The race for first place atop the AL East is getting tighter, while the countdown to Patriots Training Camp has reached single digits.
Rumor Central: Could Red Sox reunite with Jed Lowrie?: After designating Pablo Sandoval for assignment, the Boston Red Sox are in need of a third baseman and Jed Lowrie might be an option, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, who tweets that the Red Sox “very much like” the Oakland Athletics infielder. (ESPN)
Pearce leads Blue Jays over Red Sox, 4-3: Boston’s Eduardo Rodriguez, who was activated from the disabled list (right knee) for the game, allowed three runs on six hits and four walks, striking out eight in 5 1/3 innings: “I thought with the layoff that Eddie had that was a strong five-plus innings of work here tonight.