The Red Sox may not have the best odds to make the playoffs, but Tony La Russa is around to serve as a reminder that the improbable does happen sometimes. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
If they are to make a miracle run, we could look back at today’s return of David Price as a key moment in the comeback. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)
The team has added more pitching depth, adding Jhoulys Chacin on a minor-league deal. (Sarah Wexler; MLB.com)
Today is September 1, so Chad Jennings looks at some potential September call-ups.