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October 11, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Sports Some Things I Think I Think: Full review of Red Sox’ training, medical staff needed Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox’ Garrett Whitlock pitched through fractured tibia Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock pitched through leg pain late in the 2026 season. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Sonny Gray makes quick decision on playing career Veteran pitcher Sonny Gray, 36, has decided to continue his playing career, expressing willingness to re-sign with the Red Sox or pursue other teams in pursuit of a World Series title. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox State of the Sox: Five questions team must answer before offseason gets underway The Red Sox face key offseason decisions on coaching, roster construction, budget constraints, prospect depth, and aging contracts as they prepare for the 2027 season. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox George Steinbrenner would never have stood for so much Yankee playoff failure A decade and a half without a title would have meant multiple firings under the Boss. Under Hal, it means business as usual. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Why the Red Sox will extend Adley Rutschman — and why they won’t | Chris Cotillo Will the Red Sox extend Adley Rutschman this winter? It's a complicated question with many pros and cons. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for the first month   Proceed to Checkout            (Cancel Anytime)