Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced he has the honor at Fenway Park on Friday night … then the Red Sox said he didn’t … then said he did.

Ryan Weber is expected to start Sunday for Boston at Fenway Park and could become a key as the Red Sox overhaul their starting rotation.

Normally, you’d be getting a traditional season preview. But nothing is normal about this year.

Collin McHugh, who was acquired in the offseason, will skip the season because his surgically repaired elbow isn’t ready.

Brandon Workman had a historically great season in 2019, which came out of nowhere, and the Red Sox closer has struggled against his teammates in summer camp.

Major League Baseball resumes Thursday and all will be right (except that extra-inning rule).

Top prospect Bobby Dalbec is unlikely to be on the roster for the season opener, but hopes to get a chance to contribute soon.

Left-handers Eduardo Rodriguez, Josh Taylor and Darwinzon Hernandez are recovering from COVID-19.

With Eduardo Rodriguez sidelined after a positive test and Chris Sale out after Tommy John surgery, Nathan Eovaldi is the next man up.