Sure, the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is not at the level it was in the early 2000s, but this series has all the drama from back in the day. (Steve Buckley; The Athletic)
It was Dustin Pedroia Day yesterday at Fenway but the Hall of Fame discussion for the second baseman is a very difficult discussion for many Red Sox fans. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
Nick Pivetta was lifted in his no-hit bid against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. While he wasn’t happy, he said “It is not about me” (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)
Aaron Nola had a day against the New York Mets.