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August 16, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray has quietly assumed the role of staff ace in absence of Garrett Crochet | Sean McAdam Garrett Crochet has been sidelined since April. Without him, Sonny Gray has emerged as someone on whom the Red Sox can depend. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Three-run ninth secures another shutout win behind Sonny Gray The Red Sox gave themselves a chance to win the series with a victory Saturday night. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Masataka Yoshida leaves game with hamstring injury, likely headed for IL The Red Sox DH, who had been hitting over .300 since June 10, had to come out of Saturday's game and is expected to miss time. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox set to welcome three players back from IL to start rehab assignments this week They're not ready to help the major league club, but three key Red Sox players are about to start the final part of their journey back from injuries. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Boston native has historic MLB debut with three home runs Joshua Báez hit a home run in each of his first three at-bats for the Cardinals. By The Associated Press | MassLive MORE    Red Sox Red Sox lineup: Masataka Yoshida in leadoff spot, Sonny Gray goes for win No. 15 Soony Gray has been the Red Sox' best pitcher this season. He goes for a career-best 15th win Saturday night. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    See more     Get Back to What You've Missed   Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now     Cancel anytime.