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Marcus Smart against Damian Lillard.

Marcus Smart had a postgame message for the Celtics after another disappointing loss

Dave Dombrowski

Dave Dombrowski: Red Sox will 'have to make some tough decisions'

Mookie Betts delivered food to Boston's homeless after Game 2

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: A fan interferes with Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox as he attempts to catch a ball hit by Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros (not pictured) in the first inning during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Here's a frame-by-frame look at the play that has everyone talking October 18, 2018 | 12:19 PM

JD Martinez

Mookie Betts accidentally hit a reporter with his champagne cork October 10, 2018 | 2:42 PM

Mookie Betts at Yankee Stadium

Mookie Betts 'needs to be reminded he's as good as he is' October 9, 2018 | 7:33 PM

Mookie Betts

Is Mookie Betts the clear choice for AL MVP award? October 2, 2018 | 5:54 AM

Mookie Betts becomes the second Red Sox player to join 30-30 club September 26, 2018 | 2:12 PM

Mookie Betts

Red Sox beat the Mets 4-3 and cut magic number to 2 September 16, 2018 | 5:49 PM

Mookie Betts

Mookie Betts exits game against Mets September 16, 2018 | 3:24 PM

Mookie Betts

How much money should the Red Sox offer Mookie Betts? August 17, 2018 | 7:57 AM

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Mookie Betts completes his first career cycle as Red Sox fall to Jays August 9, 2018 | 10:24 PM

Mookie Betts is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Blue Jays during the first inning Thursday. Betts went on to hit for the cycle.

Mookie Betts hit for the cycle Thursday night August 9, 2018 | 10:21 PM

The Red Sox won’t be bad, but can they get us to care? February 14, 2018 | 6:58 AM

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts, right, celebrates the team's win over the Houston Astros with Andrew Benintendi, left, and Jackie Bradley Jr., center, in a baseball game, Friday, June 16, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Watch Mookie Betts throw out this Astros runner by a mile June 17, 2017 | 11:17 AM

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts prepares for an at-bat during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Friday, April 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Mookie Betts asks Red Sox fans to support Adam Jones May 2, 2017 | 5:16 PM

Mookie Betts wants to be every Red Sox fan's #SaltBae March 1, 2017 | 9:44 AM

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2014, file photo, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter speaks during a news conference, in Tampa, Fla. Jeter's No. 2 is being retired, the last of the New York Yankees' single digits. The Yankees said Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, the number will be retired on May 14 before a Mother's Day game against Houston, and a plaque in his honor will be unveiled in Monument Park during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Derek Jeter loves watching this Red Sox player play February 24, 2017 | 7:09 PM

Mookie Betts's 2016 season deserves a tip of the cap even if he did not win the AL MVP award.

Voters got AL MVP right this time November 17, 2016 | 11:13 PM

Mookie Betts might be the frontrunner to win the AL MVP award, which is announced Thursday.

Nine Innings: Mookie Betts is being rewarded for his efforts November 14, 2016 | 11:30 AM

Mookie Betts bobblehead night on April 14 figures to be a popular choice.

Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts wins Gold Glove November 8, 2016 | 9:32 PM

Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Mookie Betts weren't just creative celebrants -- they were among the best parts of the 2016 Red Sox season.

Reviewing the Red Sox' 2016 season October 13, 2016 | 5:00 AM

Mookie Betts might be the frontrunner to win the AL MVP award, which is announced Thursday.

All the Mookie Betts statistical comparisons you could possibly need August 31, 2016 | 9:22 AM

Dave Dombrowski has been the Red Sox' president of baseball operations for nearly a full year, and in that time he's proven a master of process, even if the results aren't always perfect..

Dave Dombrowski will have a lot to process in judging John Farrell August 15, 2016 | 9:18 AM

Steven Wright (pictured) and Rick Porcello have combined to go 25-7 for the Red Sox this season.

Ranking the Red Sox' overachievers and underachievers July 28, 2016 | 7:27 AM

David Ortiz is having a brilliant season, but the Red Sox can't keep depending on their offense to cover for their pitching staff.

Until pitching is repaired, Sox should not be AL East favorite June 7, 2016 | 9:19 AM

Xander Bogaerts (right) and teammate Mookie Betts (left) have been giving Red Sox fans plenty to smile about.

Red Sox power rankings: Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts stepping up June 6, 2016 | 5:14 PM

Mookie Betts makes MLB history as home runs keep coming June 2, 2016 | 12:57 AM

Xander Bogaerts's 24-game hitting streak is just one example of his immense potential being fulfilled.

Bogaerts has become everything Red Sox fans hoped he would be June 1, 2016 | 4:36 PM

Mookie Betts slides as he prepares to make a catch on a fly ball by Baltimore Orioles' Paul Janish for the out during the seventh inning.

Mookie Betts also made an absurd diving catch on his 3-homer night June 1, 2016 | 9:56 AM

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s hitting streak ended at 29 games Thursday night.

10 early surprises from the 2016 Red Sox season May 26, 2016 | 1:20 PM

Carson Smith faced just eight batters this year for the Red Sox before requiring season-ending elbow surgery.

Nine innings: Carson Smith, we hardly knew you May 25, 2016 | 8:39 AM

Red Sox power rankings: Jackie Bradley Jr. just won't quit May 23, 2016 | 12:08 PM