With the rise of sports betting and the growing access to athletes on social media, Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito wants something to be done to ensure player safety.

Giolito allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Yankees on Thursday.

From the outside, it looks like the Red Sox might be facing a bit of an uncomfortable situation when it comes to Lucas Giolito’s workload down the stretch. Craig Breslow vows that won't be the case.

Before the drama of the late innings, there was Lucas Giolito’s stunning loss of command in the bottom of the fifth inning. Not long after the Padres put the finishing touches on a 5-4 walk-off win ov

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito is nothing if not accountable. While Giolito has had a good year on the whole, his outing on Saturday night left a lot to be desired. A lot transpired late in the Red Sox's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the San Diego Padres,

Giolito’s 5.27 xERA is nearly two runs higher than his actual number, and his xFIP currently sits at 4.39. He ranks in the 31st percentile in strikeout rate, 22nd percentile in barrel percentage and 15th percentile in average exit velocity among qualified pitchers.

The latest from Fenway Park, including a possible injury scare to a starting outfielder. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

The Yankees roll into their rivalry meeting riding one of their hottest stretches of the summer, winning seven of their last eight while pounding out 53 runs in

As a result of the pair’s combined efforts, the Sox’ next two spots behind steady ace Garrett Crochet — once an area of concern — has become a strength for the team.