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March 8, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Subscriber Exclusive   Some Things I Think I Think: In early going, Red Sox infield defense showing signs of improvement Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox INF Caleb Durbin isn’t sure where he’s going to play – and doesn’t much care The Red Sox could play Caleb Durbin at either second or third. Either way, he's fine with their decision. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Masataka Yoshida blasts home run for Japan; can he break own WBC record? Red Sox DH/outfielder Masataka Yoshida belted a 387-foot home run to help Japan beat Korea 8-6 in a WBC pool play game Saturday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Romy Gonzalez set to see specialist, determine whether shoulder needs surgery Red Sox utility player Romy Gonzalez will meet with specialist Dr. Jeffrey Dugas to determine whether he needs to undergo surgery. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox sluggers combine for 4 hits, 3 RBIs in Venezuela’s WBC win; Masataka Yoshida has big game Red Sox starter Ranger Suárez earned the win in Venezuela’s 6-2 victory over Netherlands on Friday in a WBC pool play game. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox rookie continues to show impressive velocity in scoreless start; Kristian Campbell homers Red Sox rookie starter Connelly Early reached 96.2 mph with his fastball in 3 ⅔ scoreless innings against the Tigers on Friday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    See more   Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1     Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.