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Orioles' Means means business in opener, beats Red Sox 3-0

John Means pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, retiring the last 18 batters he faced to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox in their rain-delayed opener

APRIL 2, 2021 • Associated Press

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APRIL 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Red Sox-Orioles postponed Martinez and the Red Sox won't play the Orioles on Thursday after their Opening Day game was postponed due to rain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The two teams are now scheduled to play their season opener Friday, which was initially set to be an off day for both sides.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Betts hits 2 HRs in final spring training game of the year

Mookie Betts put an exclamation point on the exhibition season

MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series

MARCH 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in action Friday Martinez (illness) is starting in right field and batting third in Friday's spring game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The veteran slugger was sidelined the past couple days due to food poisoning, but he's back in the lineup Friday. Martinez should take up his usual post at designated hitter for the Red Sox come Opening Day.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with food poisoning Martinez will sit for the second straight game Thursday against the Twins due to food poisoning, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Per manager Alex Cora, Martinez has been sidelined after eating some bad sushi earlier in the week. His absence shouldn't last much longer, however, as he'll be able to hit on a back field Thursday.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles in two runs Martinez went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Atlanta.

Impact Martinez has extra-base hits in each of last two Grapefruit League games and is 11-for-41 with a .652 OPS over 14 spring contests. He's looking to bounce back from a miserable 2020 when he posted a .680 OPS over 54 games.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...

MARCH 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Forget '20, Red Sox look to go worst-to-first (again) in '21

There’s no team in baseball more eager to forget the 2020 season than the Boston Red Sox

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Boston's Franchy Cordero faces another health setback: COVID

Franchy Cordero grew up in the Dominican Republic watching Dominican stars like David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez lead the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series title

MARCH 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Slated to play Wednesday Martinez is scheduled to make his next Grapefruit League appearance in Wednesday's game against the Braves, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Martinez was initially listed as the Red Sox's designated hitter for Tuesday's game against the Rays, but manager Alex Cora had a change of heart and determined the 33-year-old would be better off getting a breather. Coming off a rough 2020 campaign, Martinez has turned in quality at-bats through his first four games of the spring, going 4-for-11 with a double, two RBI, three strikeouts and no walks.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

J.D. Martinez devoted the offseason to correcting a swing flaw that wrecked 2020 for him - The Boston Globe Just as he once remade his swing earlier in his career, Martinez went to the cages and the video to rebuild things.

MARCH 3, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

How Red Sox’ J.D. Martinez plans to bounce back from 2020 season - The Boston Globe Martinez hit just .213 with seven homers in the shortened 60-game season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox star Martinez focuses on routine to recapture swing

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

McAdam: After a winter of work, J.D. Martinez looks to put 2020 behind him | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Chip on his shoulder, Martinez vows to rake FORT MYERS, Fla. -- You won't actually be able to see the chip J.D. Martinez wears on his shoulder in 2021, but opposing pitchers are probab...

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez won’t be caught off-guard again Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez is ready to prove his doubters wrong The 2020 season was an unprecedented challenge for many players but few s...

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

MLB Writer Predicts J.D. Martinez To Rebound In 2021 Based On This Stat Here's why MLB.com's Manny Randhawa believes the down year J.D. Martinez endured in 2020 was an "abberation" for the Boston Red Sox slugger.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • NESN.COM

Bloom: Red Sox have talent to bounce back from lost 2020

Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom remains optimistic for 2021 even as he focuses on building a team that can compete long-term

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Red Sox: J.D. Martinez backs drunk Tom Brady with awesome shirt at Spring Training At least one Boston Red Sox star has championship aspirations in mind. J.D. Martinez is ready for Spring Training. The Sox designated hitter...

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

AL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

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