As team values rise — highlighted by the record $6.1 billion sale of the NBA’s Boston Celtics — sports empires are thriving.

Red Sox legend Jonathan Papelbon has signed a one-day contract with the Westfield Starfires and will throw a ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs for fans at the game in August.

As part of NJ Advance Media’s 2025 draft coverage, we’ve taken a deep dive into the history of the MLB Draft as it relates to ...