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May 2, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox rookie lefty, in a night of firsts at Fenway, wins MLB debut It's been a week of firsts for the Red Sox, and Friday was Jake Bennett's turn. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Jarren Duran helps Red Sox reverse scary early-season trend, ‘breathe’ with big swing With one swing of the bat Friday, Jarren Duran helped the Red Sox — at least for one night — flip the script on a trend that has defined their underwhelming season so far. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Jarren Duran has big swing as rookie lefty wins MLB debut vs. Astros Rookie Jake Bennett went five strong innings and Jarren Duran provided the offense with a three-run homer as the Red Sox returned to Fenway with a win Friday night. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox New Red Sox manager had ‘never been on Fenway Park field’ before home debut Friday Chad Tracy’s home debut as interim manager of the Red Sox came with another milestone Friday. It also marked the first time he has ever stepped foot on the Fenway Park field. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox will have Brayan Bello start this week; What about Sonny Gray? The Red Sox are working through some uncertainty when it comes to their starting rotation after Monday. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Roman Anthony slumping at first-month marker; ‘I’m not hitting...It’s obvious, right?’ Roman Anthony is looking to bust out after a slow start to the season. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.