The Boston Red Sox faced a tough weekend, being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, but star outfielder Jarren Duran shone with a strong performance, hitting .290 with 12 homers and 48 RBI this season. Duran's achievements follow his All-Star Game MVP win and he is on track to receive MVP votes, despite the Red Sox missing key players like Trevor Story and Tristan Casas. Meanwhile, Cooperstown is preparing for the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony featuring inductees Jim Leyland, Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton, with Leyland reflecting on his success as a manager stemming from his understanding of people rather than just baseball knowledge. Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title, emphasized the importance of personal connections with players in his managerial career. This year’s induction ceremony marks a significant milestone in Leyland's career, as he joins just 274 others honored in Hall of Fame history.