Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained why he did not pinch hit for Connor Wong (.144 batting average) in the seventh inning.

An update was provided on Tanner Houck's uncertain injury situation before the Red Sox's game against the Cubs.

The Boston Red Sox desperately need to add a starting pitcher this month. They could turn to the trade market to find the perfect addition to their roster.

“Just playing catch but that’s a big step,” manager Alex Cora said before Boston’s game against the Cubs on Saturda y at Wrigley Field. “From plyos in the weight room to playing catch, that’s positive news. He’s very important.”

All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 26th homer, one of five solo shots for the Cubs to back seven sharp innings by Shota Imanaga, and Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.

The Boston Red Sox may not look like sellers right now, but they could still look to trade star outfielder Jarren Duran in the coming weeks.