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September 7, 2025 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Patriots How Mike Vrabel continues to be inspired by late Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield Mike Vrabel talks about his friendship with Tim Wakefield and the late Red Sox pitcher's impact on him. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com Read more Subscriber Exclusive   Some Things I Think I Think: With Roman Anthony sidelined, it’s time for Alex Bregman to shine Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox explain sloppy fielding plays, including error that ‘changed the momentum’ of loss Alex Cora often sees the positive in Red Sox losses, pointing out encouraging signs or noting that a play or two changed the course of a tough battle. His reaction Saturday night was different. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Ceddanne Rafaela faked out Red Sox starter with celebration on ‘incredible’ play: ‘I thought he didn’t get it’ A game that featured multiple defensive lowlights for the Red Sox on Saturday also featured perhaps the club’s best glovework of the entire season — and a celebration that faked out some of Ceddanne Rafaela's teammates. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Trevor Story error dooms Boston in game featuring dueling HR robberies Sloppy defense doomed the Red Sox on Saturday as they lost their third straight game, this time by a 5-1 score in Arizona. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox outline pitching plans for A’s series, but don’t know when Payton Tolle will pitch next On Saturday, Alex Cora provided some clarity on his team’s pitching plans for next week’s series against the Athletics in Sacramento, but it remains to be determined when rookie lefty Payton Tolle will pitch next. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access   $5 for the first month   Subscribe Now