July 23: Padres, Phillies, Royals among teams linked to Red Sox’s Duran (reports) Although the Red Sox’s 14-6 record since June 28 has put them on a path to be Trade Deadline buyers this year, outfielder Jarren Duran remains a candidate to be dealt.

The starting pitching market is heating up, and the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and New York Yankees all reportedly have their eye on a veteran starter.

It got ugly to the point that Boston was hitting homers off 52 mph pitches from Kody Clemens in the ninth inning.