So far, Willson Contreras has been the straw that stirs the drink for the Red Sox. His call for more energy in the clubhouse Saturday catalyzed the team to a series win. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

April 13, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox newcomer brings homers, mind games, nickname and (most importantly) energy to lead offense So far, Willson Contreras has been the straw that stirs the drink for the Red Sox. His call for more energy in the clubhouse Saturday catalyzed the team to a series win. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox Three struggling Red Sox broke out Sunday, including hitter whose average rose 51 points in one day Three struggling Red Sox broke out in a big way Sunday. Here's how Jarren Duran, Trevor Story and Brayan Bello impacted the win in St. Louis. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Jazz Chisholm admits to not knowing force out rule after Yankees’ loss in extra innings Jazz Chisholm was confused about MLB's force out rules. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Willson Contreras (4 hits), Jarren Duran (3-run double) power comfortable rubber game win Instant reactions as the Red Sox (6-9) score early and often to beat the Cardinals, 7-2, in the rubber game of a three-game series to open the second road trip of 2026. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox lineup: Backup catcher (hitting .417) gets start in series finale vs. Cardinals Here's how the Red Sox will line up as they look to win their second straight series Sunday in a rubber game against the Cardinals. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Willson Contreras wasn’t expecting ovation he got from Cardinals fans Willson Contreras received an ovation from Cardinals fans in his return to St. Louis that made him emotional. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.