In a year defined by the Red Sox’ late-offseason pivot to pitching, they have a rather appropriate pair of All-Stars.

Boston Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras and Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, who had to be separated by teammates amid a benches-clearing incident June 30, were among four players suspended July 2 by Major League Baseball.

Willson Contreras will be an All-Star after all. The Red Sox first baseman has been added to the American League All-Star roster as an injury replacement, the Red Sox announced Tuesday afternoon. Contreras will take the spot of Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

CHICAGO — On the second stop of their three-city, nine-game road trip to close out the first half of the season, the Red Sox will be seeking their fourth tin in a row Tuesday night. The host Chicago White Sox are the surprise team of the American League and have compiled the second-best home mark in the AL this year,

Chapman passed Hoyt Wilhelm for the most all-time strikeouts as a reliever with his 1,364th on Friday night. The post Red Sox’ Aroldis Chapman breaks MLB relief pitcher strikeout record in save vs. Angels appeared first on Boston.

Boston's latest roster move may reveal growing concerns about the health of key infielders as the club navigates a critical stretch of the season.

The Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Red Sox have a few players they could unload if they decide to sell.