Baseball Star Wade Boggs is Healthy Again

May 9, 2026, 16:41
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Introduction

Wade Boggs is a famous baseball player. He had cancer for two years, but now the cancer is gone.

Main Body

Wade Boggs went to Fenway Park. He met other famous players there. They celebrated the 125th birthday of the Boston Red Sox team. Mr. Boggs found the cancer early with a blood test. He had medicine and radiation in Florida. Now the doctors say he is healthy. He tells all men to go to the doctor for tests. Mr. Boggs played baseball for 18 years. He was very good at hitting the ball. He left the Boston team because a boss died and his contract stopped. He did not want to leave.

Conclusion

Mr. Boggs is healthy now. He still likes the Boston Red Sox.

Learning

πŸ•’ Past vs. Now

Look at how we talk about things that finished and things that are true right now:

The Past (Finished)

  • He had cancer. β†’ It is over.
  • He went to the park. β†’ He is not there now.
  • He played baseball. β†’ He is retired.

The Present (Now)

  • He is healthy. β†’ Current state.
  • He likes the team. β†’ Current feeling.

πŸ› οΈ Useful Word Combos

In English, we use these specific words together:

  • Go to the doctor (Visit for health)
  • Hit the ball (Action in sports)
  • Find early (Discover something quickly)

πŸ’‘ Simple Tip

To make a sentence negative in the past, use did not + basic verb:

  • He did not want to leave. (NOT: He did not wanted)

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
a person who plays a sport
Example:He is a baseball player.
cancer (n.)
a disease where cells grow out of control
Example:She was diagnosed with cancer.
years (n.)
periods of 365 days
Example:He worked there for many years.
gone (adj.)
no longer present
Example:The medicine is gone.
park (n.)
a large public green area
Example:They walked in the park.
met (v.)
encountered someone
Example:I met my friend yesterday.
famous (adj.)
well known by many people
Example:She is a famous singer.
celebrated (v.)
honored or praised
Example:They celebrated his victory.
birthday (n.)
anniversary of a person's birth
Example:Her birthday is next week.
team (n.)
a group working together
Example:The team won the game.
found (v.)
discovered
Example:He found the book on the shelf.
early (adj.)
before the usual time
Example:He arrived early.
blood (n.)
the liquid in the body
Example:Blood tests are common.
test (n.)
an examination to check condition
Example:She took a test.
medicine (n.)
drug to treat illness
Example:He took medicine for his cough.
healthy (adj.)
free from illness
Example:She feels healthy after the treatment.
go (v.)
move to a place
Example:They will go to the doctor.
played (v.)
participated in sport
Example:He played baseball for 18 years.
good (adj.)
of high quality
Example:He was a good player.
ball (n.)
spherical object used in games
Example:He hit the ball far.
left (v.)
departed
Example:He left the team.
boss (n.)
person who manages others
Example:The boss gave orders.
contract (n.)
agreement
Example:He signed a contract.
want (v.)
desire
Example:He wants to stay.
still (adv.)
even now
Example:He is still healthy.
likes (v.)
enjoys
Example:He likes baseball.