Daily Red Sox Links: Brian O’Halloran, Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo

It goes without saying that the Red Sox are playing frustrating baseball right now, and it’s essentially the whole roster. But if you were to try and pin it down to one player, who would it be? (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

Chad Jennings quested to play the blame game as well, but found the question was a rather complicated one to answer. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

For whatever it’s worth, Brian O’Halloran is still expecting a playoff berth, but if it doesn’t happen he’s opening up the front office to take the blame. (Scott McLaughlin and The Greg Hill Show; WEEI)

Speaking of the front office’s role in this, John Tomase looks back at the decision to pass on Anthony Rizzo. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

It’s not all hopeless for Boston, and the biggest reason to still feel good about their chances of playing October baseball is their schedule down the stretch. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

Expect to see Kyle Schwarber in the outfield this weekend. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)

In more positive news, Martín Pérez and Garrett Richards are looking good in the bullpen. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)