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August 3, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox’ sweep of Dodgers comes with certificate of authenticity | Sean McAdam The Red Sox have officially passed the novelty stage. Their play this weekend was further proof that they're legitimate contenders. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox deserve trade deadline help but aren’t begging for it with ‘We’ll see’ approach | Chris Cotillo As the Red Sox have kept winning and winning — and winning — over the past few weeks, they’ve taken a very anti-Bryce Harper approach to the trade deadline. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Boston hits 4 homers, finishes off sweep of Dodgers in L.A. The Red Sox' prolonged, season-saving hot streak reached a new peak Sunday as Boston finished off a three-game sweep over the Dodgers. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox await trade deadline with anticipation, uncertainty; ‘We’ll figure it out as we go’ Sure, the Red Sox would like some help at the trade deadline. But that comes with some consequences. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Are Red Sox’ two star rookie starters actually related? Payton Tolle explains Are Payton Tolle and Jake Bennett related? Believe it or not... maybe. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox have top slugger back in lineup Sunday as they try to sweep Dodgers in L.A. The Dodgers have only been swept in a three-game series once all season. That could change Sunday — and the Red Sox have their top hitter in the lineup in a primetime matchup. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.