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David Ortiz endorsed Michelle Wu in Boston mayoral race
"I've gotten to know Mayor Wu and I'm impressed by her dedication to bringing people together across our neighborhoods."
David Ortiz gives his Boston mayoral endorsement: The 2025 Boston mayoral race already contains sports-related subplots. Josh Kraft, son of Patriots and Revolution owner Robert Kraft, is the main opponent to emerge so far against incumbent Michelle Wu. And as a result, the mayoral campaign has found itself oriented around the ongoing debate of two soccer stadium proposals (given the ties that both candidates have to the separate projects).
On Thursday morning, Wu scored a major sports-related endorsement. Legendary former Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz threw his support behind Wu, with both a statement and video accompanying the news.
“Boston has always been special to me, and I care deeply about its future,” Ortiz said, per the statement. “I’ve gotten to know Mayor Wu and I’m impressed by her dedication to bringing people together across our neighborhoods. What makes Boston great is how we support each other as one community. I believe in leadership that listens to all voices and works for everyone in the city. That’s why I’m proud to support Mayor Wu—because Boston deserves someone who shows up for all of us.”
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Mayor Wu also shared a video on Bluesky referencing Ortiz’s famous line, “This is our f****** city.”
Trivia: What former Boston mayor was once drafted by an NBA team prior to going into politics?
(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: His son has also had a career in Boston politics.
Scores and schedules:
The Red Sox lost to the Blue Jays 7-6 on a walk-off in the bottom of the 10th inning on Wednesday. Boston originally led in the game 6-0, but couldn’t hang on.
The two teams play again tonight in Toronto at 7:07 p.m.
The Celtics’ second-round playoff schedule is now known, even if the opponent is not. Boston begins the second round on Monday, May 5 at TD Garden. The Celtics will face either the Pistons or Knicks, with the two teams facing off tonight in Game 6 of the first-round series (New York leads 3-2).
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100 NFL players vs. one gorilla: Former Patriot Kyle Van Noy embraced the recent viral discussion, tailoring it with his own list of (all-time) NFL players. Several fellow former Patriots made appearances.
100 NFL players Vs a Gorilla… im riding with the NFL squad! Comment who I missed !! pic.twitter.com/DDuPa6t1pR
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) April 30, 2025
On this day: In 2006, the Red Sox — having reacquired backup catcher Doug Mirabelli specifically to catch for knuckleballer Tim Wakefield — rushed to try and get him to Fenway Park in time for first pitch in a game against the Yankees that night.
Thanks to a combined logistical effort that famously involved a local police escort, the veteran catcher made it just in time. It’s a moment that came to define the region’s love of the Red Sox, and the incredible extent it would go to help the local ball-club. The best version to revisit is probably Tim Healey’s oral history of the bizarre moment for Fangraphs from 2016.
📹 May 1, 2006 Doug Mirabelli gets a police escort to @fenwaypark to catch Tim Wakefield vs the Yankees after the #RedSox reacquire him from the Padres. His plane landed in Boston at 6:48 pm and he changed in the car. #WBZ camera was there! pic.twitter.com/TPUVCxyxsA
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) April 16, 2019
Daily highlight: Among a plethora of highlight-worthy moments from the first leg of the Barcelona vs. Inter Milan Champions League semifinal matchup on Thursday, this dazzling goal from 17-year-old Lamine Yamal stands out. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, setting up a highly dramatic (and decisive) second leg on Tuesday.
Trivia answer: Ray Flynn
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