In the latest episode of MassLive’s Extra Point, Matt Vautour and Chris Mason debate arbitration projections for Red Sox players this offseason. They also dive into the biggest area of concern for the Patriots against the Raiders this weekend. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

October 8, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Should the Red Sox move on from Jarren Duran, Triston Casas or other arb eligible players? In the latest episode of MassLive’s Extra Point, Matt Vautour and Chris Mason debate arbitration projections for Red Sox players this offseason. They also dive into the biggest area of concern for the Patriots against the Raiders this weekend. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com and Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Overlooked Red Sox prospect (54 stolen bases) didn’t ‘let up on the gas’ Red Sox outfield prospect Andrews Opata stole 54 bases this season, second in the Carolina League and just one behind the leader. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? Drop them in the comments or send an email to fenwayinsider@masslive.com By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Alex Cora won’t manage anywhere in 2027 — and Red Sox will pay him big money in last year of deal Alex Cora’s sabbatical from the dugout is expected to span another year. He once again informed the Phillies he doesn't want to manage them. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Are the Red Sox in a better place as an organization compared to last year? | The Fenway Rundown Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo discuss their biggest takeaways from the Red Sox' end-of-season press conference. By Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox What role will Curtis Mead have on ‘27 Red Sox? Plus Jason Varitek, coaching update (notebook) Sam Kennedy, Craig Breslow and Chad Tracy provided updates on Curtis Mead's role for 2027, Jason Varitek's status in the organization, the coaching staff, Garrett Crochet's shoulder and more during Monday's end-of-season press conference. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for the first month   Proceed to Checkout            (Cancel Anytime)