Veteran Mike Napoli announced Saturday that he is retiring from baseball, ending a 13-year career highlighted by three trips to the World Series.
First baseman Mike Napoli, who on multiple occasions expressed hope he could stay in Boston, was traded by the Red Sox to the Rangers along with cash in a waiver deal Friday.
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz will start at first base Sunday against the Astros -- his first start at the position in an AL contest in almost nine years -- while the struggling Mike Napoli sits.
Mike Napoli, who was called out on strikes in the second inning on Sunday and told plate umpire Tripp Gibson he disagreed with the call, says the ump ejected him for not picking up his bat.
Mike Napoli of the Boston Red Sox said he will undergo a facial-reconstruction operation in hopes of resolving his sleep apnea.
Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington, in a move reminiscent of predecessor Theo Epstein from 10 years ago, parachuted into town Monday with the club looking to break a 10-game losing streak.
