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 Philadelphia Phillies need to add an outfielder ahead of the trade deadline, and a trade with the Boston Red Sox could give them what they need.

Abreu missed a 93.5 mph sinker below the strike zone from Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly on his first-pitch bunt attempt. He then ripped the next pitch into the right field bleachers to give Boston its first lead of the three-game series after 24 innings tied or trailing.

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.

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