On the day dominant closer Aroldis Chapman was named an All-Star for the eighth time in his career, the Red Sox used someone else to close out a tight win over the Nationals.

Red Sox Legend Sends Strong Message to Team Before Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox have not had the kind of 2025 MLB season that they were hoping to have. At this point, with the trade deadline right around the corner, the team is 45-45 and is struggling to keep pace in the American League playoff race.

The Boston Red Sox are unlikely to trade third baseman Alex Bregman at the MLB trade deadline, though that hasn't stopped pundits from suggesting such a move. B