The Red Sox’ ten-game win streak (RIP) did extra than simply vault the workforce up the standings — it additionally definitively answered the query of whether or not Craig Breslow should purchase on the quickly approaching commerce deadline within the affirmative. Breslow himself strengthened that notion, noting that they had been aggressive within the offseason of their makes an attempt to win in 2025 and can look to enhance the workforce within the coming days. (Lauren Campbell, MassLive)
Sadly, although, Breslow has already misplaced out on one goal. Breslow, together with representatives from eight different groups, scouted reliever David Robertson in individual not too long ago and “made a powerful run” on the pitcher. However Robertson ended up re-signing with certainly one of his former groups, the Phillies. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)
Is the Robertson deal a harbinger of simply how exhausting it’s going to be to purchase this yr? Below MLB’s new postseason format — which I hate with an timeless ardour — it’s actually exhausting to ever really be out of the postseason race. There could also be 20 groups trying to purchase at this deadline, which can improve the significance of performing early. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
When you’re trying to preserve monitor of which groups may purchase versus promote, right here’s a useful little information. As of now, solely eight groups are listed as potential sellers. (Jim Bowden, The Athletic)
And keep in mind: for pretty much as good as issues really feel with the Sox proper now, this workforce has really compiled an similar document by way of 100 video games because the 2024 and 2023 groups did. So what classes can we take from the final two seasons? (Rob Bradford, WEEI)
Lastly, one thing cool. On Tuesday night time, ESPN will broadcast SportsCenter stay from Chatham within the run-up to a Cape Cod Baseball League matchup between the Chatham Anglers and the Wareham Gatemen. I… wasn’t even certain that SportsCenter was nonetheless a factor. However because the proprietor of a Wareham Gateman hat (which is now so much much less cool than it was after I purchased it for the reason that WooSox began utilizing basically the identical emblem) I’ll be tuning in. (Chad Finn, Boston Globe)
