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David Ortiz's 'Shirt Curse' Haunts Blue Jays Rookie

10/29/2025

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David Ortiz, Hall of Famer, cursed Addison Barger after he rejected Ortiz's 'MY DAWG' shirt during the World Series.
Addison Barger, a Toronto Blue Jays player, declined the shirt because of its Red Sox branding.
Ortiz presented the shirt to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, who had a standout performance in Game 2.
Addison Barger is set to start Game 3 against Tyler Glasnow, hoping to break the shirt curse.

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Story summary

David Ortiz, Hall of Famer, cursed Addison Barger after he rejected Ortiz's 'MY DAWG' shirt during the World Series.
Addison Barger, a Toronto Blue Jays player, declined the shirt because of its Red Sox branding.
Ortiz presented the shirt to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, who had a standout performance in Game 2.
Addison Barger is set to start Game 3 against Tyler Glasnow, hoping to break the shirt curse.