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January 18, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Will Boston Red Sox’ Opening Day roster include new ‘big guy’ with ‘deep mix’? Ryan Watson’s push to make the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster will be an interesting storyline throughout spring training. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox rumors: Bo Bichette makes his decision Bo Bichette won’t be coming to Boston. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox hire three Driveline alum as minor league coaches; WooSox staff gets new addition The Red Sox hired three Driveline alum as minor league coaches; Triple-A Worcester has a new assistant hitting coach. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   MLB Notebook: Explaining my Hall of Fame ballot; the struggle to annually maintain a top minor league system It's almost time for Hall of Fame voting results to be released - here's how I voted. Also, the challenges of maintaining a top farm system year after year. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Bruins After Chara, which Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots deserve to have numbers retired? .Should Bergeron, Pedroia, and Gronkowski etc have their numbers immortalized? By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Dodgers get even better by signing All-Star outfielder (report) The rich get richer, and such is the case for the Dodgers after they added four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker to their already-strong lineup. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    See more   Enjoy a full year of All Access   for only $1 a week.   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.