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Big Papi news, rumors

  • • Sunday Notes: On The Brink of Milestones, Bryan Shaw Wants To Keep Doing It
    Plus Chris Valaika on Patrick Wisdom, Chaim Bloom on buy-or-sell, Craig Counsell on Baltimore's bullpen, Terry Francona on Big Papi, and much more....2022
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  • Big Papi steals show as Hall of Fame inducts 7
    • Big Papi steals show as Hall of Fame inducts 7
    The National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted seven new members during an induction ceremony on Sunday, but the afternoon of remembrance belonged to former Red Sox star David Ortiz in Cooperstown, New York....2022
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  • Sideline stars: King James, Big Papi in attendance for live sports
    • Sideline stars: King James, Big Papi in attendance for live sports
    Celebrity sightings have become commonplace at live sporting events. Here are a couple of famous fans who stood out in the crowd....2022
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  • Sideline stars: Big Papi, DJ Khaled in attendance for hoops action
    • Sideline stars: Big Papi, DJ Khaled in attendance for hoops action
    Celebrity sightings have become commonplace at live sporting events. Here are a couple of famous fans who stood out in the crowd....2022

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Big Papi injury and suspension

  • 'Big Papi' has surgery related to 2019 shooting
    • 'Big Papi' has surgery related to 2019 shooting
    David Ortiz will be under observation for a few days, a source told ESPN Deportes, after the ex-Red Sox slugger had surgery for two stomach hernias related to the 2019 incident in which he was shot in the back....2021
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  • • David Ortiz says he's definitely retiring despite Instagram joke
    Sorry, Boston Red Sox fans, but David Ortiz’s Instagram post about coming back for another season was nothing more than a joke. In case you missed it, the now-retired designated hitter trolled Red Sox Nation after the team acquired ace pitcher Chris Sale, posting on Instagram that the trade “got (him) thinking.” But in an interview on the red carpet for Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Yea...2016
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  • • MLB Free Agents 2017: Rumors and Predictions for Biggest Stars
    2016
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  • • Dustin Pedroia Injury: Updates on Red Sox Star's Recovery from Knee Surgery
    2016
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  • • LEADING OFF: Red Sox can clinch as Papi begins Bronx goodbye
    A look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday: --- BOSTON POPS? It's a big night in the Bronx for David Ortiz and the streaking Red Sox. Playoff-bound Boston can clinch the AL East title with a win or a Toronto loss as Big Papi begins his final three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The 40-year-old slugger, set to retire after this season, has said he'd like to be cheered by New York fans...2016
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  • • MLB Playoff Picture 2016: Bracket, Odds, Wild-Card Standings Entering Last Week
    2016
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  • • Dustin Pedroia Has Become Forgotten Star in Red Sox's Booming Offense
    2016
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  • • Ted Williams 'Would Have Loved' David Ortiz Hitting Home Run No. 521
    2016
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  • • Can Red Sox's MLB-Best Offense Make Real Run at 1,000 Runs in 2016?
    2016
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  • • David Ortiz Comments on Deflategate, Rivalry with Yankees and More
    2016
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Big Papi lifestyle

  • • David Ortiz selling mansion with Fenway-themed basement for $6.3 million
    For a cool $6.3 million, you can reside in the abode where Big Papi held court. David Ortiz is selling his mansion — complete with a Fenway-themed basement. The residence, located in Weston, Mass., is a 8,586-square-foot Adirondack-style home on a two-acre lot. And it’s magnificent. In an email sent to Boston Magazine, Ortiz opened up about why he’s selling the property at this time. “We had a gre...2019
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  • • David Ortiz blasts Tom Brady’s diet as 'suffering'
    Two of the most iconic athletes in modern Boston history won’t be getting together any time soon to pitch a healthy lifestyle.We already know about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s somewhat ridiculous diet. Heck, here’s a cookbook Brady himself is selling.Brady and his wife, Gisele, are known for being health nuts. Their diet consists of three bottles of water after every beer, absolut...2018
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  • • Ask the fans: What's the first thing Big Papi should do after retiring?
    David Ortiz is ready to ride off into the sunset as his baseball career is coming to an end. Eddie Maisonet was in Sterling, Massachusetts to watch '47 Brand carve Ortiz's likeness into a cornfield maze and to talk to Boston Red Sox fans about what Big Papi should do after he leaves baseball. Take a vacation? Bathe in champagne? Thank Yankees fans? We couldn't make some of these answers up, so ple...2016
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  • • Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure
    2016
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Big Papi Trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • David Ortiz can’t believe Yankees traded ‘nasty’ Adam Ottavino to Red Sox
    • David Ortiz can’t believe Yankees traded ‘nasty’ Adam Ottavino to Red Sox
    David Ortiz believes the Boston Red Sox have added a “nasty” boy to their bullpen. Big Papi was surprised the Yankees traded Adam Ottavino to their longtime AL East rivals last month in what amounted to a salary dump. “I was happy they got Ottavino from the Yankees. I couldn’t believe the Yankees did that,”......2021
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  • • David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez make great bet on Yankees-Red Sox ALDS
    David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez of course have a long and storied shared history amid the backdrop of the bitter rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Amid the ongoing antagonism, the superstar ballplayers-turned-MLB analysts have made a fantastic wager on the outcome of their respective teams’ ALDS showdown. The series marks the first time the Red Sox and Yankees have faced each...2018
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  • • David Ortiz weighs in on potential of Giancarlo Stanton-Aaron Judge duo
    The New York Yankees boast a formidable one-two power-hitting punch in their batting order thanks to the offseason acquisition of Giancarlo Stanton, who joins slugger Aaron Judge.The case can be made that the Stanton-Judge duo has the potential to be among the best pairing of power hitters in a lineup in recent MLB memory. And one former ballplayer who once was part of one such fearsome pairing of...2018
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  • • David Price warns JD Martinez that fans in Boston will boo him
    David Price and J.D. Martinez were teammates for a short time with the Tigers, and Red Sox fans might be surprised to hear that Price helped bring the slugger to Boston. But those fans probably won’t be shocked to learn what Price said about them and the way they treat their players.In an interview with Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Price once again spoke about how difficult it is to play for the ...2018
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  • • Pablo Sandoval is one of MLB’s biggest free agent busts ever, a disappointment he’ll never overcome
    Halfway through a five-year contract that he signed with the Boston Red Sox, there will be no redemption for Pablo Sandoval. He’s not going to be remembered as a lovable Kung Fu Panda in Boston. His place is assured as one of the biggest free agent busts in major league history.Sandoval signed that five-year deal worth $95 million coming off a 2014 season with the San Francisco Giants that wasn’t ...2017
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  • • Pedro Martinez suggests Red Sox should bring back David Ortiz
    Pedro Martinez thinks the Boston Red Sox could use another slugger, and he knows exactly who would be perfect for the role.The former three-time Cy Young winner and current MLB analyst was sharing some thoughts on Twitter Monday night about an assortment of teams. One tweet suggested David Ortiz re-join the Red Sox: So Big Papi is working out and in baseball shape? Hmm.Ortiz retired after last sea...2017
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  • • Red Sox expect David Ortiz to 'have a role' with team in near future
    Despite Hanley Ramirez’s best efforts, David Ortiz is done playing baseball for the Boston Red Sox.But you still could see Big Papi floating around Fenway Park in the near future.When the legendary slugger retired last season, he hinted that he might be interested in taking an off-field job with the club down the road. The Red Sox, obviously, said they’d welcome him with open arms. During a joint ...2017
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  • • Famous fans celebrate Patriots big win on social media
    It's official: The Patriots are heading to Houston. The team came up big against the Steelers in the AFC Championship, and Patriots Nation didn't hold back celebrating New England's return to the Super Bowl. Celebrity Patriots fans were among those hitting Twitter and Instagram throughout the game. From Foxborough to Hollywood and everywhere in between, check out which stars were cheering your Pat...2017
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  • • David Ortiz comeback? Red Sox not pushing slugger: 'He'd call'
    David Ortiz is such an important part of Boston Red Sox history that players and fans alike are having trouble coping with his retirement. Big Papi, of course, didn’t do those people any favors Tuesday night, when he joked on Instagram about making a comeback after the Red Sox acquired left-handed ace Chris Sale in a blockbuster trade. So, is Ortiz’s unretirement worth serious consideration? Team ...2016
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  • • MLB Free Agents 2017: Rumors and Predictions for Biggest Stars
    2016
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Big Papi stats and results

  • • MLB Free Agents 2017: Rumors and Predictions for Biggest Stars
    2016
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  • • MLB Silver Slugger Awards 2016: AL and NL Winners and Twitter Reaction
    2016
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  • • Edwin Encarnacion Is Ideal Red Sox Replacement for David Ortiz
    2016
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  • • Dustin Pedroia Injury: Updates on Red Sox Star's Recovery from Knee Surgery
    2016
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  • • Final look at career of David Ortiz: Final stats, Hall of Fame eligibility and more
    Big Papi played his final game in Major League Baseball...2016
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  • • MLB Playoff Picture 2016: Bracket, Odds, Wild-Card Standings Entering Last Week
    2016
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  • • Dustin Pedroia Has Become Forgotten Star in Red Sox's Booming Offense
    2016
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  • • Ken Griffey Jr. Says David Ortiz Belongs in Baseball Hall of Fame
    2016
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  • • Ken Griffey Jr. Says David Ortiz Belongs in Baseball Hall of Fame
    2016
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  • • Could David Ortiz Cap Historic Farewell Season with AL MVP?
    2016
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Big Papi parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Is Big Papi A Hall Of Famer?
    Baseball fans love to debate which players should make it to the Hall of Fame, and with the designated hitter position so prominent in the news at the moment, it got me to thinking about David Ortiz’s Cooperstown case. The Boston legend will be eligible to make it there in 2022, and there’s a strong…...2020
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  • • David Ortiz selling mansion with Fenway-themed basement for $6.3 million
    2019
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  • • Red Sox vs Astros: Jackie Bradley Jr.'s grand slam the dagger in ALCS Game 3 and Big Papi is loving every moment of it
    It is the sixth grand slam in Red Sox postseason history...2018
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  • • David Ortiz blasts Tom Brady’s diet as 'suffering'
    2018
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  • • There is now a street in Boston named after David Ortiz
    The man who once said “This is our [bleepin’] city” now has his own bleepin’ street. Retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz had the honor of having a street in Boston renamed in recognition of his impact on the Red Sox and the city of Boston on Thursday. Yawkey Way Extension is now known as David Ortiz Drive. As if that was not enough, Ortiz already had a bridge named after him. “David Ortiz i...2017
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  • • Famous fans celebrate Patriots big win on social media
    2017
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  • • Edwin Encarnacion Is Ideal Red Sox Replacement for David Ortiz
    2016
  • • Here's what David Ortiz was thinking during final Red Sox curtain call
    The sellout crowd at Fenway Park on Monday didn’t get the Red Sox win they hoped for. But, has been the case so many times when David Ortiz is involved, they got to witness history. Boston’s 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 of the American League Division Series marked Ortiz’s final major league game ever. That momentous occasion didn’t disappoint, as Big Papi came back onto the field a...2016
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  • • Big Papi savored every moment of his fond farewell
    Big Papi savored every moment of his fond farewell...2016
  • • David Ortiz's father: Big Papi could've waited to announce retirement
    David Ortiz's father: Big Papi could've waited to announce retirement...2016
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Top Big Papi news

  • • David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series
    2014
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  • • WATCH: Big Papi and Gronk sing together in new commercial
    The biggest hit of the summer this year comes from — David Ortiz and Rob Gronkowski? The dynamic duo sing a song together called “Sippin'” for a new Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, and the tune actually is strangely catchy. The music video also is pretty great, as the Boston Red Sox designated hitter and New England Patriots tight end hang by the pool and partake in all sorts of summer fun. Now, that’...2015
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  • • Big Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with 494th HR
    Big Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with 494th HR...2015
  • • Report: Big Papi to retire after 2016 season
    Report: Big Papi to retire after 2016 season...2015
  • • Famous fans celebrate Patriots big win on social media
    2017
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  • • Ortiz nixes trade possibilities: I'm in Boston 'rest of my career'
    David Ortiz has no desire to play his home games anywhere other than Fenway Park. When asked Thursday if he’d ever agree to be traded away from the Boston Red Sox, the veteran slugger was unequivocal in his response. “No chance,” Ortiz said, via The Boston Globe. “This is the team I’ll be with the rest of my career. “I couldn’t do that to my family. I couldn’t just go to another team and fit in af...2015
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  • • Big Papi: Fiers is a 'snitch' for exposing Astros
    Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says A's pitcher Mike Fiers looks "like a snitch" for exposing the Astros sign-stealing scandal after the fact....2020
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  • • David Ortiz Records 500th Home Run: Highlights and Reaction
    2015
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  • • David Ortiz: BoSox need to 'step up' for Lester in free agency
    This embed is invalid   " /> All David Ortiz wants for Christmas is Jon Lester back in a Boston Red Sox uniform.   The Red Sox remain in the thick of the Lester sweepstakes but face some serious competition for the left-hander’s services. Ortiz lobbied Thursday for Boston to open up the checkbook, though. Big Papi wants a reunion. “This is a guy who loves Boston, so if I’€™m the Re...2014
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  • • Red Sox Star David Ortiz Destroys Zombies with Baseball Bat in 'Fallout 4' Mod
    2015
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  • • David Ortiz Hits 2 Home Runs, Records Career-High 7 RBI Against Tigers
    2015
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  • • David Ortiz Crushes Towering Home Run vs. Marlins
    2015
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  • • David Ortiz: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Red Sox Star's Retirement
    2015
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  • • Boston kids to get wake-up calls from Big Papi
    Boston kids to get wake-up calls from Big Papi...2016

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Big Papi fantasy rankings and news

  • • Big Papi, Altuve set to deliver July 4 fireworks
    Welcome to DraftKings fantasy baseball, the Official Daily Fantasy Game of Major League Baseball. The players listed in this piece could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Monday....2016
  • • Arrieta, Big Papi could shine Wednesday
    Welcome to DraftKings fantasy baseball, the Official Daily Fantasy Game of Major League Baseball. The players listed below could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Wednesday....2016
  • • David Price Right at Home with Boston Red Sox Thanks in Large Part to Big Papi
    2016
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  • • Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Studs and Duds for June 15
    2015
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Big Papi schedule, game

