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 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026