D'Angelo Ortiz has been around Fenway Park since he was unable to walk on his own. Someday soon, he's hoping to step into the right-handed batter's box. The 21-

Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (8-2, 2.43 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 122 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -202, Red Sox +167; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies play the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series lead.

It's probably weird for Smart too, who over time became the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics after they drafted him in 2014. Hating the Lakers was a prerequisite for the role, and Smart didn't shy away from Boston's rivalries. That's likely why he expects Boston to boo him when he returns as a Laker. It's probably what he would do.

As such, Celtics fans can't be too upset with the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year. Since leaving Boston, Smart has struggled to stay healthy. The Lakers give him a chance to get his career back on track while challenging for a championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big roster move recently, signing veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million contract. Smart may not be the player he once was during his prime with the Boston Celtics,

Someone splattered white paint and sprayed black paint onto the front entrance of the Massachusetts State House Wednesday.

While most of the Bay State was sleeping last night, the Massachusetts State Police had to call for a bomb squad to handle a suspicious package found in the Boston Common and thought to be connected with vandalism near the State House very early this morning.