Daily Red Sox Links: Chris Sale, Alex Cora, Bobby Dalbec

Chris Sale is taking the mound Sunday afternoon, and the goal for him and the Red Sox is to get his arm strength up and ready for full starts in the postseason. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

The Red Sox have a few choices to make at the end of their playoff roster. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

For whatever it may be worth, Alex Cora will not make said choices based on small samples. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)

One good thing this team has going for it heading into October is their success pinch hitting. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic) ($$)

Among the keys to this entire postseason is going to be the health of key contributors on AL clubs. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)

Bobby Dalbec was named as the organization’s top position player earlier this weekend, and Bill Koch has a look at some adjustments that got him to that place. (Bill Koch; Providence Journal)