You’ll be shocked to learn that, after this atrocious start to the season, the Red Sox have seen their playoff odds fall further than any other team in baseball. (Thomas Harrigan; MLB.com)
Chaim Bloom met with the media prior to Saturday’s game — the latest excruciating loss for this team — and acknowledged his surprise about how the team has played. That said, he says he’s not hitting the panic button. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)
Trevor Story has become one of the faces of this slow start, and he’s trying to figure out what adjustment is needed to turn it around.