David Ortiz

They said it: Major League Baseball quotes

2013-04-27 14:55:00

"It wasn't because of my 'advanced' age that my ankle broke." — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, 38 and out until at least the All-Star break, scoffing at the question of whether he ponders his baseball mortality. — "I thought...

Hush the FCC fuss -- David Ortiz's expletive didn't go out over Boston airwaves

2013-04-23 10:06:00

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's tweet over the weekend -- dismissing the notion that the FCC would pursue action against stations that broadcast Red Sox slugger David Ortiz’s F-bomb in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing -- may be the most...

'Oblivion' cruises to top spot. U.S. movies down in China.

2013-04-22 07:32:00

After the coffee. Before trying to avoid talking about Reese Witherspoon. The Skinny: "Mad Men" has developed an annoying habit of introducing a character without providing any background, which leaves viewers wondering whether it's a friend or relative...

Jonny Gomes honors Boston Marathon victims with names on his bat

2013-04-22 10:50:00

Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes honored the victims killed in the Boston Marathon bombings as well as the slain MIT police officer this weekend by having their names etched on his bat. Teammate Will Middlebrooks sent out an Instagram photo on Twitter....

Sweet surprise: Neil Diamond reaches out to a reeling Boston

2013-04-21 05:30:00

There’s a musical tradition when the eighth inning arrives at Fenway Park -- the playing of a recording of Neil Diamond singing "Sweet Caroline." Since 2002, Red Sox fans have grown accustomed to hearing Diamond’s voice: Hands, touching...

Red Sox honor bombing victims, then beat Royals

2013-04-20 17:55:00

David Ortiz helped the Red Sox honor victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings during an emotional pregame ceremony at Fenway Park, then played in his first game since last summer, driving in Boston's first run in a 4-3 victory over the Kansas...

'Boston Strong': A proud city shines through its pain

2013-04-20 23:45:00

BOSTON — The unofficial new slogan of this bomb-scarred city was everywhere Saturday. On highway signs along Interstate 90 and T-shirts in the storied Italian neighborhood of the North End. On placards held up by sticks in the Public Garden, and...

Derek Jeter has setback, will sit until after All-Star break

2013-04-18 22:11:00

Derek Jeter will be sidelined until after the All-Star break because of a new crack in his broken left ankle — a blow to a New York Yankees team already reeling from injuries and one that raises long-term questions about the 38-year-old shortstop'...

There's no need for a designated hitter in the National League — ever

2013-04-06 18:42:00

The memories could last a lifetime. You could tell the kids, and the grandkids, about the tingles in the Dodgers' season opener. Sandy Koufax shyly emerged from the dugout to throw out the first pitch, serenaded and beloved. Clayton Kershaw dominated on...

14 arrested in Whittier-based drug trafficking ring

2011-12-08 16:34:38

Report: Terry Francona is out as Boston Red Sox manager

2011-09-30 16:33:40

Where and when will Terry Francona manage next? [Updated]

2011-10-05 16:33:41

Jose Quintana of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the 6th inning at US Cellular Field in Chicago. White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Red Sox's David Ortiz hit a broken bat single into shallow center field.

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Jose Quintana reacts after the Red Sox's David Ortiz broke up his no-hit bid.

2013-05-21 00:00:00

The Red Sox's David Ortiz and Mike Napoli celebrate after scoring in the seventh.

2013-05-20 00:00:00