Daily Red Sox Links: Triston Casas, Marcus Semien, Nick Yorke

It appears that Triston Casas lives by the philosophy that if you ain’t first, you’re last. (Alex Reimer; WEEI/Audacy)

Speaking of a team that isn’t in first, the Red Sox have not been doing a whole lot to get back in the top spot. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

They say misery loves company, and the Red Sox have some in the New York Mets. (Tom Verducci; Sports Illustrated)

It sure would be nice to have a player as offensively gifted as Marcus Semien right about now. Too bad the Red Sox missed out on his services. (Rob Bradford; WEEI/Audacy)

Don’t look now, but Nick Yorke is putting together a strong season. Sure, it might not solve the issues at the MLB level, but it at least shows there’s hope in the long term. (Dakota Randall; NESN)

The famed Cape Cod League is one of summer’s great traditions. Jen McCaffrey provides a first-hand look. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)