WASHINGTON (AP) — David Ortiz drew so many pals and well-wishers, it took him nearly three minutes just to climb a few dugout steps. He then swung behind the batting cage, gave Vladimir Guerrero a playful pat, and spotted another Hall of Famer along the first base side. “What’s goin’ on, Papi?” a grinning Dave […]
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Red Sox owner Henry wants to rename Yawkey Way for David Ortiz
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox will ask the city to rename Yawkey Way, the street alongside Fenway Park, to change what owner John Henry called a haunting reminder of the ballclub’s history of racial intolerance. Henry told the Boston Herald on Thursday that he welcomes changing the name of the street that honors […]
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The Hot Corner: Enjoy the greatness of Brady and Ortiz while it lasts
No, not to the pitiable creature who is commissioner of the National Football League. Not to the Worldwide Leader in Broadcast Hyperbole that wasted so much air time covering the non-scandal resulting in his one-month exile. Not to the naysayers who derive more ghoulish glee from trolling New England Patriots’ fans than cheering for one […]
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Red Sox DH David Ortiz announces retirement on YouTube
BOSTON — Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is planning to retire after the 2016 season. The Dominican slugger said in a video posted on The Players’ Tribune on Wednesday that he will play one more season. It was Ortiz’s 40th birthday, and the post was titled “40.” “Life is based on different chapters, and […]
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David Ortiz, ‘Big Papi,’ plans to retire in 2016
According to media reports, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz plans on retiring after the 2016 baseball season. Ortiz, who will turn 40 Wednesday, has helped the Red Sox win three World Series championships. He hit 503 home runs, which ranks 27th among the Major Leagues’ all-time leaders. This story will be updated. Tweets […]