BOSTON – A few new Red Sox traditions are starting this season, and the Nation is in for a treat.

During Winter Weekend in January, Red Sox chairman Tom Werner said, “We spend a lot of time trying to figure out ways to bring new fans into the park… We spend a lot of time talking about the experience of going to Fenway.” And boy did ownership really nail it this offseason with these updates being introduced throughout the 2024 season!

The Dunkin’ Cup

It’s real and it’s spectacular! A 25-foot fiberglass Dunkin’ Iced Coffee cup will be added to the left light tower above the Green Monster. Like when the Coke Bottles changed the aura of the Monster, The Dunkin’ Cup looks to do the same. And in partnership with The Jimmy Fund, Dunkin’ is expected to make a $1,000 donation every time a homerun hits The Dunkin’ Cup, and $500 every time a homerun is hit over the Green Monster.

Jordan’s Furniture Pavilion Club

Pavilion Club 14 will now become the Jordan’s Furniture Pavilion Club (JFPC). Fans will have the unique opportunity to select their seating preference by choosing between accent chairs, armchairs, chaises, sofas, sectionals, recliners, counter stools and dining benches. Talk about an experience!

The Fenway Lantern

You can see it from Loretta’s, from View Boston, from the top of the Bunker Hill Monument, hell you will probably be able to see it from Eliot Tower at Blue Hills! After every Red Sox win, home or away, The Fenway Lantern will be lit. Think Robert Newman & John Pulling alerting Paul Revere of British troops attacking meets Gondor calling for aid.

Imagined as part of their centerfield expansion project, the Lantern will bring an iconic experiential feature to the ‘Cathedral of Boston’ that fans of all ages can experience and enjoy. The structure will stand a number of stories above the centerfield bleachers and will even include a 360-degree observation deck, big enough for 10 people at a time. Admission is $9 for adults and children 10 and under are FREE.

WB Mason Monster Sheet

A section of the Green Monster, sponsored by WB Mason, will be a 16×20 “monster” sheet of Flagship Copy Paper. Who but them could pull this off?!?

Since this will actually affect on-field play, the following new rules will be put in place:

• If a batted ball hits the WB Mason paper section and tears through the paper, two (2) bases are awarded.
• If a batted ball hits the WB Mason paper section, but does not continue through, the ball remains in-play.
• Looney Tune Rule: If a fielder, after making a legal catch on the playing surface, crashes/runs through the paper section (Looney Tune-like) at any point while in possession of the ball, the base runners shall be entitled to advance one base and the ball shall be dead. *Fielder will be checked for paper cuts

EXAMPLES:
(1) Fielder catches a fly ball on the field of play, and momentum carries him through the paper, into/under the Green Monster. The fielder maintains possession of the ball.
Ruling: Legal catch. “Time” is called and all runners awarded one base from the time of the pitch.

(2) Fielder catches a fly ball on the field of play, and momentum carries him through the paper, into/under the Monster. While in/under the Monster, the fielder drops the ball.
Ruling: No catch. Two (2) bases awarded. “Time” is called, and all runners advance two (2) bases.

(3) Bases loaded, one out. Fielder catches ball and momentum carries him into/under the Monster. May the fielder throw for a play?
Ruling: No. “Time” is called, and all runners advance one base.

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I think I speak for all of Red Sox Nation when I say this should be the best season yet!!!