  • • Boston Red Sox all-time team: Big Papi, Pedro, Pedroia in history-rich lineup
    We're picking a 'Baseball Stars' lineup for each team during April...2020
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  • • David Ortiz calls out ‘snitch’ Mike Fiers for blowing whistle on Astros
    David Ortiz does not condone how the Houston Astros cheated their way to a World Series title in 2017, but Big Papi seems equally annoyed that it was a former member of the team who blew the lid off the sign-stealing scheme. Ortiz spoke with reporters from Boston Red Sox training camp on Thursday, and he criticized former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers for being a “snitch.” Ortiz said it doesn’t sit we...2020
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  • • Red Sox legend David Ortiz calls Astros whistleblower Mike Fiers a 'snitch,' stands up for Rob Manfred
    Big Papi was at Red Sox spring training camp Thursday...2020
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  • • David Ortiz weighs in on Yankees’ lethal duo of Giancarlo Stanton-Aaron Judge
    The Yankees currently have arguably the most potent lineup in all of baseball, and it’s hard not to look at them as a pitcher’s worst nightmare.With the acquisition of Giancarlo Stanton, who will likely hit behind Aaron Judge, pitchers had better make sure they don’t let guys get on base beforehand, or those guys will make them pay with two and three-run homers.Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz —...2018
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  • • David Ortiz weighs in on potential of Giancarlo Stanton-Aaron Judge duo
    2018
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  • • Big Papi loves J.D. Martinez addition
    It took quite a while for J.D. Martinez to find a landing spot. But ultimately, the Boston Red Sox would get their man. And legendary Red Sox slugger David Ortiz couldn’t be happier about it.“We needed some thunder. You guys know how I feel about putting thunder in the middle of the lineup. If you want to compete in this division, you have to do that. You guys saw how the Yankees loaded up. These ...2018
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  • • David Ortiz does not ‘think it’s time’ for Gronkowski to retire
    Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz on Wednesday expressed his thoughts on the convoluted rumors and conjecture regarding reports Rob Gronkowski is contemplating retirement.In essence, Ortiz — in Fort Myers, Fla., to do some work with the Boston Red Sox during spring training — does not “think it’s time” for the New England Patriots tight end to walk away from football. “I don’t think it’s time to go ...2018
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  • • Big Papi, Hernandez join FOX's playoff crew
    David Ortiz and Keith Hernandez -- both World Series champions in their playing days -- have joined FOX Sports as studio analysts for the 2017 Major League Baseball postseason....2017
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  • • Red Sox expect David Ortiz to 'have a role' with team in near future
    2017
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  • • Hanley Ramirez stokes David Ortiz comeback talk, Big Papi shuts it down
    If you thought the David Ortiz comeback chatter would die down once the 2017 season began, well, Hanley Ramirez had other plans.The Boston Red Sox first baseman/designated hitter reported to spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., on Thursday sporting Ortiz’s No. 34 on his chest. He then held a 20-minute press conference with reporters, a significant portion of which was dedicated to talking about Bi...2017
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Big Papi rumors, scandals

  • Pedro, Big Papi criticize Angels for 'shameful' release of Pujols
    • Pedro, Big Papi criticize Angels for 'shameful' release of Pujols
    2021
  • • Big Papi: Fiers is a 'snitch' for exposing Astros
    2020
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  • • Pedro Martinez suggests Red Sox should bring back David Ortiz
    2017
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  • • David Ortiz finally addresses rumors that he'll un-retire
    Not everyone believes that David Ortiz is truly ready to hang up his cleats... Except for Big Papi himself.The newly retired Red Sox slugger may have fueled speculation that he'll play in 2017 with a series of cryptic social media posts this offseason, but Ortiz finally put the rumors to bed on Monday, telling ESPN Deportes that his decision hasn't changed."My playing time has already expired," Or...2017
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  • • David Ortiz had Twitter buzzing with what was probably an accidental pocket tweet
    Is Big Papi coming back? Probably not, but Red Sox fans are hoping he is...2017
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  • • David Ortiz would welcome back Papelbon 'with open arms'
    Jonathan Papelbon has been quite the polarizing player throughout his major league career, and with several teams reportedly pursuing the free agent closer, the scrutiny only has heightened. But it appears Papelbon’s former teammate has his back. The Boston Red Sox are one of several teams interested in Papelbon, who was released by the Washington Nationals on Aug. 13. And apparently David Ortiz b...2016
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  • • Where Does Twins Cutting David Ortiz Rank Among Worst Sports Decisions Ever?
    Just over 13 years ago, the Minnesota Twins made a decision that altered the course of history for two franchises. After the 2002 season, Twins general manager Terry Ryan decided to release David Ortiz, even after the 27-year-old first baseman/designated hitter tallied 20 homers and 75 RBIs in that campaign. The rest, of course, is history, as Ortiz signed with the Boston Red Sox in 2003 and went ...2016
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  • • David Ortiz Building on Clutch Legend, Gunning for Historic Farewell Season
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Cubs, Bryce, a-Rod, Yankees and More…Do We Believe?
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: David Price Works to Pitch Past Familiar Faces
    2016
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