The Red Sox have been playing much better lately, and much of that is owed to improved performance from the rotation. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
One of those pitchers is Rick Porcello, who is looking more and more like the real deal. (Matt Collins; BP Boston)
Opposing pitchers are starting to treat Mookie Betts like the great hitter he’s shown himself to be. (Jeff Sullivan; Fangraphs)
Is Sandy Leon a legitimate number one catcher? (Steve Buckley; Boston Herald)
Craig Kimbrel is also frustrated by how off-and-on (mostly off) his control has been this year. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)
The Red Sox lost yesterday, but don’t expect them to use their travel schedule as an excuse. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
For their part, the Tigers say there’s nothing malicious in their lack of adjustment to the schedule. (Katie Strang; ESPN)