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David Ortiz (born 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Major League Baseball designated hitter who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2003. Previously, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins (1997–2002). Nicknamed "Big Papi," Ortiz is a five-time All-Star and holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs with 54, set during the 2006 season.




Better Ideas for Jordan’s Promotions

By: BoSox Injection

22May2012

  For years now Jordan’s Furniture has had giveaway promotions with the Red Sox. In 2007 Jordan’s Furniture refunded an estimated 24,000 customers after the Red Sox won the World Series. The next year Jordan’s had another gi...

David Ortiz Goes On Rant

By: Dueling Couches

22May2012

"I'm the kind of [expletive] who worries about winning games," Ortiz said. "I'm a winner. I hate losing. But what I do, I don't do for everybody to know. I do it for us to get better and the trash talking out there to stop.""Somebody wrote, 'Why didn...

Love him or Hate him, Josh Beckett Delivers

By: BoSox Injection

21May2012

If we could rewind the clock and yesterday was May 2011, wouldn’t every man, woman and child be glued to the television yesterday when the marquee matchup of Josh Beckett vs. Cliff Lee? But, that was last year when both teams were supposed to demol...

Red Sox Bats Overcome Buchholz’s Struggles in Win Over Orioles

By: Sports of Boston

21May2012

The Red Sox are no longer in the basement of the American League East. Well, at least they’re not in the basement alone. The 8-6 win over the first place Baltimore Orioles combined with the New York Yankees loss tied the rivals with even 21-21...

Quarter Mark Awards: American And National League MVP

By: The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

21May2012

The baseball season is amazing at its quarter point and it’s time to hand out some awards. Let’s start at looking who has been the MVP of the American and National League. American League Candidates: Adam Jones, Josh Hamilton, Asdrubal Ca...

Red Sox 5, Phillies 1

By: Dueling Couches

21May2012

Last year when the Sox played in Philadelphia, it might have been a more revealing series than we thought back then, or that seems apparent from the way the season progressed. The Sox lost 2 of 3 in Philly last year, after just having lost 2 of 3 in...

Red Sox Edge Phillies With The Help Of Four Bombs

By: BoSox Injection

20May2012

Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE Last night’s game was pretty much the opposite of the game the night before it. The Red Sox started off strong and the Phillies almost caught up, but couldn’t quite get there. In fact, this game...

Runs, Hits and Errors: Sweeps, Streaks and Injury Tweaks

By: BoSox Injection

20May2012

May 17, 2012; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront (61) throws a pitch in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE Well whaddya know. Red Sox startin...

Aviles, Saltalamacchia Homer in Red Sox Rubber-Match Win

By: Sports of Boston

20May2012

In a typical start by Philadelphia ace Cliff Lee, teams that manage two runs count themselves lucky. The Boston Red Sox scored five against the dominating lefty Sunday afternoon, and they didn’t waste them. Mike Aviles and Jarrod Saltalamacchia...

Jonathan Papelbon Slams Door On Red Sox

By: Call to the Pen

19May2012

At least Jonathan Papelbon didn’t flee to the New York Yankees. It was bad enough when the star reliever departed from the Boston Red Sox in free agency and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, but 12 saves into his 2012 career he bottled up...

Red Sox Fantasy League Rankings Drop, but one player zooms UP

By: BoSox Injection

18May2012

  May 18, 2012; Philadelphia, PA USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles (3) doubles in the top of the 1st inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE The Fantasy League savants...

Cody Ross Powers Red Sox to 5-3 Win at the Trop

By: Sports of Boston

18May2012

After dropping the series opener on Wednesday night by the score of 2-1, the Boston Red Sox hit two home runs on Thursday night to back Felix Doubront en route to a 5-3 victory. Doubront went 5.2 innings, giving up two runs (one earned) and striking...

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