DAVID ORTIZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

David Ortiz, Red Sox Offense Struggle Against Strong White Sox Pitching (Video)

The Red Sox had no answer for Jose Quintana on Tuesday, as the White Sox hurler took a no-hitter into the seventh inning en route to Chicago’s second straight victory. Boston did manage to break through with four hits and six total baserunners over the final three innings, but they managed just one run against Chicago’s relievers. The (Red) Sox’ best chance to draw even came...
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David Ortiz’s Two Home Runs Against Minnesota Earn Ketel One Honorable Moment

Before David Ortiz was Big Papi, he was a Minnesota Twin. But, the Twins let him go, and he seems intent on reminding them of that mistake every time he faces his old squad. Ortiz, a career .332 hitter against Minnesota pitching, added another couple twists of the metaphorical knife this weekend. Big Papi blasted two home runs on Saturday, marking the 42nd and 43rd homers against...
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David Ortiz Incredulous Red Sox-Twins Game Not Called After Two-Hour Rain Delay (Photo)

The Red Sox were leading the Twins 3-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning on Sunday, when the heavens opened up above Target Field and the rain came down. Two hours later, the teams were still being held hostage by Mother Nature, waiting to hear if they would get a chance to resume play. David Ortiz is tired of waiting around. The Red Sox designated hitter tweeted his...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Your Morning Dump...Where Ortiz makes Minnesota cry a little more

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Ortiz has spent the better part of his career making the Twins pay for their repression. He entered Saturday's game with a career .323 average, 13 homers and 37 RBIs in 52 games against Minnesota...
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David Ortiz’s Monster Performance Reassures Us That Brief Slump Was Minor Hiccup in Long Season

Remember that slump David Ortiz went through? That was pretty funny, huh? Ortiz had a monster game as part of the Red Sox’ 12-5 win over the Twins on Saturday, and in the process, he effectively reassured us that his slow start to the month of May isn’t anything to be concerned about. Ortiz went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a single, a walk and six RBIs on Saturday, marking...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss
ALL FOR CHARITY

Ortiz selling bats with infamous quote

David Ortiz is selling bats featuring the now-famous quote the Red Sox slugger uttered at Fenway Park following the Boston Marathon bombings.

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6 days ago  |  3 Comments

David Ortiz Blames Oblique Injury For Recent Slump

    Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has gotten off to a hot start this season, even after missing some time with an Achilles injury. However, in the last week or so his average has slowly dipped after an extended slump during a key series against the Texas Rangers and later against the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays. In fact, he went hitless in the Jays series.  Speculation...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss
ABOVE SCRUTINY

Ortiz: Column not reason for slump

David Ortiz was off to a scorching start before a controversial column was published. He then went in a small slump and said the column was not to blame.

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8 days ago  |  Discuss

David Ortiz ‘hurt’ by steroid accusations following his hot start

David Ortiz is off to the best start of his career with the Boston Red Sox. A notoriously slow starter in April, Big Papi is hitting .381 with 17 RBI and four home runs through only 16 games. He missed the first 15 games of the season because of an Achilles’ injury that stemmed back to last July, but the 37-year-old returned without missing a beat. Since Ortiz’s hot start in...
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13 days ago  |  14 Comments
FISHING EXPEDITION

Columnist trolls Ortiz about steroids

Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy interviewed David Ortiz and appeared to insinuate that the red-hot Red Sox slugger may be taking steroids.

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13 days ago  |  Discuss
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