Connelly Early impressed in his 2026 Grapefruit League debut. MassLive’s Sean McAdam recaps Monday’s loss, Early’s performance and more. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 24, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Connelly Early makes Grapefruit League debut for Red Sox Connelly Early impressed in his 2026 Grapefruit League debut. MassLive’s Sean McAdam recaps Monday’s loss, Early’s performance and more. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox pushed Connelly Early to get bigger so that he could get better Connelly Early returned this spring sporting an additional 15 pounds of muscle. Monday gave him a chance to try out his new physique on the mound. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox newcomer given honorable mention on MLB insider’s Top 10 third basemen list The newest Red Sox infielder received an honorable mention from an MLB insider. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reliever wants first baseball card — and to solidify himself as big leaguer in Year 5 Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly wants his own baseball card — and he’s not being shy about it as he looks to turn a corner in 2026. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Alex Cora’s shout out gave Boston Red Sox trade acquisition ‘more energy’ The Red Sox trade addition said, “Fighting for a spot, I’ve never saw it like that.” By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox lineup includes players competing for Opening Day roster spots The Red Sox have some players in Monday’s lineup against Tampa Bay who are competing for Opening Day roster spots. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.