The Red Sox came from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, as Aroldis Chapman recorded his 1,300th career strikeout.

The Boston Red Sox head into the All-Star break having catapulted themselves into the American League East race as a result of their current 10-game winning streak. Manager Alex Cora hopes the midseason break won't cool off his team when it returns to action Friday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Ceddanne Rafaela came through again to help the Red Sox complete a four-game sweep of the Rays and go into the All-Star break riding a 10-game winning streak.

That includes closer Aroldis Chapman, who has been a revelation this season with a 1.22 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 37 innings pitched, along with 16 saves for Boston.

Zach Pressnell of Fansided.com identified the Tigers as the "perfect landing spot" for Boston Red Sox flame-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman.

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly linked to a potential trade with the Philadelphia Phillies involving eight-time MLB All-Star Bryce Harper.

In each player's first season with the Red Sox, the veteran trio was chosen to participate in the MLB All-Star Game on July 15 in Atlanta.

Major League Baseball has witnessed some incredible fastball speeds, with Aroldis Chapman leading the pack at 105.8 mph. Ben Joyce recently shocked fa