For the Yankees, as of July 12, two days before the All-Star break, the New York offense leads the MLB in homers (149), walks (372), OBP (.339), SLG (.458), and OPS (.797), while the pitching staff has permitted the fewest hits (694), lowest OBA (.224), and rank top 10 in WHIP (1.21), and strikeouts (846).

The San Diego Padres have reportedly become the top team interested in Boston Red Sox's outfielder Jarren Duran, and it feels like the perfect fit for both sides.

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A top MLB insider on Friday categorically dismissed claims that the Boston Red Sox were looking to trade their best hitter, and he wasn't the only one.

A-list exes Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck reunited for family night, watching a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park on July 11.

“I haven’t heard anything,” Crochet said. “I don’t know how it works or when people reach out. Obviously, it would be a huge honor. I’d hope the organization would view it as an honor as well. If I was asked, I’d definitely enjoy participating and I’d love to participate. But right now, my focus is on continuing to build on the season I’ve had.”

The Boston Red Sox are five games above .500 entering play on Friday and would be in the postseason if the season ended today. However, they still have needs to address.

The Red Sox will give the ball to Garrett Crochet (9-4) versus the Rays and Shane Baz (8-4). Before watching this Red Sox vs. Rays matchup, here's everything you need to know about Saturday's action on the diamond,