BSJ Daily Briefing 08.30.17

And just like that, the Red Sox are feeling OK about themselves.

Four-game losing skid turns into a two-game win streak.

A shrinking lead to 2.5 games now stands at 4.

Chris Sale answers his worst start of the season with seven scoreless innings with three hits and 11 strikeouts.

The Sox must be wondering, 'Can we play the woeful Jays every game?'

Hello Hanley...

https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/902701395698229252

And away we go...

LOOKING BACK

Red Sox

Chris Sale, magnificent again.

Rajai Davis makes an impact

Dustin Pedroia is getting closer to a return.

Live Coverage of the 3-0 win.

Celtics

Looks like we're getting close to a resolution on The Trade.

What can we glean from the recent failed physicals in the NBA?

Patriots

Malcolm Butler admits what we've all seen: his play in the preseason is "below his standards."

Taking a look at David Harris through the lens of John Lynch.

Patriots traded for Bengals LB Marquis Flowers. I included a scout's take.

Malcolm Mitchell was back at practice.

Bruins

Could some kids be in the mix to play on the same line with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand next season?

Should the Bruins retire Rick Middleton's No. 16?

ON TAP

10 a.m.: Bedard's updated 53-man roster posts
Noon: Bedard chat
7:07 p.m.: Red Sox at Blue Jays (McAdam)

PARTING THOUGHT

Waiting for The Trade to finally go through like...