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April 8, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Alex Cora hopes Red Sox veteran’s big hit is ‘the beginning of something cool’ Red Sox veteran Trevor Story’s early-season struggles have resulted from swinging too often at pitches out of the strike zone. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reliever escapes big jam with Justin Slaten (side) hurt: ‘It’s nothing I’m not used to’ Justin Slaten has been an early-season bullpen standout for the reeling Red Sox, striking out five batters in 3 ⅓ shutout innings over four games so far. Facing a seventh-inning jam Tuesday, though, manager Alex Cora went to Zack Kelly to replace Garrett Crochet after 107 pitches. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet plays stopper in second try at halting losing streak Part of an ace's job description is make sure losing streaks don't grow. Mission accomplished for Garrett Crochet. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Trevor Story (2-run 2B), Garrett Crochet (7 Ks) get Boston back in win column The Red Sox got back in the win column Tuesday night at Fenway behind strong performances from Garrett Crochet and Trevor Story. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox ace’s night with Boston legends made him feel World Series title is ‘inevitable’ Garrett Crochet spent some time with Julian Edelman, Derrick White and Zdeno Chara on Saturday — and walked away from the event motivated. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.