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I come from a place known as El Avispero, “The Wasp’s Nest." For much of my life, I thought I was going to be a priest. This is my story.

Carlos Martínez

Doc meant the world to me. I wish I could’ve played with him forever. I never got a chance to tell him, but I really wish I would have.

A.J. Burnett

Before I take the field tonight, wearing another team’s jersey — it just feels like there’s one thing left that I have to do.

Jose Bautista

David Ortiz: The Big Papi Story is the most comprehensive chronicle to date of the life of Red Sox icon and three-time World Series champion David Ortiz.

David Ortiz

After his release by the Minnesota Twins, a chance encounter would change the trajectory of David's life forever.

David Ortiz

David Ortiz speaks for all of us when he addresses the city in its most trying moment, following the Boston Marathon Bombing.

David Ortiz

The Sox finally stand up to the bullies, "The Curse" is broken, and in doing so, Papi becomes a sensation in Boston, and a Red Sox immortal.

David Ortiz

"It’s like we have tunnel vision. We’re locked in. And the only thing we can see is the World Series trophy. And this time, we want to finish the job."

Noah Syndergaard

Opening Day is upon us, and that has Ryan and CC very excited for the latest installment of R2C2.

CC Sabathia, Ryan Ruocco

In this week’s edition of R2C2, Ryan and CC welcome the longest tenured Yankee and clubhouse prankster, Brett Gardner. Gardy reminisces...

CC Sabathia, Ryan Ruocco

I got to my locker, right next to Hunter Pence, and I saw my old number 48 jersey in black and orange, and that was when I got emotional. I think that was the m

Pablo Sandoval

This week, Ryan and CC have a one-on-one discussion that covers a variety of topics. They open the show by talking about last weekend’s...

CC Sabathia, Ryan Ruocco

Welcome to Forward Momentum, a series presented by Citi. In this episode, all-star third baseman Todd Frazier reflects on what it means to be a true New Jersey

Todd Frazier

Athletes and their families gave photographers from The Players’ Tribune extraordinary access in 2017. Below are our 17 favorite images of the year.

The Players' Tribune

I know it would make my dad so happy to be voted into the Hall of Fame, and that he would be so thankful to have been recognized as one of the game’s all-time g

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Following the Yankees' shutout victory over the Astros in Game 5 of the 2017 American League Championship Series, Alex Rodriguez saw his opportunity to turn his

David Ortiz & Alex Rodriguez