After trading Kyle Teel in a deal for Garrett Crochet during the offseason, which was clearly the right decision, as Crochet has arguably been a top-three starter in Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox had some question marks at the catcher position.

Faced with the prospect of helping his team sweep their archrivals Sunday at Fenway, Red Sox starter Brayan Bello threw out his usual plan of attack and was rewarded with his best start of the season.

A massive sweep of the New York Yankees couldn't have happened without the Boston Red Sox shutting down Aaron Judge.

The Reds swung a trade on Saturday by acquiring right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle from the Red Sox for cash considerations. Cincinnati optioned Van Belle to Triple-A Louisville and now have a full 40-man roster.

Another day, another new ninth-inning option for the Red Sox. Garrett Whitlock dominated Sunday, but that doesn't mean Aroldis Chapman is hurt.