The Red Sox are now 54-48 and hold the third American League Wild Card spot. They also are still within striking distance in the AL East. They have some needs to address leading up to the trade deadline. They have holes in the starting rotation, the bullpen, and at first base.

The Boston Red Sox want a young, 'impact' starting pitcher. The problem is that teams rarely give those pitchers away. With the trade deadline only nine days aw

The Red Sox had scored just one run in their first 24 innings coming out of the All-Star break and were in danger of getting swept at Wrigley Field.