The Boston Red Sox are five games above .500 entering play on Friday and would be in the postseason if the season ended today. However, they still have needs to address.

At last year's trade deadline, Craig Breslow discussed the importance of picking a lane. In a conversation with MassLive, he identified this year's lane — and the types of moves the Red Sox might make.

The Boston Red Sox are flying high heading into the All-Star break. Winners of seven straight and nine of their last 10, they currently sit at 50-45 and hold the American League's third Wild Card spot.

The Red Sox have won six straight to get back into the Wild Card mix, but will their winning ways continue against tougher competition before and after the All-Star break.

The Boston Red Sox are named as a potential trade candidate for Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan at the MLB trade deadline.

The Red Sox are once again on the buy/sell line as the trade deadline approaches. That's why big weekends like the one they just had in D.C. matter.