Minutes after Rob Manfred and Bryce Harper went nose-to-nose in the Phillies clubhouse last Monday, Manfred met with the Red Sox. Here's what went down.

The Boston Red Sox are pleased with Roman Anthony. The former No. 1 overall prospect has been given a place of honor in Boston's lineup going forward. On Monday, manager Alex Cora revealed that Anthony will be the leadoff hitter for the Red Sox the rest of the season.

During Boston's nine-game stretch after the All-Star break against top National League contenders, one slugger stood out above the rest. Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber pumped long home runs against Red Sox pitching on back-to-back nights, helping take two of three from his former team.

Wednesday, 12:10 p.m.: RHP Brayan Bello (6-5, 3.32 ERA) vs. TBD

The Philadephia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox after a catcher interference ruling with the bases loaded - a way of winning a game not seen in the major leagues since 1971. Are you inspired to start playing and following baseball or softball?

The Boston Red Sox have many options to choose from if they want to trade outfielder Jarren Duran for a starting pitcher. Boston also has the luxury of being able to wait for the best offer rather than rushing to trade Duran before the deadline.

The Sox have informed left-hander Connelly Early and right-hander David Sandlin that they have been promoted to Triple-A ahead of this week’s series against Lehigh Valley. Beyond The Monster’s Andrew Parker first reported the news.

They were Red Sox teammates from 2010-12, both with connections to Boston. Hill grew up in Milton, while Bard is the grandson of Fran O’Brien, who coached baseball at MIT and basketball at Stonehill.