BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: A member of the grounds crew mows the grass before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Nick Pivetta #37 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his Boston Red Sox debut. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Pivetta
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: A camera operator works during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 20: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox is pushed in a cart after hitting a home run during the eight inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Marcus Walden #64 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the fifth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Walden
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Ryan Weber #65 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the fifth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryan Weber
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a three run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Nick Pivetta #37 of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media in a Zoom virtual press conference after a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his Boston Red Sox debut. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Pivetta
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Michael Chavis #23, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis; Jackie Bradley Jr.; Alex Verdugo
Another win for the boys last night, as newly acquired pitcher Nick Pivetta made his debut with the Boston Red Sox. We are winding down our season and now just have two more games until the end.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 6: Kevin Plawecki #25 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a three run home run during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 6, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Plawecki
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Kevin Plawecki #25 of the Boston Red Sox walks toward the dugout before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Plawecki
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 6: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox hits a double during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 6, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: The cleats of Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox displaying his family are shown before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 6: Robinson Leyer #77 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the fifth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 6, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robinson Leyer
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 6: A general view of the infield during the sixth inning of a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on September 6, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 6: Phillips Valdez #71 of the Boston Red Sox looks on in the bullpen during the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 6, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phillips Valdez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 6: Empty seats are shown during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on September 6, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 6: A general view during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on September 6, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
End of a massive homestead. I am exhausted and glad it’s over. That being said, I had fun this week shooting.
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox kisses his bat before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Members of the Grounds Crew work before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox writes in his notebook before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox walks toward the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Alex Verdugo #99, Jackie Bradley Jr. #18, and Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox sit in the dugout before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo; Jackie Bradley Jr.; Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox catches a fly ball during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox throws during the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 11: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the ninth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers
Another long tough one for us tonight. Just trying to keep it going.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from his locker room suite before a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Jonathan Arauz #36 and Jose Peraza #3 of the Boston Red Sox walk to the field before a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Arauz; Jose Peraza
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Matt Hall #56 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Hall
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the field before a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox runs off the field during the third inning of a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: The facade is shown before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Jose Peraza #3 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Peraza
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox kneels in front of a Black Lives Matter tarp sign during the National Anthem before a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the field before a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: A reflection is shown during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Kevin Pillar #5 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the third inning of a game against the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Pillar
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28:Fans eat on Lansdowne Street during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Brandon Nimmo #9, Michael Conforto #30, and Jake Marisnick #16 of the New York Mets celebrate a victory over the Boston Red Sox on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brandon Nimmo; Michael Conforto; Jake Marisnick
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: A general view of the empty concourse during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: Members of the Boston Red Sox walk through the seats after a loss to the the New York Mets on July 28, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Final game of the homestead tonight. I am trying to fire it up creatively. With no crowd and constraints to work with in, this is a challenge this year for sure. To be honest, it all looks the same already! I’m ready for some much needed rest.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: A general view as the sun rises before the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Major League Baseball season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Light reflects off of the suite level as the sun rises before the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Major League Baseball season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Light reflects off of the suite level as the sun rises before the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Major League Baseball season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jonathan Lucroy #12 of the Boston Red Sox arrives before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Lucroy
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Matt Hall #56 of the Boston Red Sox arrives on a scooter before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Hall
