The 2004 trade deadline was one of the most memorable in Red Sox history. The headliner was the Nomar Garciaparra deal, as Boston moved the face of their franchise for Orlando Cabrera and Doug Mientkiewicz. However, there was another crucial trade executed at the deadline that hit an unexpected hiccup behind the scenes.

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has been one of the best relievers in baseball this year, and he is now among the most likely to be traded.

The incident occurred a day after Houthi militants in Yemen targeted another vessel, their first assault on shipping since President Trump announced a truce with them.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea killed three mariners and wounded two others, a European Union naval force said Tuesday.

These are the first fatalities from a Red Sea shipping attack since June 2024. Renewed clashes between Israel and the Houthis come amid Gaza ceasefire talks.

The Red Sox will go for their fifth straight win when they continue their series with Rockies Tuesday night. The bats have come alive, recording at least 10 hits in each of their last five games, including the 14 they smacked in a 9-3 win over Colorado in the series opener Monday night.

It's Tuesday, July 8 and the Rockies (21-70) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (47-45). Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Brayan Bello for Boston. The Red Sox dominated game 1 of the series,