The Boston Red Sox will need to open the checkbook this winter if they want to make a significant addition. Boston has great foundational pieces, but it still needs to add one or two more major pieces in order to contend in the American League.

Yankees starter Gerrit Cole, amid a near-perfect game, took an unusual step by intentionally walking Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers.

Raffy got hit. They can say whatever they want,” said Alex Cora. “The intentional walk was loud and clear, ‘I don't want to face him.’"