Photos: Boston Red Sox Recognize Pete Frates Day in Boston.

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy, and Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner pose for a photograph with ALS survivor Pete Frates during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh presents ALS survivor Pete Frates and his wife Julie with a certificate during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner speaks alongside ALS survivor Pete Frates and his wife Julie during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy speaks during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy speaks alongside ALS survivor Pete Frates and his wife Julie during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Members of the Boston College baseball team greet ALS Survivor Pete Frates during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: ALS survivor Pete Frates holds the proclamation certificate during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Members of the Boston College baseball team pose for a photograph with ALS Survivor Pete Frates during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

September 5, 2017, Boston, MA: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks with Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)

The city of Boston today declared Sept. 5 as Pete Frates Day in honor of Pete Frates, the former Boston College baseball player whose battle with ALS inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge.

In attendance at the proclamation were Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy and Chairman Tom Werner, as well as Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.

Photos: Commissioner Manfred Speaks At Spring Training.

BONITA SPRINGS, FL. – FEBRUARY 19: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the Grapefruit League Media Availability at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Bonita Springs, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

BONITA SPRINGS, FL. – FEBRUARY 19: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the Grapefruit League Media Availability at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Bonita Springs, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

BONITA SPRINGS, FL. – FEBRUARY 19: Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Andy MacPhail attend the Grapefruit League Media Availability at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Bonita Springs, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

BONITA SPRINGS, FL. – FEBRUARY 19: Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski speaks to media during the Grapefruit League Media Availability at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Bonita Springs, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

BONITA SPRINGS, FL. – FEBRUARY 19: Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfredd and Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor speak during the Grapefruit League Media Availability at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Bonita Springs, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

BONITA SPRINGS, FL. – FEBRUARY 19: Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell speaks to media during the Grapefruit League Media Availability at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Bonita Springs, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Here are some quick photos from an Major League Baseball media availability appearance in Fort Myers, Florida at the beginning of Spring Training. I was asked by MLB to cover the event. 

Baseball is back in business for the year! More to come from Red Sox Spring Training soon.

Boston Red Sox Photos: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 vs. Atlanta Braves

“Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred walks with Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino and Executive Vice President & Senior Advisor to the President/CEO Dr. Charles Steinberg after speaking to the Boston Red Sox Front Office at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts dives into home plate as he scores during the sixth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox third baseman Brock Holt is tagged out as he attempts to steal during the fifth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval and first baseman Mike Napoli high five after scoring during the sixth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox players react as Brock Holt hits for the cycle during the eighth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts slips as he catches a fly ball during the seventh inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart congratulates second baseman Brock Holt following the game after he hits for the cycle during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox players react as Brock Holt hits for the cycle during the eighth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt legs out a triple as he hits for the cycle during the eighth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts congratulates second baseman Brock Holt following the game after he hits for the cycle during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 16, 2015.”

Yesterday was an exciting day to be at Fenway Park. In the morning, the Red Sox front office was invited to listen in on a talk by the new Commissioner of baseball, Rob Manfred, during his visit to Boston.

In the afternoon, the Red Sox offense broke out, as Brock Holt collected hit for the cycle and led the team to a win. What a game!

Now for some much needed rest and down time after two long back-to-back home stands.