Red Sox extend winning streak to 13 games, longest since 1948: What does hot streak mean for trade deadline?

The Boston Red Sox have extended their winning streak to 13 consecutive games, their longest such run since 1948. The impressive streak has transformed the team from likely trade deadline sellers into legitimate contenders heading into the August 3 deadline. The hot stretch has forced the organization to reassess its strategy, potentially shifting toward buying rather than selling before the deadline.