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David Ortiz had some massive hits throughout the 2013 season. One of the most notorious was when he went off on the dugout phone in Baltimore after being ejected for arguing a bad call (no pun intended). It happened on July 27, 2013.

Jon Lester being named to the Red Sox Hall of Fame is another excuse to roll out this clip of Tito hugging the very life out of Les after his Fenway no-no. Tears incoming.

Me and the lads on our way to donate our obliques to Roman Anthony

Me as my coworkers remind me “IT WAS THE FREAKIN ROCKIES!”

In 2013, every Jonny Gomes interview was gold. (Also: I miss Jenny Dell).

Who was supposed to tell Allen? #RedSox

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July 12, 1999: Lansdowne was packed during the Home Run Derby at Fenway Park.

With due respect, no one gave stronger “I’m about to be the last out of the World Series” vibes than Matt Carpenter in 2013.

July 24, 2004: After Tek battled A-Rod, Bill Mueller delivered the knockout.

July 8, 2011: Remember when we hated the Os almost as much as we hated the Joe Maddon-led Rays? Pepperidge Farm remembers. And so does David Ortiz, who charged pitcher Kevin Gregg after a few inside pitches and some words. Worth it for Orsillo's spirited "It's time to fight!"

21 years ago tonight, the Red Sox pulled off the greatest comeback in MLB history. I've watched this clip a million times &amp; will likely watch it a million more. In fact, at my funeral, just play this on loop with a note that says "he got to see it." Folks will know I died happy.

October 13, 2013. Ten years ago. Another insane comeback in an era that seemed to be defined by insane Red Sox comebacks. Once again, David Ortiz threw us all on his shoulders and somehow made the unbelievable seem oddly believable. Clutch defined.

18 years ago tonight: In a classic example of FAFO, the Indians, up 3 games to 1 in the 2007 ALCS, tried to get in Josh Beckett's head by having an ex-GF sing the National Anthem. He responded by pantsing them on national TV, striking out 11 and giving up one run through 8.

20 years ago today, before game 4 of the 2004 ALCS, Kevin Millar made one of the boldest, most memorable proclamations in Red Sox history. It was the rallying cry we needed when we literally had nothing left to lose. And we will never forget it.

One of my favorite moments from Kyle Schwarber's all-too-brief Red Sox tenure.

On September 17, 2004, Manny Ramirez robbed Miguel Cairo of a home run at Yankee Stadium and Cairo still has no idea what happened.

The 2012 Red Sox season didn't give us a lot to celebrate, unless you enjoyed watching Bobby Valentine pilot the team to 69-93. But we did get Big Papi's 400th home run on July 4.

July 24, 2004: the day the balance of power shifted in the AL East. (Also, I never noticed Theo yawning right before the brawl on the FOX broadcast.) #SmellTheGlove

October 27, 2004. Where were you when the Red Sox finally won it all?

Screw the Summer of George. 1999 was the Summer of Pedro. And during that year's ASG at Fenway (27 years ago today!!), with the world in HIS house, he responded by striking out the first four batters he faced–including noted protein shake enthusiasts Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

20 years ago tonight. October 20, 2004. Four days of little or no sleep, pulverizing anxiety and consuming nothing but beer and Devil Dogs culminates in the greatest comeback in baseball history. That was a good time.

Happy Stealiversary to those who celebrate. October 17, 2004.

Best Fenway Opening Day I ever attended? That was in 2001 when Manny Ramirez demolished the first pitch he saw in a Boston uni in front of the home crowd. One pitch, one swing, and suddenly I believed (or at least prayed) that this bat would carry us to the promised land.

Twelve years ago tonight, on October 30, 2013, the Red Sox won the World Series at Fenway Park. And it was beautiful.

When the Red Sox play the Nationals in July, we are required by law to show this clip of Rick Porcello belting a bases-clearing double of Max Scherzer on July 2, 2018. As Jerry Remy casually notes, "to the surprise of everyone in the ballpark, three runs come across."

In troubling times, nothing soothes my soul like Dave Roberts getting a standing O in his first Fenway at bat after The Steal.

21 years ago tonight, the Red Sox pulled off the greatest comeback in MLB history. I've watched this clip a million times & will likely watch it a million more. In fact, at my funeral, just play this on loop with a note that says "he got to see it." Folks will know I died happy.