Salem, Boston Red Sox react to Big Papi’s shooting and pray for recovery Gene Marrano June 11, 2019 1 minute read The Salem Red Sox are extending well wishes to Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz after he was shot in his native Dominican Republic over the weekend: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia tourism industry reports revenue increase in 2018Next: More room coming for Taubman art classes Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026