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Red Sox | Ortiz on a hot streak
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:45:13 -0700

Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is batting .333 over his last 17 games, with seven home runs and 14 RBIs, according to The Associated Press.


Red Sox | Ortiz hitting fourth
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:27:42 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz was in the cleanup spot Thursday, June 25.


Red Sox | Youkilis sitting Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:52:06 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 1B Kevin Youkilis (rest) is sitting Thursday, June 25, with DH David Ortiz playing first base and 3B Mike Lowell at third.


Red Sox | Ortiz collects 1,000th RBI
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:55:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz collected his 1,000th career RBI and homered Wednesday, June 24.


Red Sox | Ortiz back in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:48:05 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is back in the lineup Wednesday, June 24, batting fifth and playing first base. 3B Mike Lowell is sitting the bench.


Red Sox | Ortiz sitting Tuesday
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:12:14 -0700

Chad Finn, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is out of the lineup Tuesday, June 23, as the team plays in a National League park. 3B Mike Lowell is back in the lineup after receiving two straight days of rest.


Red Sox | Ortiz may stay in fifth spot
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:37:53 -0700

The Providence Journal's Daniel Barbarisi is reporting Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz may stay in the fifth spot in the lineup, an indicator the team is happy with his rebound at the plate.


Red Sox | Ortiz continues to rebound
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:57:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz scored three runs and doubled Wednesday, June 17, to raise his batting average to .213. He is hitting .342 in the month of June.


Red Sox | Ortiz knocks in three
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:58:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz hit a homer and knocked in three runs Tuesday, June 16.


Red Sox | Ortiz at first Friday
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:48:23 -0700

Chad Finn, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is starting at first base Friday, June 12, with 1B Kevin Youkilis moving to third base. 3B Mike Lowell will receive the night off.


Red Sox | Ortiz goes yard Thursday
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:35:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz hit his third home run in five games Thursday, June 11. He has four homers on the season.


Red Sox | Ortiz may sit the bench in interleague play
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:47:37 -0700

The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz may sit the bench in interleague play in a National League park this weekend. He could play one game at first base with 1B Kevin Youkilis sliding to third and 3B Mike Lowell getting a day off, though.


Red Sox | Ortiz's vision checks out well
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:08:06 -0700

Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz's vision checked out well after being examined Monday, June 8. He was given eye drops for his dry eyes.


Red Sox | Ortiz says he will rebound
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:52:03 -0700

ESPN.com reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz said he will bounce back from his struggles this year. "People keep writing and saying all this [stuff]," Ortiz said. "They say I can't hit no more. That I'm done. What, I have one arm now? I'm not 45. I never struggled like this, but I'll be back. Then what are they going to say?" However, Ortiz does not think his slump is related to his eyes.


Red Sox | Ortiz snaps homerless drought Saturday
Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:54:14 -0700

Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz hit his second home run of the season Saturday, June 6, against the Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press. It was his first home run since Wednesday, May 20.


Red Sox | Ortiz to have eyes checked Monday
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:50:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz will have his eyes examined Monday, June 8. Manager Terry Francona said Ortiz has had dry eyes.


Red Sox | Ortiz considering eye exam
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:09:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is considering having his eyes examined after hitting just .187 this year.


Red Sox | Ortiz taking day off Thursday
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:07:59 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz (rest) is taking the day off Thursday, June 4, because the team is facing a left-handed pitcher. He is currently hitting .187 with one home run and 20 RBIs.


Red Sox | Francona shuffles batting order for Sunday's game
Sun, 31 May 2009 14:42:44 -0700

Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona shuffled his team's batting order Sunday, May 31, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. 2B Dustin Pedroia was moved from second in the order to leadoff, while OF Jacoby Ellsbury was dropped from first to eighth. OF J.D. Drew was moved from third to second, followed by 1B Kevin Youkilis, OF Jason Bay and 3B Mike Lowell. DH David Ortiz remained in the sixth spot for the sixth consecutive game. C Jason Varitek batted seventh, followed by Ellsbury and SS Nick Green. Francona was unsure before Sunday's game if the changes would remain in effect for their game Tuesday, June 2, against the Detroit Tigers.


Red Sox | Struggles continue for Ortiz
Sat, 30 May 2009 15:47:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday, May 30. His batting average is not .185.


Red Sox | Ortiz hitless again Friday
Fri, 29 May 2009 19:53:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 0-for-4 Friday, May 29, to drop his average to .189 this year.


Red Sox | Ortiz hitless Wednesday
Wed, 27 May 2009 20:44:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 0-for-4 in the sixth spot Wednesday, May 27, to drop his average to .193.


Red Sox | Ortiz still in sixth spot
Wed, 27 May 2009 13:52:20 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is hitting in the No. 6 spot in the batting order for the second straight day Wednesday, May 27, with OF J.D. Drew in the No. 3 spot.


Red Sox | Ortiz dropped to sixth in lineup
Tue, 26 May 2009 13:34:33 -0700

Chad Finn, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is hitting No. 6 in the batting order Tuesday, May 26. OF J.D. Drew has been moved up to replace Ortiz in the No. 3 spot.


Red Sox | Ortiz likely to be dropped in batting order
Tue, 26 May 2009 11:57:01 -0700

Michael Silverman and Sean McAdam, of the Boston Herald, report Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is likely to be moved down in the team's batting order because of his season-long slump. He will likely be put in either the No. 5 or 6 spot Tuesday, May 26. Ortiz is hitting just .195 with one home run this year.


