Racing PositionsAstros without 8 pitchers due to COVID protocol6YAstros obtain RHP Velázquez from Orioles6YO's claim Velazquez on waivers from Red Sox7YRed Sox put RHP Velazquez back on IL7YJapan beats MLB All-Stars, wins exhibition series8YSale to start Game 1; Johnson, Velazquez out8YRed Sox's Pedroia (knee) starts rehab stint8YSloppy, slumping and incredibly dangerous: These Red Sox won't be easily caught9YScott LauberPomeranz, Rodriguez to start on DL for Boston9YWhy Jake Arrieta, Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb fit (or don't fit) on all 30 teams9YDavid Schoenfield
