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May 31, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: Red Sox need to get their stories straight on player injuries Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox catcher wears Wally head for first time, then has ‘homer that wasn’t a homer’ taken away The Red Sox introduced their “Wally Head” home run celebration at the start of 2025. Connor Wong hadn’t homered since September 8, 2024. Saturday, then, represented a momentous occasion for the catcher — until it wasn't. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Connor Wong (3 RBIs), Sonny Gray (7 Ks) help Boston rout Guardians The Red Sox turned a close game into a laugher late and beat the Guardians, 9-1, on Saturday afternoon. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox ‘well aware’ of veteran reliever with 1.40 ERA, June 1 opt-out at Triple-A The calendar will force the Red Sox into considering a roster move in the coming days with Tommy Kahnle (and his 1.40 ERA) able to opt out of his minor league deal Monday. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Do Red Sox have a new starting catcher? Chad Tracy weighs in When the season opened, the Red Sox had Carlos Narváez back as their starting catcher and Connor Wong as a capable, experienced backup. Less than 60 games into the season, though, neither appears to be the team’s primary catcher. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox lineup includes 7 righties Saturday; Masataka Yoshida, Marcelo Mayer not starting Facing a tough lefty in rookie Parker Messick on Saturday, the Red Sox will start seven lefties with a couple of key players (like Masataka Yoshida and Marcelo Mayer) on the bench. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.