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May 1, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Celtics Celtics’ feel-good season is one loss away from becoming a legacy-staining disaster Friday outtakes: Celtics on brink of collapse. Sam Kennedy is defending John Henry from the wrong charge and an absurd solution to tanking. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox roster move: Nate Eaton optioned to make room for pitcher who will likely make MLB debut It appears the the lefty pitching prospect who has a 0.86 ERA will make his MLB debut Friday for the Red Sox. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com and Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Fenway Insider Live: Sean McAdam on Red Sox shakeup, Brayan Bello’s slow start and more MassLive’s Fenway Insider Sean McAdam hosted a live mailbag Thursday at 12 p.m. and highlighted the latest news from the Boston Red Sox. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Mookie Betts bluntly reacts to Red Sox firing Alex Cora Mookie Betts offered a quick response when asked about the Red Sox firing Alex Cora. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox have veteran reliever at Worcester with pending contract clause; ‘Absolutely can help’ A Red Sox roster decision involving reliever Tommy Kahnle could be coming in the next couple of days. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Chad Tracy explains pulling starter Brayan Bello at 63 pitches Chad Tracy made his first questionable decision as Red Sox interim manager in an 8-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.