Uh, Big Papi? About that fear thing … ...more

October 13, 2008

It was Dr. David Ortiz, noted Boston psychologist and Red Sox wall banger, who made the first diagnosis. ...more

October 12, 2008

David Ortiz hit his first home run in 20 games, Paul Byrd pitched 62/3 scoreless innings to win his fourth straight decision and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Sunday to move within 1 1/2 games of the AL East lead. ...more

September 8, 2008

David Ortiz, DH (Red Sox) - Ortiz is making great strides in his recovery, and he is expected to be activated and inserted into the Red Sox lineup for their series against the Yankees starting July 25. Ortiz will play in at least six rehab games for Double-A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket to get his timing back. You should give Big Papi at least a full week before putting him back into your lineup. He won't approach 50 home runs, but he is a good bet to smack 10 or 15 more home runs and maintain a .290 average the rest of the year. ...more

July 18, 2008

IN THIS CORNER ...more

July 11, 2008

Big Papi got a big score in baseball's annual player rankings. Boston designated hitter David Ortiz earned a perfect 100 in the annual statistical compilation issued by the Elias Sports Bureau. ...more

November 1, 2007

Jake Westbrook, right at home in the Jake, was exactly what the Cleveland Indians needed. ...more

October 16, 2007

Pretty soon, the Red Sox will be playing games like this against teams that have far more sophisticated pedigrees than the scrappy Tampa Bay Devil Rays. ...more

September 13, 2007