It’s been a roller-coaster of a ride for the Red Sox this season. After an eventful offseason that landed them Alex Bregman and Garrett Crochet, Boston entered the season as legitimate playoff contenders.

The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs have some things in common — especially when it comes to the MLB trade deadline. Prior to Saturday’s game between the two teams, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal identified Boston’s three biggest needs at the deadline. Coincidentally, Chicago is also in the market for the same type of players.

We're clear of the All-Star break and the MLB Draft, and that means the next big date on the baseball calendar is the July 31 trade deadline. Speaking of which, each day leading up to the deadline brings us a fresh supply of deadline rumors,

The Boston Red Sox need to add a first baseman this year. They could turn to the rival Baltimore Orioles to swing an unexpected trade.

If the Red Sox aren't able to get Twins ace Joe Ryan, there are a handful of other options for them out there ahead of the trade deadline.

Jay Johnson and Co. see Anthony Eyanson ink his professional contract, makes things official with the Red Sox.