The Boston Red Sox have been talked about plenty ahead of the trade deadline with nothing really to show for it yet. That isn’t surprising. The trade deadline is still over a week away and will pass on July 31st.

The San Diego Padres are at least willing to listen to offers for a former Cy Young finalist. The Padres have fielded inquiries regarding pitcher Dylan Cease and are willing to listen, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Red Sox Padres roll past Red Sox for 2nd straight day, 11-1 Boston starter Tanner Houck was tagged for a career-worst eight runs, seven earned, in 4 1/3 innings on his 28th birthday.

The Boston Red Sox have turned their season around and have put themselves in a position to be buyers at next week's trade deadline. Unlike many buyers, they have an All-Star on their roster they can trade.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his two favorite make or miss playoff bets including San Diego and Boston, plus a win total on Cleveland.