The Red Sox' offensive approach has raised some questions. With such importance being placed on increasing bat speed, hitting the ball hard in the air and batted ball quality metrics, are the Red Sox sacrificing contact? news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 11, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox How scrutinized Red Sox’ offensive approach aligns with Driveline (and Ted Williams) The Red Sox' offensive approach has raised some questions. With such importance being placed on increasing bat speed, hitting the ball hard in the air and batted ball quality metrics, are the Red Sox sacrificing contact? By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Why Red Sox seem ‘obsessed’ with fastball velocity and how Driveline is helping them increase it The Red Sox have made fastball velocity a priority. The nerds, including Driveline founder Kyle Boddy, are helping young pitchers in the organization increase it. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com and Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Old Red Sox fan favorite also one of new ‘true utility player’ IKF’s favorites Isiah Kiner-Falefa is embracing his new role as a Red Sox super-utility player. An old Red Sox fan favorite is one of IKF's favorites. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Isiah Kiner-Falefa introduced, reveals role he’ll play with Red Sox MassLive’s Sean McAdam recaps an eventful Tuesday at JetBlue Park that included Isiah Kiner-Falefa getting formally introduced. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com and Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has people to prove wrong in ‘26 — but keeping them to himself for now Motivation is a tricky thing for athletes, so don't ask what's driving Garrett Crochet in Year 2 with the Red Sox. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $5   Subscribe Now