David Ortiz is faring well on ballots released publicly, with official results released Tuesday.
Boston Red Sox
Longtime Red Sox ace Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons
The left-hander went 110-63 with a 3.64 ERA and two World Series titles with Boston before helping the Cubs break a 108-year title drought.
Tom Caron: Big Papi deserves a plaque in Cooperstown
David Ortiz’s statistics, postseason heroics and larger-than-life persona should ensure him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
MLB notebook: Former Red Sox pitcher Jim Corsi dies at 60
Jim Corsi, who pitched for Boston from 1997-99 and grew up in Massachusetts, died after battling stage IV liver cancer and colon cancer.
Like the Red Sox, the Patriots’ success this season came a year early
Boston re-hired Alex Cora and became a contender again, while New England handed the keys of the offense to Mac Jones and clinched a playoff berth.
Red Sox notebook: Athletics interview Boston’s bench coach for manager job
Will Venable joined Alex Cora’s staff last winter and has interviewed for five openings previously.
Tom Caron: On hold for now, Red Sox roster is an unfinished product
Once Major League Baseball emerges from its lockout, Chaim Bloom will return to assembling a team seeking to return to the playoffs.
Tom Caron: On hold for now, Red Sox roster is an unfinished product
Once Major League Baseball emerges from its lockout, Chaim Bloom will return to assembling a team seeking to return to the playoffs.
Red Sox make curious trade for Jackie Bradley Jr. in final minutes before MLB lockout
The slick-fielding center fielder rejoins Boston after one year in Milwaukee, where he posted historically bad numbers on offense.
Bogaerts, Devers could be next stars to leave Red Sox
Commentary: Barring team-friendly deals, Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers likely won’t be re-signed by Boston.