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March 29, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: ABS challenges have made the game better — and more entertaining Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox rookie on wild MLB debut: ‘It was a very up and down, emotional at-bat’ Red Sox rookie Ryan Watson had a wild MLB debut with two straight overturned calls. “It was a very up and down, emotional at-bat." By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray explains ‘weird’ play at plate, trying to make diving tag Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray dived unsuccessfully to tag out Reds’ Matt McLain at home plate during a chaotic 35-pitch first inning. He explained what happened. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray has forgettable start in an otherwise unforgettable game Sonny Gray's first start in a Red Sox uniform was far from special. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Roman Anthony takes responsibility: ‘It just can’t happen’ Red Sox' Roman Anthony: "I just got too aggressive with it. Can’t happen." By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox learn the hard way that timing is everything with ABS challenges| Sean McAdam The Red Sox found out the hard way what happens when you use up your ABS challenges too early. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    See more   Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1     Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.