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Even though the MLB trade deadline is still weeks away, the Boston Red Sox might have already dealt the best player of this deadline season. Arguments can be made that the Red Sox or the San Francisco Giants won the Rafael Devers trade. It’s still a debate that is raging on. Either way, the deal […]

Kutter Crawford has not thrown a single pitch for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. Boston’s starting pitcher was progressing through his recovery, but delays have pushed his return date back. He, along with Tanner Houck and Jordan Hicks, are all on Alex Cora’s injured list with different injuries. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Crawford’s […]

The Boston Red Sox are 39-37 heading into their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. All eyes will be on Alex Cora as he leads his team against Rafael Devers and the Giants after trading him away. Sunday’s deal was the first blockbuster of what experts anticipate will be a wild Major League Baseball […]

The Boston Red Sox have found themselves at the center of the baseball world this week. After trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, fans took a closer look at Alex Cora and the rest of the organization. Soon enough, reports came out that higher-ups like Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and CEO Sam […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31st, but the Boston Red Sox didn’t waste any time. They shocked the baseball world when they traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The move throws Alex Cora’s roster into disarray, but outfielder Wilyer Abreu is one player who could benefit. He sent a clear […]

Rafael Devers didn’t leave because he asked for a trade or because the team wanted to cut costs. His departure stemmed from a growing lack of trust and an increasing rift within the Boston Red Sox leadership. Reports suggest that manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow have been at odds over the […]

With prized rookie Roman Anthony struggling at the plate since arriving in the majors, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora figured some playful banter was in order Monday night. “We were joking before the game,” Cora said. “I made up that he texted me last night like, ‘Bruh, c’mon, hit me third.’” In reality, it […]

When Alex Cora was asked what Rafael Devers did after learning he had been traded, the Boston Red Sox manager kept it simple. “He shook our hands and he took off.” That quiet exit said everything. No drama, no speeches, just a handshake and a quick walk out the door. For one of the franchise’s […]

The Boston Red Sox’s sudden, unexpected decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants left the baseball world stunned. Devers had spent his entire nine-year career with the Red Sox, winning the World Series with the team in 2018 and becoming a cornerstone of the franchise. It’s no secret that cracks began to […]

Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story expressed surprise and concern following the unexpected trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, underscoring the disconnect between the team’s recent momentum and the front office’s strategy. MLB.com’s Ian Browne took to X, formerly Twitter to share Story’s reaction, providing insight into the clubhouse’s response to the […]

The Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees over the weekend to get above .500. What happened in the hours after winning Sunday’s game is what this weekend will be remembered for. But when they did have Rafael Devers, Boston finally had some momentum. Before the trade went down, Red Sox manager Alex Cora […]

Rafael Devers served as the Boston Red Sox’s third baseman for the majority of his healthy seven seasons. However, Boston brought in Alex Bregman this offseason, bumping Devers off of his normal spot in the hot corner. Alex Cora and the organization told their star slugger that he would be the team’s designated hitter at […]

At a boiling point in the 11th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected after arguing a called third strike on Romy Gonzalez—a pitch Cora insisted was low. The moment reflected not just one call, but a game full of mounting tension and missed chances. Cora’s reaction came […]

Rafael Devers may have gone deep late in Sunday night’s 11-7 win over the Yankees, but it was his sixth-inning jog to first base that had fans and manager Alex Cora talking. In the middle of Boston’s five-run outburst at Yankee Stadium, Devers tapped a slow roller to second base. It wasn’t hit hard — […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is trying to remain optimistic about the return of his infielder Alex Bregman. Cora is trying though not to be too optimistic. The manager says it will still take some time to get his infielder back from injury. “The progression is going well,” Cora said before the Red Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox had high hopes for their 2025 campaign, but to this point, they have been one of the most disappointing teams in the league. As a result, fans everywhere are looking for someone to blame, and manager Alex Cora has taken his fair share of heat. While calls for his job have […]

This season was supposed to be one where the Boston Red Sox returned to postseason contention. New additions such as starting pitcher Garrett Crochet and third baseman Alex Bregman brought more star power. Top prospects such as Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony were knocking on the doors of the big leagues. Yet, the […]

The Boston Red Sox have not lived up to expectations this season, but they have one of the highest rated prospects in their organization. Roman Anthony is considered the top professional prospect throughout the minor leagues, and the Red Sox are likely to promote him from Triple-A Worcester at some point this season. The Sox  […]

The Boston Red Sox have not had much to feel good about this season, as the team that was expected to fight for a playoff spot and possibly contend for the American League East title has fallen to fourth place in the division. After a halting start, the team has fallen into a deep hole […]

