Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is the best hitter in the American League. Yet, Cal Raleigh, who Seattle Mariners fans lovingly call “Big Dumper,” is more valuable — and the most deserving of the league’s most prestigious award for a position player.

With fans set to return to Fenway Park for Opening Day Thursday, Boston Red Sox staff are getting the ballpark ready for its first crowds since 2019. In addition to traditional preparations, staff members...