The Republican (Springfield, MA)

1 day ago | masslive.com | Chris Cotillo

BOSTON — Instant reactions to a poor Red Sox (14-12) performance, an 8-5 loss to the Mariners that was, in reality, much more lopsided than the score suggested:1) Perhaps the worst night of the year for Boston’s pitching staff, which allowed 13 hits, walked four batters, committed two errors and gave up constant hits when it mattered as Seattle was 6-for-14 when runners in scoring position. Boston was lucky to only give up eight runs in a game that was largely a blowout.

1 day ago | masslive.com | Chris Cotillo

BOSTON — Nearly 16 months after first agreeing to terms with the Red Sox, Lucas Giolito finally knows when he can expect to pitch for them. The veteran righty, who missed all of 2024 after undergoing internal brace surgery on his elbow during spring training and had a hamstring strain delay the start of his 2025 campaign, is expected to make a final rehab appearance at Triple-A Worcester on Friday, then join the Red Sox’ rotation, likely next Thursday (May 1) in Toronto.

1 day ago | masslive.com | Michael Carolan

Belchertown — Residents in Belchertown participated in a unique beautification project as residents joined artists to decorate large recycling containers at the town’s transfer station. Elena Bradshaw, 11, was busy Monday evening applying red paint within the lines delineated by Melissa Pandina, one of the three muralists whose work was chosen to adorn the containers at the transfer station on Hamilton Street.

1 day ago | masslive.com | Taylor Sanzo

One Massachusetts restaurant on the water was named the best place to dine with a view in the country, according to readers of USA Today’s 10Best. USA Today readers voted on their favorite waterfront restaurants across the country, after an expert panel nominated establishments with “outstanding service, delicious meals crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients and especially stunning views.” Beach House Grill in Chatham took the top spot, ranking first overall of the top 10.

1 day ago | masslive.com | Will Katcher

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced a sharp line of questions during a recent podcast interview on whether she identified any decline in former President Joe Biden’s mental fitness as he ran for reelection last year. On the podcast “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso,” the host asked Warren, D-Mass., if she regretted saying that Biden had mental acuity or “a sharpness to him” through the early months of the 2024 presidential campaign. “I said what I believed to be true,” Warren said.