Racing PositionsAstros without 8 pitchers due to COVID protocol5YAstros obtain RHP Velázquez from Orioles5YO's claim Velazquez on waivers from Red Sox6YRed Sox put RHP Velazquez back on IL7YJapan beats MLB All-Stars, wins exhibition series7YSale to start Game 1; Johnson, Velazquez out7YRed Sox's Pedroia (knee) starts rehab stint8YSloppy, slumping and incredibly dangerous: These Red Sox won't be easily caught8YScott LauberPomeranz, Rodriguez to start on DL for Boston8YWhy Jake Arrieta, Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb fit (or don't fit) on all 30 teams8YDavid Schoenfield
