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Behind the Scenes of Opening Day Preparations, From a Distance

Related Topics: Tony Massarotti, Michelle Wu

What does it take to get America’s most beloved ballpark ready for opening day? I don’t work for the Sox, but my day job does provide me with a view of the stadium, from where I can clearly see the video boards. Throughout the day, I check in on the screens to see what’s going on, as a way to remind myself that baseball is almost here. Here’s a look at what happened at Fenway on Tuesday as they put the finishing touches on the field for the 2023 season.

8:37 AM: I arrive at work, log on to my computer, and go to the kitchen to make a coffee.