masslive : David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox DH, favorite for AL MVP after starting year at 75-to-1 odds per Bovada

David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox DH, favorite for AL MVP after starting year at 75-to-1 odds per Bovada

Bovada released its latest American League MVP odds today.Red Sox 40-year-old DH David Ortiz, who will retire at the end of the season, is the favorite to win it.Ortiz began the year at 75-to-1 odds to win the award.

Koji Uehara's success an October key for Boston Red Sox

BOSTON -- For good reason, "Win one (more) for Papi" is about to become the rallying cry around Fenway Park.But as the playoffs beckon, David Ortiz isn't even the most important 40-something on the Boston Red Sox roster.Yeah, you read that right.

David Ortiz of Boston Red Sox 'feeling good' for final stretch run toward playoffs

TORONTO -- David Ortiz is ready to sprint through the finish line.After mostly sitting on the bench during the Boston Red Sox's three-game interleague series in San Diego earlier this week, Ortiz said he feels refreshed for a 23-game stretch run that began with Friday night's 13-3 win over Toronto and might very well lead to one final postseason appearance for him in what he says will be his final season.Editor's Picks Big Papi gets a big parka as parting gift in Toronto As his farewell tour heads for home, David Ortiz's stop in Toronto saw the slugger treated to some warm winter gear and a donation to his charity.