The Boston Red Sox cancelled a planned David Ortiz bobblehead promotion on Tuesday night in the wake of controversy surrounding the likeness of Ortiz that was used.
The bobblehead, featuring Ortiz during his infamous "This is our (expletive) city...
Following New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's first pitch to David Ortiz at Fenway Park last night, teammate Julian Edelman knocked a few home runs during batting practice and even took some infield drills before Wednesday night's game against the San Fransisco Giants.
The 2016 MLB season will, of course, be the swan song campaign for Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. While Big Papi will surely be lauded around the league for his success since joining the Sox in 2003, there's one gift he seems to want more than anything else; a standing ovation from New York Yankees fans.
Despite what happens the rest of the way this off season, the theme for the Boston Red Sox' 2016 season may have just been decided; A Farewell to Big Papi.
Well Red Sox Nation, it's official... Big Papi hit homers number 499 and finally number 500 tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Ray's left-handed pitcher Matt Moore gave up both homers in a game where Ortiz was originally told to rest, but managed to play anyways...
WIth the ring ceremony at Fenway Park happening tomorrow, there is another reason for Yankee fans to be bitte.
David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia have the top 2 selling baseball jerseys in the Major Leagues!
The list was released last Thursday and number three on the list is Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees...
The Boston Red Sox were honored today by President Obama at the White House and after The President talked about how the Sox were the ultimate "Team" and spoke of the inspiration they were to the city of Boston, David Ortiz presented the Pres with his own Jersey...