Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman had to leave Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a back injury, but Boston appears to have avoided a massive hit to its bullpen.

Boston Red Sox's Alex Cora cautioned his team against trusting trade deadline rumors, claiming some ESPN personnel 'made s--- up' during his time at the network.

The hard-throwing lefty walked the first two batters he faced and recorded one out before exiting in the eighth inning.

As the Dodgers continue to ponder their trade deadline options, Teoscar Hernández helps power a resurgent Dodger offense to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Marcelo Mayer's injury is leading to a lot of moving parts for the Red Sox. It could also impact how Craig Breslow approaches next week's trade deadline.

The Boston Red Sox seem to be on the hunt for controllable starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline. While a rental pitcher could make sense, it would be better for Boston if it could acquire a pitcher with two or three years of team control beyond this season.

The Boston Red Sox's trade deadline could be just as much about subtractions as it is additions. Barring a total collapse in the next week, the Red Sox should b