Despite how bad this past weekend was, Alex Cora is still saying the Red Sox aren’t playing bad baseball. That, uh, might not be the answer he’s thinking it is. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)
The real issue for the Red Sox in this second half is that they are getting beat by the good teams, which may pose a problem in October. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
The one bit of good news heading into this final week of the season? The schedule lays out quite nicely for Boston. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
What are the keys for all of the contenders who are left?