Yes, it's time to do the grim but necessary work of talking about second-half disappointments.  Some of the clubs to follow will be a part of the postseason fray despite the fact that we're about to classify them as a second-half disappointment.

Rookie Richard Fitts will take the mound as the Red Sox open a three-game series. The Twins are four games ahead of the Sox in the wild-card race with nine games to play.

The Boston Red Sox (76-77) welcome the Minnesota Twins (80-73) to Fenway Park Friday for the 1st game of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's