Longtime executive Theo Epstein, along with retired umpire Joe West. When it comes to baseball and music, the connection runs a lot deeper than walk-up songs and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” ...

West, who holds the major league umpire record with 5,460 regular-season games, is a country music singer and songwriter — leading to the nicknames “Cowboy Joe” and “Country Joe.” ...

Current ballplayers like Yoán Moncada, and prospects, too. Longtime executive Theo Epstein, along with retired umpire Joe West. When it comes to baseball and music, the connection runs a lot ...