The Boston Red Sox came into 2025 with a new look team. Manager Alex Cora welcomed Alex Bregman, shifting Rafael Devers into the designated hitter spot. Despite those moves, the Red Sox are under .500 heading into their series opener against the New York Yankees. Normally, a struggling team will turn to its top prospects […]

Former Boston Red Sox folk hero Kevin Millar still has faith that manager Alex Cora can turn the struggling team around despite the many problems Boston has had through the first third of the season. Much was expected of the Red Sox this season after they acquired star pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White […]

Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, is one of the most unique ballparks in Major League Baseball. Standing opposite of the Green Monster is the Pesky Pole in right field, 302 feet from home plate. Red Sox outfielder Cedanne Rafaela made use of the pole, bending a walk-off home run around it […]

The Boston Red Sox recent free fall continued on Tuesday night, as they suffered a 4-3 extra innings loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels. In their last 21 games, Boston has picked up just seven wins, and after their latest defeat, manager Alex Cora took aim at everyone, including himself, for the […]

Red Sox manager Alex Cora did not mince words after Boston’s 7–6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park. In his postgame remarks, Cora stressed urgency. “We’re not that far off. I truly believe that,” Cora stated. “But we have to make sure we start off series the right way.” Additionally, he didn’t […]

In the rubber match of the series between the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves on Sunday, Garrett Crochet put up a clinic, allowing just one earned run in seven innings of work in a 3-1 win for the Red Sox that improves them to 29-32 on the year. Crochet has proven to be worth […]

The Boston Red Sox have fallen badly throughout the month of May. Manager Alex Cora’s team suffered a pair of major injuries as star 3rd baseman Alex Bregman suffered a quad pull that is expected to keep him out at least two months. Bregman has been Boston’s best player in the first two months of […]

While fans have made their frustrations with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora well known, there is no doubt that the team stands behind him despite the struggles in the current season. Despite the disappointing aspects of the Red Sox, the team’s chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, would speak about Cora’s job status. Cora is […]

Prior to Friday, the Boston Red Sox had not won a baseball game since top prospect Marcelo Mayer joined the team. It was a painful yet true fact. However, that streak was finally busted with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves Friday night. After the matchup, Boston manager Alex Cora spoke highly about Mayer’s […]

The Boston Red Sox spent most of 2025 in second place in the American League East behind the New York Yankees. However, Alex Bregman’s injury has sent Boston into a spiral. After losing five straight games, Alex Cora’s team finds itself in fourth place, ahead of only the Baltimore Orioles. For a team that made […]

The Boston Red Sox had high hopes at the start of the season. After signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman along with pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, the Red Sox thought they had upgraded their roster significantly. The fact that they had three highly respected prospects in Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony […]

The Boston Red Sox sit at 27-31 more than two months into the 2025 season. Alex Bregman’s injury changes Alex Cora’s lineup, but fans have one move in mind. Red Sox fans want the team to call up Roman Anthony to the major leagues to play behind Jarren Duran. However, Cora and Boston’s chief baseball […]

This was supposed to be a big year for the Boston Red Sox after a terrific offseason, but it isn’t off to a good start. The Red Sox are now 27-31 after getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. Boston lost on a walk-off on Wednesday for the second day in a row, and it all […]

The Boston Red Sox are 27-29, sitting in fourth place in the American League East before Tuesday’s action kicks off. Alex Cora and Co. hope to snap their three-game losing streak in the second game of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Before their game, though, the Red Sox made another move that concerns their […]

The Boston Red Sox are bracing for some serious lineup reshuffling following a major blow to their infield. Third baseman Alex Bregman, who has been a key offensive and defensive presence in his debut season with Boston, has landed on the 10-day injured list with a significant right quad strain — an injury that manager […]

While the conversation around the Boston Red Sox is an immense amount of trade rumors, there is a more crucial conversation to be had regarding fan interaction with the players, as highlighted by pitcher Liam Hendriks. With Hendriks acting as a huge boost for the Red Sox bullpen, he took to social media to talk […]

The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 2-0 to take their three-game series. Rafael Devers hit another home run, which helped the Sox clinch the victory. But the viral moment of the game came in the third inning when Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora were tossed from the game. […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler didn’t get the comeback he hoped for. In his first start since returning from shoulder bursitis, he lasted only 2 1/3 innings before an ejection cut his outing short during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over the New York Mets at Fenway Park. The incident began in the third inning. […]

The Boston Red Sox found themselves in the middle of another umpire controversy Tuesday night during their 2-0 win over the New York Mets at Fenway Park. The incident, which resulted in the early ejections of starting pitcher Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora, stirred frustration from the dugout and sparked debate across the league. […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora somehow faced scrutiny for missing Monday night’s game against the New York Mets to attend his daughter Camila’s graduation from Boston College. He answered his critics on Tuesday, saying he made the best decision for his family, via Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. “People have their own opinions,” […]