Not too many teams are beating the Boston Red Sox these days. One rumor even claimed they were nearing a deal to send closer Aroldis Chapman to the White Sox before heating up and changing their minds. The Red Sox are stacked with left-handed pitching, which has been a weakness of the White Sox in recent weeks. pic.twitter.com/nVSWw0QYcI — MLB (@MLB) August 4, 2026The White Sox and Red Sox could be on a playoff collision courseAs it currently stands, the White Sox have a three-game lead in the American League Central. Hopefully, the playoff push doesn’t involve a date with the Boston Red Sox down the line.