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Andrew Cashner’s changeup is the talk of the clubhouse

Cashner’s devastating changeup has been the driving force behind his 9-3 record and 3.83 ERA this season.

A statement win was there for the taking, but Red Sox couldn’t seal the deal

Back-to-back homers tied it in the eighth, but the offense couldn’t push across a winner before the MLB-leading Dodgers broke through in the 12th.

With the second half underway, here’s why the Red Sox continue to struggle against elite teams

After they lost two out of three to the Dodgers Sunday, ESPN analyst Alex Rodriguez bluntly observed of the Sox: “This is bad baseball.”

Red Sox designate Eduardo Nunez for assignment

Nunez, 32, batted .228 with two home runs in 60 games with the Red Sox this season.

PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL
So many questions about this Red Sox loss. Here are some answers
You can’t miss your shot as many times as the Red Sox did Sunday vs. a team like the Dodgers and expect to win.

7:10 p.m. (NESN)
Game 94: Blue Jays at Red Sox lineups and notes
Rick Porcello will be on the mound as the Red Sox open a four-game series against Toronto.

Andrew Cashner scheduled for Tuesday debut with Red Sox

Steven Wright went on the injured list to make room for Cashner, acquired from Baltimore

First Chris Sale, then David Price, these pitched battles have got to stop

Problems with the starters continued as Price struggled a night after Sale’s awful outing against the Dodgers.

What the Andrew Cashner deal says about a changing trade market

The Red Sox acquired the starting pitcher for prospects, which give the team flexibility to address in some form its needs as they emerge.

Latest news in Sports

Card-off decides New England PGA Pro-Am

It came down to a card-off for the trophy as Nashawtuc Country Club’s Brian Smith and Garth McGee combined for a six-under 64 at Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club in Middletown, R.I. 2 hours ago

FRANK DELL’APA | SOCCER NOTES

Sadio Mane’s success for Senegal could keep him from US

The Liverpool that competes at Fenway Park on Sunday could be without its star striker, who plays in the African Cup final on Friday. 2 hours ago

CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA

Gerry Callahan’s ouster finally gives WEEI a face lift

It’s unlikely Greg Hill will provide much of a ratings boost, but at last, Boston’s pioneering sports station will sound different. 2 hours ago

NASCAR | New Hampshire Motor Speedway

For NASCAR driver Austin Dillon, racing has always been a family affair

The 29-year-old grandson of legendary NASCAR owner Richard Childress hails from a family where racing is part of their DNA.

Boxing champ Pernell Whitaker dies after being struck by car in Virginia

Whitaker, 55, was an Olympic gold medalist and welterweight champion, and was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters.

NASCAR | Foxwoods Resorts Casino 301

Alex Bowman heads to New Hampshire with victory in hand and renewed confidence

Bowman has never performed well at NHMS, but he also never had a victory in the Cup Series. That changed on June 30.

golf roundup

Dylan Frittelli rides late surge to win John Deere Classic

Frittelli closed with a 7-under 64 for his first career PGA title, a two-stroke win over Russell Henley, and a spot in next week’s British Open

TOUR DE FRANCE

South Africa’s Daryl Impey wins Stage 9; France’s Julian Alaphilippe maintains overall lead

Daryl Impey led a group of riders who broke away from the pack as the race’s top contenders elected to take it easy for a day.