Willson Contreras was the villain in Monday night's Home Run Derby with two Phillies fan favorites in the contest. He lost in the semifinals to former Cubs teammate Kyle Schwarber. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

July 14, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox’ Willson Contreras embraces villain role in Home Run Derby — and loses in semis Willson Contreras was the villain in Monday night's Home Run Derby with two Phillies fan favorites in the contest. He lost in the semifinals to former Cubs teammate Kyle Schwarber. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox Justin Verlander recalls facing David Ortiz in Red Sox legend’s final season Justin Verlander had a full-circle moment on Monday when he joined David Ortiz and Derek Jeter on the FOX desk ahead of the MLB Home Run Derby. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox As ex-Red Sox lefty makes first All-Star game at 33, Chris Sale proud of ‘little brother’ As Chris Sale rode to Citizens Bank Park on the National League All-Star team’s bus Monday morning, he took a minute to make sure a longtime rotation mate was recognized for his first career All-Star nod. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox MLB insider believes there’s ‘no chance’ the Red Sox sell at deadline as of now Two weeks ago, the Red Sox looked primed to be sellers at the deadline. After a nine-game win streak that got them back within a half-game of an American Wild Card spot, those plans could change. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox receive poor grades from experts for 2026 first-round draft pick The 2026 MLB Draft has come and gone and the Red Sox added several new players to their organization. Here’s what those around MLB are saying about Jake Schaffner, and how experts graded the Red Sox’ first-round pick. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Worcester Red Sox Mikey Romero, Worcester Red Sox walk off against Rochester Red Wings The win moved the WooSox to one game over .500. By Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.