Ortiz
David Ortiz says only one current Red Sox player consistently reaches out to him this season
Red Sox “Not from [the Red Sox] very much.” Bobby Dalbec hasn’t played in Boston since June 25 of this season. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Jordan Lyles dominant as Royals crush Red Sox 13-2 ‘It feels like the last few, I just haven’t quite had it’: James Paxton takes ownership of rough start against the Royals […]
Here’s what David Ortiz said about the Tampa Bay Rays’ method of winning
Red Sox “Everybody is trying to do it the Tampa way.” David Ortiz won many World Series titles, something the Tampa Bay Rays cannot say they’ve done. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Photo David Ortiz won plenty of times with the Red Sox. He led Boston to a World Series victory in 2004 after an ALCS in […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Ortiz clearly enjoyed reminding Derek Jeter (and Alex Rodriguez) of the Red Sox 2004 ALCS comeback
Morning Sports Update “You did?” David Ortiz and Derek Jeter prior to Jeter’s final game in 2014. AP Photo/Steven Senne David Ortiz couldn’t resist a 2004 ALCS reference with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez: While the Red Sox aren’t in the postseason this year, there are still the occasionally enjoyable moments for Boston fans watching […]