The Boston Red Sox will honor franchise legends during their upcoming seven-game homestand, celebrating the 125th anniversary of their first home game. Notable alumni, including David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez, will participate in a ceremonial first pitch event.
Key points
Boston Red Sox to honor franchise legends
Celebrating 125th anniversary of first home game
Ceremonial first pitch with living alumni
Confirmed participants include David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez
Homestand begins Thursday night
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Boston Red Sox to Honor Franchise Legends in Upcoming Homestand
While the Boston Red Sox are in Detroit taking on the Tigers in a short three-game road trip, there was some exciting news for fans to look forward to when the Red Sox return to Fenway for a seven-game home stand that gets underway on Thursday night. Boston will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first Red Sox home game, welcoming back some franchise legends in the process.
According to the Boston Herald's Gabrielle Starr, the celebration will take place ahead of Friday, with the Red Sox inviting back all their living alumni with retired numbers to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice, Pedro Martinez, Wade Boggs, and David Ortiz are the six confirmed participants per Starr.
May 26, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Former Red Sox player Wade Boggs (center right) is honored with the retiring of his uniform number 26 before the start of the game against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Q&A
Who are the franchise legends participating in the Red Sox celebration?
Confirmed participants include Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice, Pedro Martinez, Wade Boggs, and David Ortiz.
When is the Boston Red Sox's homestand celebrating their 125th anniversary?
The homestand begins on Thursday night and includes a celebration on Friday.
What special event will the Red Sox hold during their homestand?
The Red Sox will invite all living alumni with retired numbers to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
What is the significance of the Red Sox's 125th anniversary celebration?
The celebration marks the 125th anniversary of the first home game played by the Boston Red Sox.
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May 26, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Former Red Sox player Wade Boggs (center right) is honored with the retiring of his uniform number 26 before the start of the game against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
The Red Sox, then known as the Boston Americans, played their first home game against the Philadelphia Athletics on May 8, 1901, at the Huntington Avenue Grounds, winning 12-4 in front of 11,000 Bostonians.
Cy Young got the start for the Americans, pitching all nine innings, allowing four runs on 11 hits, while going 2-5 at the plate. Young was one of three Hall of Famers to appear in the game, including Athletics second baseman, Nap Lajoie, and Americans third baseman, Jimmy Collins.
The 2026 Red Sox hope the presence of some franchise legends will help spark a turnaround. Boston will enter Thursday's series opener against the Rays with a record of 6-10 at Fenway Park, a mark that is currently tied with the Los Angeles Angels for the worst home record in the American League, and third worst across all of baseball.
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May 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony (19) is checked on by interim manager Chad Tracy (17) and the trainer in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony (19) is checked on by interim manager Chad Tracy (17) and the trainer in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
The Red Sox have yet to name a starter for Wednesday's series finale in Detroit, but according to Cotillo, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters ahead of Tuesday night's game that all signs point to Sonny Gray being activated off the injured list to make the start. Gray was placed on the 15-day IL on April 21 with a right hamstring strain.
The Red Sox are 14-21 and in last place in the American League East.
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