Jackie Bradley Jr. is aware that beating the shift is difficult. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)
September is going to be when this season really kicks into gear. (Chad Jennings: The Athletic) ($$)
Rick Porcello has taken to throwing pitches off a mound in the day before his starts. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
Soon, Benintendi and other young Red Sox stars are going to get a big pay bump. (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)
The future of the Pawsox, at least where they play, is hanging in the balance.