MFA director Malcolm Rogers to retire

The director will end his 19-year tenure, which has been marked by massive growth, as soon as a successor is hired.

David Ortiz whiffs against Northeastern (in front of catcher Josh Treff) but the big DH was able to laugh it off. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

This spring, David Ortiz is getting into it

Ortiz missed all the spring games last year nursing an injury, but things are going much better for him this time.

GOP event with Christie, Romney raises $1m

Chris Christie was in Boston with Mitt Romney and Charlie Baker to raise money for Republican gubernatorial candidates.

Grady Sizemore comes out of the dugout for his first at-bat in Thursday’s game against Northeastern. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

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DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Game time for Grady Sizemore

Seven surgeries and 888 days since his last baseball game, Sizemore took the field for the Red Sox.

Justin Timberlake will return to Boston in July.

concert review

Justin Timberlake dances the night away at TD Garden

His nonstop performance weaved disparate tempos, textures, moods, and styles into an exhilarating night of sleek pop soul.

Brassaï’s “Avenue de l’Observa-toire.”

photography review

City of Light, illuminated at Boston College

Think of “Paris Night & Day: Photography between the Wars,” the current exhibition at the McMullen Museum, as “A Photographable Feast.”

Now the only character Tracy Morgan has to play is himself

During the comedian’s 50-city tour, for the first time in years he didn’t have to be Tracy Jordan from “30 Rock” or any of his “Saturday Night Live” characters.

Opinion

Alex Beam

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/02/27/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/BeamAlex-1585.jpg Confessions of a weather geek

Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. Except check the forecasts. Lots of forecasts.

Sports

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RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Pedro Martinez was back in camp and ready for some fun with ex-teammate David Ortiz.

Pedro Martinez wants expanded role with pitchers

The former ace, now a special assistant to the GM, wants to work more with players and do less in the way of “public appearances.”

Arts

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stage review

Timberly Canale and Mikhail Baryshnikov take a tumble together in ArtsEmerson’s “Man in a Case.”

Baryshnikov adds grace to ‘Man in a Case’

Adapted from a pair of stories by Anton Chekhov, the mixed-media theater piece is a somber and visually striking 75 minutes at the Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre.

Style

fashion

Claire Underwood means business

The “House of Cards” character’s intentions play out in classic silhouettes, a neutral, dark palette, and minimal accessories.