Daily Red Sox Links: Nick Pivetta, J.D. Martinez, Willy Adames

Nick Pivetta has been a revelation in the Red Sox rotation, putting up great results and being one of the main reasons this pitching staff and the team as a whole is exceeding expectations. The righty explains why it is different in Boston than it was in Philadelphia. (Todd Zolecki; MLB.com)

We all know that pitching is just on another level in baseball right now, and players around the league are raising concerns about pitchers using foreign substances. (Britt Ghiroli; The Athletic)

A division rival has shaken up their roster a bit, as the Rays made a deal for their shortstop, with Willy Adames headed to Milwaukee. (Adam McCalvy; MLB.com)

Are the Red Sox really this good? That’s a question John Tomase tries to answer. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Whatever the answer to the question above, the Red Sox have made the most of their roster so far this season. (Jon Couture; Boston.com)