Shohei Ohtani came home as a national hero, and he didn’t let Japan down

The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch, when the crowd went into a silent trance that’s normally reserved for events like Wimbledon or the Masters.
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In offseason, Red Sox did something about achieving their goals
Agents and rival evaluators described a change in the way the Sox were conducting their offseason business.
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Wilyer Abreu lifts Red Sox over Rangers in season opener
Abreu was 3 for 4 with a walk and four RBIs.
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Red Sox shine, open a season of promise with a victory
Abreu, barely seen all spring, hit two home runs to power the Sox.
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Orioles Tyler O’Neill homers on opening day for 6th straight year
After setting a record with five straight Game 1 bombs last year with the Red Sox, O'Neill connected for a sixth straight season opener in his first game with the Orioles.
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Red Sox place Liam Hendriks on 15-day injured list
That opened a spot for righthander Cooper Criswell.
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Red Sox-Rangers lineups and notes: 3/27/2025
The Red Sox have new ace Garrett Crochet on the mound; they'll face old friend Nathan Eovaldi down in Arlington.
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Read the Boston Globe’s 2025 Red Sox season preview
Is a banner year in store in Boston, or will it be another season of futility at Fenway?