Tennessee alum Garrett Crochet and Vanderbilt legend Sonny Gray are willing to put their collegiate rivalry aside in an effort to bring out the best of each other in the Red Sox rotation this season. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 13, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox How top Red Sox starters from rival colleges formed winter bond throwing bullpens together after big trade Tennessee alum Garrett Crochet and Vanderbilt legend Sonny Gray are willing to put their collegiate rivalry aside in an effort to bring out the best of each other in the Red Sox rotation this season. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox New Boston Red Sox starter recalls making David Ortiz’s list in 2015 In 2015, David Ortiz wrote a story for The Players’ Tribune about the five toughest pitchers he has ever faced. A new member of the Red Sox rotation was on Ortiz's list. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray ‘not surprised’ his Yankees comments went viral The new Red Sox starter wasn't surprised his comments about his time with the Yankees went viral. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello throw live BP, position players begin to report The first week of spring training is wrapping up as position players prepare to officially report. MassLive’s Sean McAdam recaps an eventful Thursday at JetBlue Park. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Triston Casas explains cryptic offseason Instagram post was directed at ‘one person’ Triston Casas explained his cryptic offseason Instagram message was directed at one person. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox rookie hasn’t re-watched playoff start — or talked to Cam Schlittler about their battle in Bronx Connelly Early's offseason to-do list did not include watching his playoff start in the Bronx or talking to Cam Schlittler about their rookie-on-rookie battle in the Bronx. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $5   Subscribe Now