Red Sox Urged to Avoid Top Trade Target Due to One Jarring Stat originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox have started playing better baseball in recent weeks. It's a positive sign for one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball.

After trading Kyle Teel in a deal for Garrett Crochet during the offseason, which was clearly the right decision, as Crochet has arguably been a top-three starter in Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox had some question marks at the catcher position.

Faced with the prospect of helping his team sweep their archrivals Sunday at Fenway, Red Sox starter Brayan Bello threw out his usual plan of attack and was rewarded with his best start of the season.

A massive sweep of the New York Yankees couldn't have happened without the Boston Red Sox shutting down Aaron Judge.

The Reds made a pair of transactions for added depth in Triple-A on Saturday. First, Cincinnati swung a trade by acquiring right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle from the Red Sox for cash considerations.

Another day, another new ninth-inning option for the Red Sox. Garrett Whitlock dominated Sunday, but that doesn't mean Aroldis Chapman is hurt.