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox arrives before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox arrives before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait as he wears a Black Lives Matter shirt before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait as he wears a Black Lives Matter shirt before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait as he wears a Black Lives Matter shirt before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: A general view as starting lineups are introduced during the National Anthem ceremony before the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jose Peraza #3 and Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox walk onto the field before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Arauz; Jose Peraza
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, founder of The BASE Robert Lewis Jr., and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker throw out a ceremonial first pitch caught by Andrew Benintendi #16, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and Kevin Pillar #15 of the Boston Red Sox during a pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Charlie Baker; Marty Walsh; Robert Lewis Jr.; Andrew Benintendi; Jackie Bradley Jr.; Kevin Pillar
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jose Peraza #3, Jonathan Arauz #36, and Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox pose for a photograph as they wear Black Lives Matter shirts before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Peraza; Jonathan Arauz; Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox kneels during the National Anthem alongside Michael Chavis #23 during a pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.; Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jose Peraza #3, Rafael Devers #11, Michael Chavis #23, and Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox sit in the dugout before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Peraza; Rafael Devers; Michael Chavis; Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox warms up in front of a Black Lives Matter Tarp during the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Major League Baseball Black Lives Matter and United For Change patches are shown on a jersey during the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during a Black Lives Matter and Players Alliance pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates after scoring during the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox kneels during the National Anthem during a pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: A general view as starting lineups are introduced during the National Anthem ceremony before the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Phillips Valdez #71 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after a victory during the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phillips Valdez
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: The Black Lives Matter Major League Baseball logo is painted as a stencil on the pitchers mound during a pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Third base coach Carlos Febles of the Boston Red Sox kneels during the National Anthem during a pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Febles
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox leaps out of the dugout during the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double during the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a single during the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: First base coach Tom Goodwin of the Boston Red Sox kneels during the National Anthem during a pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Goodwin
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox kneels during the National Anthem alongside Michael Chavis #23 during a pre-game ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.; Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Andrew Benintendi #16 reacts with Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox after a victory during the Opening Day game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi; Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: A general view as the sun sets during the Opening Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on July 24, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
After an extended delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Boston Red Sox began their 2020 Major League Baseball campaign against the Baltimore Orioles on Opening Night at Fenway Park.
This was an absolutely wild day to be a part of from beginning to end. I was at the park at 5:15AM for the sunrise, and left at 12:45PM (with a brief nap in the morning).
A beautiful pre-game ceremony incorporated elements of the Black Lives Matter movement, and remember lives lost due to COVID-19.
I can’t remember an Opening Day so busy, which is unexpected given we are playing in front of an empty ballpark. Overall, I am tired, but very happy to be here, and feel lucky to have witnessed history yesterday.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Tzu-Wei LIn #30 of the Boston Red Sox arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tzu-Wei Lin
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Arauz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox arrives on a scooter in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Colten Brewer #54 and Ryan Brasier #70 of the Boston Red Sox arrive in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Colten Brewer; Ryan Brasier
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Marcus Walden #64 of the Boston Red Sox arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Walden
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Barnes
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox walks his dog as he arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – JULY 1: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Boston Red Sox arrives in advance of a training period before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 1, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mitch Moreland
Last week, Boston Red Sox players reported to Fenway Park for Summer Camp. The training period marks the beginning of the 2020 Major League Baseball season after it was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Below is a gallery of images from the arrival activity.
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox puts on his shoes before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Kevin Plawecki #25 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the batting cage before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Plawecki
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Kevin Plawecki #25 of the Boston Red Sox exits the dugout before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Plawecki
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Connor Wong #94 and Jeter Downs #20 of the Boston Red Sox react before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Connor Wong; Jeter Downs
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Nick Longhi #83 and Jarren Duran #92 of the Boston Red Sox warm up before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Longhi; Jarren Duran
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Kevin Plawecki #25 of the Boston Red Sox warms up in the bullpen before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Plawecki
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Members of the Boston Red Sox warm up before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox walks through the tunnel before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bobby Dalbec
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox warms up in the bullpen before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the first inning of a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox fields a ground ball during the first inning of a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox exits the bullpen before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2020 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez
Took a little road trip yesterday to good old North Port for the Sox game against the Atlanta Braves yesterday. Refreshing to get a different look at a different ballpark. Here are a few.
