One team that could use an influx of young and consistent starting pitching is the Boston Red Sox. While ace Garrett Crochet continues to be worth every penny and Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello have emerged as key arms in the last month,

Marcelo Mayer's trip to the IL means Boston might be in the market for a second baseman, while Connor Wong's struggles could lead to a new backup catcher.

Whatever happens in the next week, Bregman wants the Red Sox to avoid distractions and stay focused on the game. Boston will attempt to bounce back from its series opening loss to the Dodgers with Garrett Crochet on the mound Saturday. Los Angeles will counter with veteran Clayton Kershaw.

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Kevin Millar floated the idea of the Boston Red Sox making a splash for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout.

Red Sox backup catcher Connor Wong‘s double to lead off the third inning Friday was his first extra-base hit this season. He said he's faced "challenges" this season beyond adjusting to a new role.

Hundreds of Aramark workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday night.

The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a peculiar middle ground—good enough to contend, but not quite built to go […]