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David Ortiz explains why trading ‘perfect franchise’ player Mookie Betts was a mistake
Red Sox “He is the full package. I mean, you tell me. Why would you not make that move? We know it was a mistake.” Barry Chin/Globe Staff Mookie Betts’s return to Fenway this week was a reminder of what could have been. The Red Sox had one of baseball’s brightest stars, and instead of […]
Sean McDonough did not hold back on criticizing Red Sox for Mookie Betts trade during radio broadcast
Red Sox “It’s a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased.” Sean McDonough works selected Red Sox games this season for WEEI radio. By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 28, 2023 | 2:38 PM Sean McDonough has never been shy about criticizing the Red Sox, whether during […]
After finding ‘closure’ in return to Fenway Park, Mookie Betts pummeled Red Sox pitching
Red Sox “With all that the city has done for me and everybody here, I was very blessed.” Mookie Betts once again saluted the crowd on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) For all of the emotions that played into his long-awaited return to Fenway Park this weekend, Dodgers star Mookie Betts wanted […]
Mookie Betts caps Boston return with a home run as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
Red Sox Mookie Betts watches the flight of his two-run home run in the sixth inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press August 27, 2023 | 5:15 PM BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts capped his return to Boston with a second straight three-hit game, hitting a two-run homer on Sunday to spark the […]
Adam Duvall’s three-run home run helps lift Red Sox past Dodgers and Mookie Betts, 8-5
Red Sox Alex Verdugo and Justin Turner also hit home runs. Boston Red Sox’s Adam Duvall, center, celebrates after his three-run home run with Rafael Devers (11) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP By KEN POWTAK, Associated Press […]
Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game
Red Sox “Just trying to be like you one day.” David Ortiz embraced Mookie Betts over there three seasons as teammates. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Even after playing in his first game back at Fenway Park since being traded by the Red Sox in 2020, Mookie Betts is still saying hello to some old friends. Ahead […]
A content Mookie Betts has closed the book on his time in Boston. Red Sox fans aren’t as fortunate.
Red Sox “The chapter I’m in right now — I’m enjoying it so much. I love it so much. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Mookie Betts made his return to Fenway Park on Friday. Barry Chin/Globe Staff COMMENTARY There were no surprises to be found out at Fenway Park on Friday night. As […]
Watch: Mookie Betts receives standing ovation in his return to Fenway Park
Red Sox “That first at-bat is going to be something that he will remember forever.” Mookie Betts was greeted with a standing ovation on Friday night at Fenway Park. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer In the days leading up to his anticipated return to Fenway Park, Mookie Betts admitted that he wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. […]
Mookie Betts says time has helped him find closure about how his Red Sox tenure ended
Red Sox Betts received a loud standing ovation from fans at Fenway Park Friday night. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts tips his helmet as he comes up to bat against the Red Sox during the first inning. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo By KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press August 25, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts was surrounded […]
What Alex Cora hopes to see from Red Sox fans during Mookie Betts’ return to Fenway Park
Red Sox “This is a special kid that did a lot of great things for the organization.” Mookie Betts served as a key cog on Alex Cora’s 2018 Red Sox team that won a World Series title. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Friday night will mark Mookie Betts’ first game back at Fenway Park since […]