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Red Sox snap 15-game streak, face trade deadline decisions

7/24/2026

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Orioles End Streak

The Boston Red Sox lost 5–1 to the Baltimore Orioles on July 22, 2026, ending their 15-game winning streak.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish, on a five-year, $90 million deal, allowed one run in six innings for the win.
Rookie left-hander Eduardo Rivera was pulled after two outs, having given up four runs on three hits.
Boston slipped to 52-49, holding the third AL wild-card spot with a two-game edge over Seattle.

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Red Sox Buying

The Red Sox’s 15-game surge turned them from sellers into active buyers at the July 23 deadline.
Analysts view outfielder Jarren Duran and closer Aroldis Chapman as untouchable trade assets.
General manager Craig Breslow must decide how aggressively to add a starter or bullpen depth without compromising the future.
With elite closers scarce after Chapman’s record, Boston’s front office is targeting a right-handed bat and starting pitching, driving up reliever prices.

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Orioles End Streak

The Boston Red Sox lost 5–1 to the Baltimore Orioles on July 22, 2026, ending their 15-game winning streak.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish, on a five-year, $90 million deal, allowed one run in six innings for the win.
Rookie left-hander Eduardo Rivera was pulled after two outs, having given up four runs on three hits.
Boston slipped to 52-49, holding the third AL wild-card spot with a two-game edge over Seattle.

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