As part of the festivities to kick off their annual Fenway Fest event on Saturday morning, the Red Sox announced the team’s newest Hall of Fame class, which includes a trio of players who guided the ...

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Jon Lester reacts after retiring the side during the seventh inning against Cleveland in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images CHICAGO — Now happily retired from baseball, Jon ...