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bobby Dalbec
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Connor Wong of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Connor Wong
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Marcus Wilson #39 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Wilson
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Marco Hernandez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Hernandez
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Darwinzon Hernandez #63 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Darwinzon Hernandez
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Kevin Pillar #5 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Pillar
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Marcus Walden #64 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Walden
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Martin Perez #54 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Martin Perez
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mitch Moreland
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nathan Eovaldi
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Heath Hembree #37 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Heath Hembree
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Chris sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo
FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 19: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during team photo day on February 19, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
Team photo day is done and done again this year! Earlier today, our full roster of players and coaches came through our set to pose for portraits ahead of the 2020 season. This day serves as our opportunity to gather the visual assets we need to carry us through across multiple platforms throughout the season.
Black, white, and red all over was our move this year! Our incredible team designers Marissa McClain and Nick Sciarratta designed this abstract Fenway Park blueprint set with a dramatic color scheme for the players to pose in. As a last minute addition, we threw in some black plexiglass on the ground to add some dimension to the room we created out of the two backdrops. This look had it’s challenges, but I’m proud of our team for putting in the work and trial runs necessary to execute it well. Props to Maddie Malhotra, our staff photographer, for shooting a perfect white seamless set and putting together this fresh looking blog post of our day.
A huge thanks to the players and coaches for their time, and to everyone in our Creative Services and Media Relations teams for making it happen!
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Signage is displayed during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox arrives during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox arrives during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox arrives during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Xander Bogaerts #2 and Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox look on during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts; Rafael Devers
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Boston Red Sox ball girls pose during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Fans cheer during the Boston Red Sox NESN Town Hall during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17:Nathan Eovaldi #17, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and Xander Bogaerts #2 react as Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox is chosen to sing during the Boston Red Sox NESN Town Hall during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers; Nathan Eovaldi; Jackie Bradley Jr. Xander Bogaerts
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox views an exhibit during an event at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Xander Bogaerts #2 and Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox play basketball during an event at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers; Xander Bogaerts
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox plays basketball during an event at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: A young fan pitches during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox looks on backstage during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: A fan poses with Big League Brian during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox looks on backstage during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox walks through the hall during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 17: Michael Chavis #63 of the Boston Red Sox high fives fans as he is introduced during the Boston Red Sox NESN Town Hall during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 17, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Former pitcher Mike Timlinof the Boston Red Sox looks on from backstage during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Timlin
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: A general view of the fan fest during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: A young fan takes swings at the fan fest during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Fans cheer during a ‘Reunion of Champions’ panel during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Former designated hitter David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox looks on from backstage during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: Former designated hitter David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox is introduced during a ‘Panel of Champions’ panel during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 18: A general exterior view of signage during the 2020 Red Sox Winter Weekend on January 18, 2020 at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Back on the Winter Weekend grind! The Boston Red Sox hosted the sixth annual Baseball Winter Weekend, although at a new home at MGM Casino in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event included a Town Hall Meeting with Red Sox players and leadership, autographs and photo opportunities with Red Sox players, and round-table discussions on a variety of baseball topics. We also tagged along with the players for an exclusive event at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The new venue presented challenges for us in terms of accessibility and fluidity, but we made the best of what we could, and still have some nice moments from the weekend in photos. Here’s a gallery of some favorite behind the scenes images.
A job well-done by all members of the Boston Red Sox front office who came together to make it happen!
Here is a set of portraits I shot last week during the annual Boston Baseball Writers Awards dinner at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Xander Bogaerts, Triston Casas, Rafael Devers, and Michael Chavis all killed it with the fits and posing! I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to have multiple players together in the same place for the first time since last season ended. With help of the hotel staff and event coordinators, we were able to secure a room to set up a miniature stage for the portraits. We arrived on site a few hours early, and after several rounds of testing and tweaking, were able to get to a point we felt good about.
These portraits are executed with a three light set up, some seamless paper, and a few props to achieve the stylized, colorful look. I’m aiming to use event opportunities like this to shoot more portraits this year, so this was a good test run in working toward that new model. Thanks to our players for their time, to our PR staff for the assist in getting them there, and to our staff photographer Maddie Malhotra for the set up and break down help!