Red Sox | Ortiz returning to lineup against righties
Tue, 26 May 2009 09:15:27 -0700

The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz will play the next three games with righties on the mound.


Red Sox | Ortiz out of lineup Monday
Mon, 25 May 2009 09:15:07 -0700

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is not in the lineup Monday, May 25.


Red Sox | Ortiz hitless again, may be moved down lineup
Mon, 25 May 2009 00:50:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 0-for-5 to drop his average for the season to .195 Sunday, May 24. Speculation is Ortiz could be moved further down in the lineup.


Red Sox | Ortiz hitless Friday
Fri, 22 May 2009 20:07:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Friday, May 22. He is 1-for-8 in two games since hitting his first home run of the year.


Red Sox | Big Papi ends homerless drought
Wed, 20 May 2009 18:45:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz hit his first home run in 149 at-bats this year Wednesday, May 20. It was the longest homerless drought of his career.


Red Sox | Ortiz set to return Tuesday
Mon, 18 May 2009 10:12:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is set to return to the lineup Tuesday, May 19, after taking the weekend off while mired in a big slump. Ortiz will be back in his customary No. 3 spot in the order.


Red Sox | Ortiz will not play Sunday
Sat, 16 May 2009 18:31:10 -0700

Adam Kilgore, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz will not play Sunday, May 17.


Red Sox | Ortiz may receive a couple of days off
Fri, 15 May 2009 17:39:48 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz may be out of the lineup a couple of days, according to manager Terry Francona. Ortiz was left out of the lineup Friday, May 15. OF Rocco Baldelli took Ortiz's place at designated hitter while OF J.D. Drew was batting third.


Red Sox | Ortiz given Friday off
Fri, 15 May 2009 12:15:02 -0700

Sean McAdam, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz will be given the night off Friday, May 15. Manager Terry Francona may consider dropping Ortiz in the batting order to help him come out of his slump.


Red Sox | Big Papi: I stink
Fri, 15 May 2009 06:04:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 0-for-7 and stranded 12 runners as his average plummeted to .208 Thursday, May 14, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Ortiz dressed slowly after the game while facing his corner locker, then turned around and saw a swarm of reporters surrounding him. "Sorry, guys. I don't feel like talking today. Just put down, Papi stinks," Ortiz told them.


Red Sox | Ortiz nearing dubious milestone
Thu, 14 May 2009 06:45:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz was 1-for-4 Wednesday, May 13, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He has gone 137 at-bats since his last home run Sept. 22, 2008. He is eight at-bats away from equaling his longest dry spell at any point of a season during his big league career.


Red Sox | Ortiz to be in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:02:35 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz (wrist) will be in the lineup Wednesday, May 13, after being hit in the wrist by a pitch Tuesday, May 12.


Red Sox | Ortiz shocked by Ramirez suspension
Wed, 13 May 2009 06:21:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz was shocked at the 50-game suspension handed down to Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez for use of performance enhancers. "This situation has shocked me. That's not the guy that I know," Ortiz said. "The only thing I know about him is that he's a guy who works hard every day and gets prepared to play the game."


Red Sox | Ortiz still looking for first home run
Tue, 12 May 2009 12:16:08 -0700

John Barone, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz has not homered in his last 130 at-bats, which is the second-longest stretch without a home run in his career.


Red Sox | Ortiz, Youkilis hit well against Weaver
Tue, 12 May 2009 12:13:47 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz and 1B Kevin Youkilis both have two home runs in the last five seasons against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver. Ortiz is batting .412 with nine RBIs in 17 at-bats and Youkilis is .300 with four RBIs in 20 at-bats.


Red Sox | Ortiz returns to action Friday
Sat, 09 May 2009 13:44:41 -0700

Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz (neck) returned to the starting lineup Friday, May 8, against the Tampa Bay Rays, and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored, according to The Associated Press.


Red Sox | Ortiz hopes to play Friday
Fri, 08 May 2009 11:34:16 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz (neck) hopes to be in the starting lineup Friday, May 8.


Red Sox | Ortiz scratched from lineup Thursday
Thu, 07 May 2009 15:23:59 -0700

Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz (neck) was scratched from the lineup Thursday, May 7, with a stiff neck.


Red Sox | Ortiz struggles against Sonnanstine
Fri, 01 May 2009 14:13:21 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is just .188 with one RBI in 16 at-bats in the last five years against Tampa Bay Rays SP Andy Sonnanstine.


Red Sox | Ortiz struggles against Garza
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:32:57 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Justice B. Hill reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is hitting .167 with two homers in 12 lifetime at-bats against Tampa Bay Rays SP Matt Garza.


Red Sox | Ortiz in midst of hitting streak
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:48:53 -0700

Justice B. Hill, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 2-for-4 Monday, April 27, and is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak.


Red Sox | Ortiz knocks in two Wednesday
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:06:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz drove in two runs in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, April 22, moving him into 10th place in team history with 739 RBIs.


Red Sox | Ortiz moves up team's all-time list
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:26:37 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is now tied for 10th on the team's all-time list with 737 RBIs.


Red Sox | Ortiz regressing?
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:26:20 -0700

ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports several talent evaluators are stunned by the reduced bat speed Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz has and how different of a hitter he seems to be compared to his prime years.


Red Sox | Ortiz struggling
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:05:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 0-for-5 Tuesday, April 14, to drop his average to .172. He doesn't have an extra-base hit this season.

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