Boston Red Sox

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) throwing a pitch during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 17, 2023. Finnegan picked up the save in the Nats 10-7 victory over the Red Sox. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals first baseman Joey Meneses (45) taking a swing during the third inning of an MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 17, 2023. Meneses reached base on an error by Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11).(Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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This is a 2021 photo of Thad Ward of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. This image reflects the Boston Red Sox active roster as of Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 when this image was taken. (Billie Weiss/MLB Photos via AP) **FILE**

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Boston Red Sox: Roger Clemens Career Stats: 354-184, 3.12 ERA, 1.173 WHIP, 4,672 K, SHO 46 All Star Game Appearances: 11 Awards: World Series champion (1999, 2000), Cy Young Award (1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004), AL MVP (1986), Triple Crown (1997, 1998)

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Former Oakland Athletics player Jose Canseco throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora holds the championship trophy after Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Red Sox won 5-1 to win the series 4 game to 1.

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2. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox (2013) led the "cursed" Red Sox to three World Series titles batting .289/.404/.543 in 85 career postseason games and a torrid .455/.576/.795 in three Fall Classic triumphs. Facing a 2-1 deficit, Big Papi delivered three hits apiece in Games 4 and 5. The Cardinals then intentionally walked him three times in Game 6, leading to a three-run double from Shane Victorino. Although Carlos Beltran robbed him of a Game 1 grand slam, Ortiz finished the six-game series with 11 hits, eight walks, two doubles, two home runs and a 1.948 OPS, Ortiz had a batting average of .688. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz holds up the MVP trophy while being interviewed after Game 6 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, in Boston. The Red Sox won 6-1 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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MOOKIE BETTS - Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts poses for a photograph during the team's photo day at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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Boston Red Sox starter Rick Porcello pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Boston Red Sox outfielders Andrew Benintendi, from left, Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr. head for the clubhouse after beating Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 during a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Tampa Bay Rays starter Jake Odorizzi lays prone on the mound after he was hit in the right leg by a line drive from Boston Red Sox's Eduardo Nunez during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos, top, talks to starter Jake Odorizzi as he tries to stand after he was hit by a line drive from Boston Red Sox's Eduardo Nunez during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Tampa Bay Rays starter Jake Odorizzi pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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A Tampa Bay Rays trainer and manager Kevin Cash, right, help pitcher Jake Odorizzi, center, off the field after he was hit by a line drive on his right leg from Boston Red Sox's Eduardo Nunez during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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A Tampa Bay Rays trainer and manager Kevin Cash, right, help pitcher Jake Odorizzi, center, off the field after he was hit by a line drive on his right leg from Boston Red Sox's Eduardo Nunez during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Boston Red Sox outfielders Andrew Benintendi, from left to right, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Mookie Betts celebrate a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Boston Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon, left, and closer Craig Kimbrel celebrate a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos, left, looks on as Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers hits an infield grounder to score Dustin Pedroia from third base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey, left, talks with starter Austin Pruitt on the mound during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)