It has been a struggle in the second half for the Houston Astros, who have started to see their lead in the American League West shrink. At the deadline, the A ...

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The Red Sox were in a similar position Friday, when they optioned bullpen stalwart Brennan Bernardino to Triple-A in order to open a spot for their other trade deadline acquisition, Steven Matz.