The Under is 2-0-1 in the last 3 matchups between the Red Sox and Cubs. Boston has been trending low, with the Under hitting in 5 of its last 6 games. Chicago has also leaned Under, going 6-1-1 in its last 8 contests. With Crochet on the mound, the Under has cashed in 4 of his last 6 starts. Stick with the trend.

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies are both thick in the playoff race. Boston occupies the third wild-card spot in the American League thanks to a 10-game winning streak earlier this month.

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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.

The Red Sox have well-defined needs as the trade deadline approaches: A first baseman and a starting pitcher. Preferably it’s a righthanded hitting first baseman and a starting pitcher who could follow Garrett Crochet in the rotation.

The Boston Red Sox are in a position to be buyers at the trade deadline. They have turned their season around, and they have clear needs to address.