On Tuesday, the Red Sox catcher was called for a catcher’s interference that scored a run in Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Phillies, a day after getting called for the same infraction that cost Boston the game the night before. With Brandon Marsh at the plate in the bottom of the first inning, Bryce Harper attempted to steal home plate.

Rafael Devers is in the lineup at first base for the San Francisco Giants against the Atlanta Braves. ATLANTA (AP) — Rafael Devers was in the lineup at first base for the San Francisco Giants at Atlanta on Tuesday night, the slugger's first start at the position that he refused to play for his prior team, the Boston Red Sox.

PHILADELPHIA — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (54-48) put up a fight against the Phillies (and ace Zack Wheeler) but ultimately lose in bizarre fashion in extras, 3-2, to open a big series at Citizens Bank Park:

The Boston Red Sox could be a team to watch at the trade deadline. While they are in a position to be buyers, they have an All-Star on their team that could be traded.

The team rattled off an impressive win streak before hitting the All-Star break, then took a game from the juggernaut Chicago Cubs. Most recently, the Phillies needed extra innings and a catcher's interference fluke to defeat them, as starter Walker Buehler enjoyed an encouraging return to form.

On Tuesday, against talented Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez, Alex Cora is sitting three key regulars (including Jarren Duran).