https://www.yahoo.com/sports/boston...ominican-republic-hospitalized-020705191.html Former Red Sox player David "Big Papi" Ortiz was shot in the back by a man outside a bar. Two men ambushed him. The one who shot him approached Ortiz and fired at close range. Ortiz is recovering in the hospital after surgery. He is expected to make a full recovery. The shooter was beaten badly by patrons at the bar before being arrested. He is also in the hospital. The other suspect got away.