David Ortiz’s Wife, Tiffany, Offers Encouraging Update On Red Sox Legend

There is a few excellent news to share on the standing of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Ortiz, who was the sufferer of a taking pictures Sunday evening within the Dominican Republic, arrived in Boston on Monday evening to obtain additional therapy at Mass. General Hospital. The Red Sox organized for Ortiz to be flown from the Dominican to Boston, and the slugger underwent one other surgical procedure upon arrival. Ortiz’s spouse, Tiffany, launched a press release Tuesday morning offering an replace on her husband whereas additionally thanking the Red Sox and the group for his or her assist by this clearly tough time. “David arrived at Massachusetts General Hospital final evening and underw... NESN.com

David Ortiz’s Advice To Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: ‘Stay Focused

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. definitely had an awesome mentor rising up in his dad, Vladimir Guerrero Sr. Guerrero Jr. has been placing numbers up since being referred to as up by the Toronto Blue Jays, with 4 house runs and 10 RBIs with a .247 batting common heading into Wednesday’s recreation towards the Boston Red Sox. And whereas his father performed a task in serving to him studying the ins and outs of baseball, the 20-year-old additionally had another fairly well-known mentors: David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez. “I’ve known them since I was a little kid through my dad,” Guerrero mentioned by means of translator, per The Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham. “They’ve at all times been obtainable to present me a variety of

David Ortiz’s Number Retirement Ceremony Live: Latest Updates From Fenway Park

David Ortiz’s Number Retirement Ceremony Live: Latest Updates From Fenway Park

5:30 p.m. ET: BOSTON — David Ortiz will be the last Boston Red Sox player to ever wear the No. 34. The former Red Sox designated hitter hung up his bat and cleats for good after last season, but he’ll be back at Fenway Park on Friday for what’s sure to be a very special night for the Red Sox, their fans and the man who helped bring three World Series to Boston. The Sox will retire Ortiz’s No. 34 in a pregame ceremony before Boston hosts the Los Angeles Angels at 7:10 p.m. ET. But the stage already is set at Fenway. The ceremony is scheduled to begin around 6:30 p.m., so

Red Sox Notes: Albert Pujols Soaking Up David Ortiz’s Greatness One Final Time

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is relishing his final chance to face his good friend David Ortiz on the baseball field. Pujols, 36, grew up near the Seattle Mariners’ baseball academy in the Dominican Republic, and used to go watch the players there practice as a kid. Among those players was Ortiz (then known as David Arias), a teenager signed as an amateur free agent by the M’s. “I used to leave school early to watch them practice,” Pujols told the Orange County Register in a recent story. “He gave me a lot of advice, especially the times that I struggled in my career when I went to the American League.

Red Sox Wrap: David Ortiz’s Heroics Lift Boston To 6-5 Win Over Astros

BOSTON — David Ortiz sure knows how to make an exit. The Red Sox designated hitter provided a double dose of clutch at Fenway Park on Saturday, tying the game with an RBI triple in the ninth before delivering a game-winning RBI single in the 11th to help Boston escape with a thrilling 6-5 win over the Houston Astros. Ortiz’s heroics erased a forgettable outing for right-hander Clay Buchholz, who allowed five runs over the first two innings to put the Red Sox in an early hole. Boston scored four consecutive runs over the final eight innings to pick up the win. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDP...