BSJ Daily Briefing 08.29.17

The Red Sox, losers of four-straight games and a shrinking lead in the A.L. East, were staring at another loss as they trailed the Blue Jays 3-2 in the 7th inning in Toronto.

Then Christian Vazquez stepped to the plate and did this.

https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/902372784831172609

Eduardo Nunez also hit the ball very far.

https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/902349331088515073

Elsewhere, it feels like Isaiah Thomas-Kyrie Irving trade decision is coming to a head. The deadline for the physical to be passed or failed is Thursday.

LOOKING BACK

Red Sox

The Sox put an end to their slide with a team effort.

Chris Young's mind is on Houston.

Live Coverage of the 6-5 win.

Celtics

So what's going on with the Thomas-Irving trade?

BRobb did a Live Q&A on the situation.

Celtics are looking for a big man.

Patriots

The flooding in Houston is on the mind of Cam Fleming and Elandon Roberts.

Nate Solder wasn't at the start of practice but eventually showed apparently.

Stat check through three preseason games.

Bruins

Frank Vatrano on the top line? Joey Mac makes the case.

ON TAP

9 a.m.: Bill Belichick speaks (Price).
2-4 p.m.: I'm in studio with Felger & Mazz.
7:07 p.m.: Red Sox at Blue Jays (McAdam)

PARTING THOUGHT

The situation in Houston, where I have spent a lot of time for work the past few years, is just horrifying. The Krafts are stepping up to help by matching donations. Do what you can if you're inclined.

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/902497569573662721

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/902497569573662721