Tuesday two-fer

Dustin Pedroia and Chase Utley are two MVP-caliber dirt-dog type players who can't stand being off the field. So, of course, it makes sense that they will both return from lengthy spells on the DL on Tuesday after using some unorthodox rehab methods.

Hopefully, Pedey can be the kick in the pants the Red Sox need to mount the run we've been waiting for:

"I haven't really been 100 percent all year," said Pedroia. "We're in a pennant race. There are a lot of games left. We're going to make a run at it.

And, maybe, Utley can return to be a stabilizer for the Phillies offense.

Today, the Red Sox dropped another one to the Rangers to fall 4.5 games behind the Wild Card race, while the Phillies battle the Mets on Sunday Night Baseball. No score yet in the top of the 3rd.