A preview of Tuesday's A.L. wild card game between the Red Sox and Yankees.

What are the biggest areas of concern in the final week? What do the Sox need to do to get into the postseason? Who's the team MVP?

Some starters have been moved to the bullpen, but have the Red Sox identified a closer for the postseason. Also, we discuss which opponent would be the better wildcard matchup.

Defense continues to be an issue; What does the return of Chris Sale mean? We rank the wild card contenders

Outfield defense has been an issue of late; who's the DH in 2022?: Does ERod fit for the future?

A COVID-19 outbreak hits the Red Sox at the worst possible time; can Bobby Dalbec save his job with a late-season push?

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Matt Barnes has had a poor month of August and the Sox need another answer in the closer's role. Plus, a closer look at the problems with the infield defense.

As the playoff race tightens, which team poses the biggest threat to the Red Sox? Can an easier schedule save them? Also, thoughts on Tanner Houck.

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We're joined this week by Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush, who takes a look at the current struggles of the rotation, the pending return of Chris Sale and how the Sox will use two new bullpen pieces. Plus, a look back at what the Sox did -- and didn't do -- at the trade deadline.