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May 17, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: Trevor Story’s bad luck with injuries has made his time in Boston hugely disappointing Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Willson Contreras makes Red Sox teammate’s heart rate spike with clutch homer: ‘That changed the dugout in a hurry’ Willson Contreras delivered one of the biggest swings of the young Red Sox season Saturday night in Atlanta. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Aroldis Chapman’s eventful night includes viral hugs in Red Sox bullpen, kick save and milestone A run-of-the-mill Saturday for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman turned into an eventful night that included suspicious hugs, a kick save and a milestone. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Willson Contreras hits game-winning homer, Payton Tolle dominates Braves The Red Sox won an eventful game in Atlanta on Friday night thanks to Payton Tolle, Willson Contreras and Aroldis Chapman. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox manager outlines next steps for injured Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet It’s unlikely that outfielder Roman Anthony or starter Garrett Crochet will return from the injured list before the Red Sox return home to Boston to play Friday. Still, though, both key players are making progress. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reveal plan at shortstop with Trevor Story out; is Marcelo Mayer part of it? Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy knew the question was coming Saturday afternoon. With Trevor Story potentially facing a lengthy absence with a sports hernia, is there a chance Boston shifts Marcelo Mayer from second base to shortstop? By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.