The Red Sox had a big month of June, which they entered looking at as a big test. They passed that test, and now they enter another big month in July, which is important on a number of different fronts. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
One of those fronts is the trade front, with the deadline coming up at the end of the month. While the wins continue to pile up, it’s still becoming clear there are areas on this roster that can be improved. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
Matt Barnes has been named his first career All-Star game, with the announcement coming Sunday evening.