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David Ortiz says he’s not thinking about impending Hall of Fame announcement

Ortiz has received 143 of the 171 votes (83.6 percent) made public, a pace that puts him over the 75 percent required for induction.
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Red Sox 2022 single-game tickets go on sale this week

Beginning Friday, fans will be able to buy tickets for 32 home games through June 1.
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Red Sox minor leaguer Tyler Miller embracing the grind, and the possibilities

The Auburn product and ninth-round pick is coming off a promising first professional season, and knows he has plenty to prove in spring training.
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As MLB international signing period opens, Red Sox add a number of young, athletic prospects

Among them are 16-year-old shortstop Freili Encarnacion and 17-year-old shortstop Fraymi de Leon, both from the Dominican Republic.

Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes
With Jon Lester’s retirement we ask: How do you define a Hall of Fame starting pitcher?
Starting pitchers have been held to almost impossible standards for decades.

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There are more women coaching in baseball than ever before, and that makes this Red Sox trailblazer happy
With the hiring of Katie Krall to join Smith, the Sox are the first team to have multiple women on coaching staffs in their organization.

MLB labor dispute: Players unimpressed by owners’ new proposal, making a delay even more possible

The proposals did not encompass every item on the wish list of the players, which was part of their disappointment.
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How do Globe writers decide their Baseball Hall of Fame votes? It’s more complicated than you think

The process of selecting a Hall of Famer is anything but simple. Our writers explain.
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MLB labor dispute: Owners, players to meet Thursday, which could be an early warning of trouble ahead

The tone of Thursday’s meeting could hint at a potential delay of spring training, the regular season, or even whether the season will need to be shortened.
peter abraham | on baseball

Jon Lester, done after 16 seasons, gave the Red Sox everything he had — something today’s starters aren’t asked to do

Lester, who announced his retirement Wednesday, started 241 games for the Red Sox from 2006-14 and went at least six innings 178 times.
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Former Red Sox ace Jon Lester, three-time World Series champ, retires after 16 seasons

Lester, 38, began his career with the Red Sox, winning World Series trophies in 2007 and 2013, then a third with the Cubs in 2016.
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Baseball owners will make new proposal on economic issues to players Thursday

The sides have not had any discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement since the lockout began Dec. 1.
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How Boston Globe writers voted for the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame

It’s the first year for David Ortiz on the Hall of Fame ballot — and the last for Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds. Who should get in?
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Report: Apple has had ‘substantial’ talks about broadcasting MLB games in 2022

Digital carriers recently have emerged as a serious contender in the sports broadcasting marketplace.
Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes

Expect roster-building chaos when baseball’s lockout ends

More than 200 players remain unsigned with the transaction freeze in place, and there could be a real scramble when it ends.

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Staff members rehearse a victory ceremony at the Beijing Medals Plaza in Beijing, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed event

With just over two weeks before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, residents of the Chinese capital say they’re disappointed at not being able to attend events because of coronavirus restrictions that have seen parts of the city placed under lockdown.

P.J. Dozier tore his ACL in November and will miss the rest of this season.

Celtics acquire Bol Bol, P.J. Dozier in salary shedding move to get below the NBA luxury tax

Boston will part with Juancho Hernangomez for the players, both of whom are injured, as part of a three-way deal.

TUESDAY'S GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Bishop Fenwick's Cecilia Kay tries to keep the ball away from Bishop Feehan’s Lydia Mordarski.

Behind Erica Lendall’s hot shooting, Bishop Fenwick closes out tough win over Bishop Feehan

The 5-foot-2-inch junior guard scored 15 points on five 3-pointers, allowing the No. 17 Crusaders to prevail down the stretch against the No.. 7 Shamrocks.

TUESDAY'S BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Noah Beaudet puts up a 3-pointer over Dover-Sherborn's Daniel Sullivan, part of his 28-point effort in Norwood's victory.

Noah Beaudet, unbeaten Norwood boys’ basketball right on point in victory over Dover-Sherborn

The junior guard and captain scored 28 points for the Mustangs, who also used strong defense and a pair of big runs to improve to 6-0 overall.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Beverly boys’ hockey coach Greg Fonzi resigns following postgame incident with Danvers

Fonzi appeared to shove a member of the Danvers staff after his team's overtime loss Monday.

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Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask was pulled after allowing five goals in the first period.

The Bruins were on a hot streak. Then the team they’ve had the most trouble with came to town.

“We had nothing,” Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said after the Bruins allowed five goals in the first period and were blown out at TD Garden.

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Mary Parker (right) and the Boston Pride won the Isobel Cup last season.

Premier Hockey Federation announces $25 million investment with aims to boost salaries and the sport

"The PHF has been steadfast in its vision to grow the game under a new era that truly provides leading opportunities for athletes,” said PHF commissioner Tyler Tumminia.

Kevin Paul Dupont I On hockey
Willie O’Ree's No. 22 was raised to the TD Garden rafters prior to the Bruins' game against the Hurricanes.

‘I am thrilled to be a part of the Bruins forever’: Willie O’Ree’s No. 22 retired, raised to TD Garden rafters

O’Ree, now 86, formally took his bow — albeit virtually, from his home in San Diego — as the first Black man to play in the NHL.