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The Boston Red Sox may have found the key to unlocking Jarren Duran’s full potential — and it’s all about timing, trust, and one big lineup adjustment. After a sluggish first half, the dynamic outfielder has become the catalyst behind Boston’s July surge, putting together one of the most productive months in the league. Since […]

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten has been on the injured list since July 1 with right shoulder inflammation, but manager Alex Cora had a promising update on the 27-year-old righty. “I don’t know how fast he’s going to go from now on, but the fact that he was able to do that with […]

Alex Cora brought up a unique theory about Alex Bregman after the Boston Red Sox’s 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night. Going into the game, the Red Sox and Dodgers were even at one game apiece in the three-game series. Boston hosted the contests, making the series finale a crucial one […]

The Boston Red Sox entered the second half of the 2025 season riding a 10-game winning streak and with a 12-1 record in their last 13 games. But their red-hot run came to a screeching halt Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, where the Chicago Cubs handed them a 4-1 loss in Major League Baseball’s first […]

The Boston Red Sox manager, Alex Cora, spent part of his 2025 MLB All-Star break away from the diamond and unknowingly became a witness to one of the most viral pop culture moments of the year. Cora attended Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, where a surprising and controversial jumbotron moment got everyone online […]

The Boston Red Sox brought a 10-game winning streak into post-All-Star break opener against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Manager Alex Cora knew it would be a tough assignment because the hosts were a first place team in the National League Central that had played extremely well at home. What initially looked like interference […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora surprisingly predicted his team’s current 10-game winning streak back in May, and it serves as a scary warning to the rest of the league. The BoSox came into the 2025 season expecting to break their three-year playoff drought. But early on, this group was underperforming on the field and […]

The Boston Red Sox head into the All-Star break having catapulted themselves into the American League East race as a result of their current 10-game winning streak. Manager Alex Cora hopes the midseason break won’t cool off his team when it returns to action Friday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Three of Cora’s […]

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Friday night. However, Boston manager Alex Cora suffered a fatal blow to his starting rotation. Starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins tore his ACL covering first base and is out for the season. His absence leaves a hole in the Red Sox’s starting rotation, and Cora […]

The 2025 season has been a rather eventful one for the Boston Red Sox. And yet they’ve played average baseball for most of the year, being a .500 team for much of it. But something appears to have clicked for the Red Sox in recent weeks. On Friday night, the Red Sox took a 5-4 […]

Many assumed that the Boston Red Sox were waiving the white flag when they traded franchise staple Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, but they are now firmly planted in the Postseason hunt. The Red Sox 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday saw them battle back from a 3-1 deficit and […]

The Boston Red Sox have quietly become one of the hottest teams in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak and going 8-2 over their last 10 matchups. As Boston pushes to climb the AL East, manager Alex Cora has offered a clear explanation for the team’s resurgence — and it’s not just about talent, but […]

The Boston Red Sox have been without Alex Bregman in the lineup since late May. After suffering a right quad strain, however, it sounds like the star third baseman is nearing a return. During a guest appearance on the WEEI Sports Radio Network, manager Alex Cora revealed that Alex Bregman should return from injury well […]

The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to five straight after Brayan Bello shut down the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Now Boston’s lineup will get a big boost with the addition of Masataka Yoshida. The Red Sox officially activated the third-year pro from the injured list and he will start at DH against the […]

Brayan Bello has had plenty of strong performances in a Red Sox uniform, but his latest outing against the Colorado Rockies felt like a statement. Under the bright lights at Fenway Park, the young right-hander delivered a complete game gem that left his manager beaming and the crowd roaring. Boston’s 10-2 victory was fueled by […]

The Boston Red Sox have won six of their last eight matchups after busting out of a six-game losing streak at the end of June. The team now gets to sink its teeth into a historically bad Colorado Rockies team as Boston attempts to get back into the playoff picture. And the Red Sox will […]

The Boston Red Sox are in the middle of a good stretch, winning three of their last four games. Boston manager Alex Cora has kept his team focused even with Tanner Houck, Hunter Dobbins, and Walker Buehler on the injured list. His job could get easier soon with the return of Houck after nearly two […]

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Friday. The win helps Red Sox manager Alex Cora keep up in the American League East. Despite Boston’s offense, Lucas Giolito might have been the MVP of the game. He pitched nearly eight innings and only gave up one run. While Garrett Crochet continues to […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida has yet to play a game in the 2025 regular season. The third-year pro suffered a shoulder injury during one of Boston’s spring training games. The former NPB star has been working towards his return all season. The Red Sox continue to navigate an up-and-down season without him, but […]

The president of the United States invites the World Series champions to the White House every year. However, President Donald Trump welcomed a team to the White House that did not make the playoffs and is looking to get back on track this season in the Boston Red Sox. Before their series against the Washington […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a strange and disappointing first half of the season. After acquiring starting pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler in the offseason also with star 3rd baseman Alex Bregman before the start of spring training, it appeared the Red Sox might be in a position to challenged the New York […]

Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox got back on track with a dominant 15-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, the Red Sox were going through a rough six-game losing streak. They lost all three games against the Los Angeles Angels and fell in a 9-0 shutout […]

Earlier this month the Boston Red Sox announced a promising update for injured third baseman Alex Bregman. The team was hopeful the two-time All-Star would be able to return to the lineup in early July after landing on the 10-day IL with a quad strain on May 23. But despite Boston’s optimistic prognosis, it appears […]

The Boston Red Sox have been searching for a spark during a stretch of inconsistent play and injury setbacks. Ahead of their series against the Angels — with Game 1 underway — manager Alex Cora provided an encouraging update on outfielder Masataka Yoshida. According to Sean McAdam of MassLive, Cora said Yoshida could begin a […]

The Boston Red Sox lost two out of three to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, and their series loss ended with a pair of ejections as frustrations boiled over. Umpires tossed left fielder Jarren Duran in the eighth inning on Sunday after he argued that replay should have overturned a tag call at […]

The Boston Red Sox lost a weekend series to the San Francisco Giants, dropping the rubber match 9-5 on Sunday. What was a regular set on a West Coast trip turned into a revenge series last week when Rafael Devers was traded from Boston to San Francisco. Just days later, his former team came into […]

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 […]