The Boston Red Sox should be among the most active teams in baseball this winter. Boston has fought hard for a playoff spot this summer, but things haven't worked out. The Red Sox very likely won't be back in the playoffs,

Juan Soto, held out of the starting lineup because of a bruised knee, lined a pinch-hit double in the middle of a three-run, 10th-inning uprising as the New York Yankees outlasted the host Oakland Athletics 4-2 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

The Sox’ first of three against the Twins on Friday was as forgettable as they come, falling short in extras as the offensive continued its recent swoon.