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April 5, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: At last, 1986 Red Sox get their time in the sun Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Power vs. power: Red Sox closer beat by slugger in game with low margin of error for pitchers Red Sox fans at Fenway Park witnessed a true power vs. power matchup in the ninth inning with closer Aroldis Chapman facing Padres slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox still seeking an offensive identity — with little margin for error | Sean McAdam You can't win if you don't score many runs — as the Red Sox are finding out. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Aroldis Chapman allows go-ahead run in ninth, Boston loses Instant reactions from the Red Sox' 3-2 loss to the Padres at Fenway Park on Saturday: By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Marcelo Mayer showed ‘top-notch’ acting in TV commercial: ‘He’s a natural’ That Marcelo Mayer CarShield commercial you keep seeing on NESN? An example of "top-notch acting," says Roman Anthony. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox What Red Sox’ Alex Cora said Roman Anthony is working on to improve his throws from left field Left fielder Roman Anthony has struggled with both accuracy and strength on his throws so far this season. Manager Alex Cora explained what Anthony is working on to improve in this area. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.