The Boston Red Sox have been heavily linked in MLB trade rumors this summer to a variety of starting pitchers on the market. Now, in the weeks following the Rafael

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet tossed a gem in his final start before the 2025 All-Star break. Read more on Boston.com.

The Chicago Cubs (57-39) welcome the Boston Red Sox (53-45) to Wrigley Field Friday afternoon to start a 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

A baserunning mistake by Abraham Toro proved crucial in the Sox’ first loss since July 2. With Boston trailing by two runs in the fifth, Toro was doubled off at second base by center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to stunt a Red Sox rally.

The Red Sox last had a 10-game win streak in July 2018 and head into the All-Star break in third place in the competitive AL East.

Hernández, who the Red Sox signed to a minor league deal on Thursday but was last seen in a major league organization with the Yankees, has already spent three seasons with the Sox. In 2021, the Rays shipped him up to Boston alongside Nick Sogard in exchange for Jeffrey Springs,

Boston will turn to Brayan Bello — who also authored a complete game last time out — to try to send the Sox into the All-Star break on a 10-game winning streak with a win over the Rays Sunday. The Rays will counter with righthander Ryan Pepiot as the visitors look to avoid a sweep at Fenway.