David Ortiz would like to see the Red Sox make a run at Juan Soto this offseason
David Ortiz chats with Dan Roche about his offseason wish list for the Red Sox, with Padres slugger Juan Soto at the top of the list.
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David Ortiz says he is victim of extortion
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said on social media he is a victim of extortion after someone gained access to information in an old cell phone.
David Ortiz says he is victim of extortion, hackers threatening to release data from old phone
The former Red Sox slugger said police in the United States and Dominican Republic are investigating.
Middleboro teen gets day with Red Sox thanks to Make-a-Wish
A Middleboro teenager got to spend the day with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday thanks to Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Middleboro teen gets day with Red Sox thanks to Make-a-Wish
A Middleboro teenager got to spend the day with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday thanks to Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
David Ortiz serving as grand marshal of Boston Marathon
The former Red Sox slugger will be near the finish line as the champions are crowned.
David Ortiz to be Grand Marshal for 2023 Boston Marathon
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
10 convicted in attempted murder of Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz
A Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of former Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
David Ortiz wants Red Sox to open up checkbook for Xander Bogaerts
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Red Sox legends’ kids play on same team
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New mural outside Fenway Park depicts David Ortiz underwater
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David Ortiz launches new line of cannabis products
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Red Sox fans celebrate Hall of Famer David Ortiz at Fenway Park
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David Ortiz checks out his Hall of Fame plaque before leaving Cooperstown
Before leaving Cooperstown on Monday, David Ortiz stopped by the Baseball Hall of Fame to check out his new plaque. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche was the only local reporter on hand to get Ortiz's thoughts on his taking his place in Cooperstown -- and what he thought of his plaque.
David Ortiz and Dan Roche: The Bloopers
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Big Papi a big hit at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction
David Ortiz promised to speak from the heart. As usual, Big Papi delivered.
David Ortiz's former teammates speak on his Hall of Fame induction
Pedro Martinez, Johnny Damon, Dustin Pedroia, and others are predictably thrilled for Big Papi's induction.
Wade Boggs, Jim Rice speak on David Ortiz's Hall of Fame induction
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche caught up with Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Jim Rice to chat about Big Papi's HOF induction.
David Ortiz speaks ahead of Hall of Fame induction
David Ortiz sat down for a one-on-one conversation with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche ahead of the Hall of Fame ceremony.
David Ortiz on Hall of Fame induction: "Baseball is what I am"
Before his big day, David Ortiz sat down for a one-on-one conversation with Dan Roche at the Otesaga Hotel. And ahead of receiving his tremendous honor, Ortiz reflected on what baseball means to him.
David Ortiz explains what baseball means to him, ahead of Hall of Fame induction
David Ortiz sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Dan Roche in Cooperstown, just days before he's inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Big Papi's HOF induction a reminder of new era in Boston sports
The old era is over. and David Ortiz's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame is really a hallmark moment in the transition to the new era.
David Ortiz's Hall of Fame induction ushering in new era of Boston sports
The days of Boston sports teams winning championships every other year are over. Now, Boston sports fans get to see their favorite players memorialized forever in the Hall of Fame.
David Ortiz's Incredible Hall Of Fame Resume
A look back at the amazing career of David Ortiz, who will soon take his spot in Cooperstown.
Weston girl with heart defect creates gown to raise money for David Ortiz Children's Fund
WBZ-TV's Rachel Holt reports.
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