And, entering play Tuesday, Padres first baseman Luis Arraez had struck out nine times this season. Nine. It's not like he's missed time with injury either. Arraez has played in 84 of San Diego's 90 games.

After missing 93 games to start the season, Masataka Yoshida wasted no time making an impact in the Red Sox lineup.

The Boston Red Sox outfield is crowded, and the team could look to make a trade regardless of its record. Their All-Star in the group might be the best trade chip.

Ceddanne Rafaela conectó un jonrón, Walker Buehler obtuvo su primera victoria como visitante desde el 26 de abril, y los Medias Rojas de Boston aplastaron el

The Boston Red Sox have three American League All-Stars this year, which isn't a bad ratio for a team only one game over .500. But one can easily make the case

Ceddanne Rafaela takes one deep to left-center field to extend the Red Sox lead to 8-3 in the bottom of the 8th inning

Roman Anthony hit a two-run homer, and Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3

Alex Bregman (quadriceps), Masataka Yoshida (shoulder), Tanner Houck (elbow), Hunter Dobbins (elbow) and Justin Slaten (shoulder) are among those expected to return at some point. Would that group of players eclipse what the Red Sox could find on the open market? Bregman performed at an elite level before his injury in late May.