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July 26, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox 60 years ago, Ted Williams changed baseball during his Hall of Fame speech The slugger's unexpected advocacy for Negro League stars was controversial and necessary to prevent legends lfrom being forgotten. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox trade Connelly Early for infielder who has hit 17 HRs for Nationals this season More than a week before the trade deadline, the Red Sox have dealt from their starting rotation depth to add a bat to their lineup. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Sports Betting Experts release new Blue Jays vs. Red Sox predictions Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Predictons. By Sina Torki | Special Correspondent MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray explains colorful ‘bad combination’ that led to worst start in months After making nine quality starts in a row — and not allowing more than three earned runs in an outing in more than three months, it’s fair to think Red Sox righty Sonny Gray was due for a stinker at some point. Not in his mind, though. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Sonny Gray has rare stinker; Dylan Cease throws 1-hitter for Jays Sonny Gray had a rare stinker and Dylan Cease threw a one-hitter as the Red Sox lose to the Blue Jays at Fenway. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox have pitcher averaging 100 mph with fastball — and he credits teammate The Red Sox reliever reached triple-digits with eight of his 12 fastballs Friday. With that, his average fastball velocity this season increased to 100.0 mph exactly. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.