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AlThey are all outrageous. IMO, the only way to get around this is to find a hotel within a 30 mile radius of Boston, which won't be hard to do. Get a map of Massachusetts and scribe and arc from Salem, NH to Norwood, MA. Boston sits right on the ocean, so you are really drawing a half circle. The drive in from Salem, NH is via I-93 and the drive up from Norwood is via I-95. Not bad drives, but traffic can be a nightmare!! Coming in from the west will be via the Massachusetts Turnpike, aka I-90. I would think rates in these areas will be more reasonable. Your best bet might be along the Mass Pike, which goes directly past Fenway. You will also take the Mass Pike to head west and do Cooperstown. Parking will not be a pleasant experience. Get a map of the "T" (the subway) and utilize it to move around town...cheap and easy, just pretty dumpy down under.
As for tix, scalping is illegal at the ball park, but it is done...just don't get caught. You are better off Googling Red Sox tix, looking up stub hub.com, or eBay. I wouldn't wait too long to get tix. As for tours, I'm sure you can get info again from Googling Fenway Park tours. As for the sun, day games should be no problem unless you are sitting in the bleachers in deep center field. For night games, the best viewing is roughly from half-way up the first base line, but before the foul pole, then back around past home plate and all of the third base side. Once the sun sets you'll be ok, but the temperature will drop. If you can possibly snag Monstah seats, I suspect you will feel a baseball experience like no other.
Boston has lots to offer, it just ain't cheap. And, BTW, if you're a Yankee fan, wearing your pinstripe gear or white "NY" cap will not endear you to those who will sit nearby. Better to low key and blend, the fans can be very, VERY vocal and abusive. It's mostly in fun, but I've seen it get carried away, especially after a Red Sox - Yankee game and all the beer has kicked in.
As for Springtime weather, I'd suggest you dress in layers. I have seen it snow in May. Night games can still be pretty nippy because of the proximity to the Atlantic. If there is an ocean breeze you will wish you had a sweater and jacket. I would also highly recommend taking binoculars, Fenway Park has some great scenery, both on and off the field.
GL, enjoy Boston!!