The Boston Red Sox took a 10-game winning streak into the All-Star break, but as soon as they started playing again the streak ended. In fact, the Red Sox also lost their second game of their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs as well.

Raymond went one step further, calling them the “Wandering Athletics” on Monday and the “Itinerant Athletics” last night. For the unfamiliar, “itinerant” means traveling from place to place. For example, Kansas City Royals veteran Rich Hill is an itinerant pitcher, seeing as he’s pitched for a record 14 teams.

The Athletics placed dynamic rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke and infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Clarke has an adductor strain and is likely to miss a couple weeks, manager Mark Kotsay said Monday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, are "certainly in the mix" for Athletics closer Mason Miller.

The Athletics announced today that they have selected the contract of left-hander Ben Bowden. Fellow lefty Hogan Harris has been optioned as the corresponding active roster move. Infielder Logan Davidson has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot.

Jacob deGrom struck out nine and allowed a leadoff homer in six solid innings, and Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Adolis García homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 6-2.

The New York Yankees are one of many teams interest in trading with the Athletics for Mason Miller at the trade deadline.

Of the two players the Athletics moved up, Thomas is the one who is the most likely to be a potential All-Star. The 24-year-old outfielder was the third-ranked prospect of the Athletics heading into the season and has been on the verge of appearing in his Major League debut for a while.

Summoned from minors

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