MLB writer Bob Nightengale says other teams 'hate dealing with the Red Sox,' following a lackluster trade deadline

TRADE: The Red Sox have made a deadline deal, sending minor-league infielder Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 34-year-old pitcher Steven Matz. The Cardinals officially announced the move Thursday morning. The veteran lefty worked out of the bullpen in St. Louis, but has experience starting games.

The Boston Red Sox didn't do much to bolster their roster at the trade deadline, and one baseball writer is slamming their lack of additions.

With less than an hour to go before the trade deadline, the Texas Rangers pushed a few more chips toward the middle of the table, acquiring Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks. As the deadline neared,

The Texas Rangers strengthened their starting rotation, having acquired Merrill Kelly via trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks.