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Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora is very familiar with Alex Bregman, having served as the Houston Astros bench coach in 2017. And with Bregman a free agent, the Red Sox are seen as a potential suitor for the veteran. So it was no surprise that Cora was asked about Bregman on Monday during Winter […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has made his first public comments since Juan Soto agreed to his massive contract with the New York Mets, and there appears to be no hard feelings after Boston aggressively pursued the superstar. Boston came on late as a potential destination for the former New York Yankees outfielder before […]

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for what could be their most active offseason in years, and manager Alex Cora is confident the team is prepared to make significant moves. Appearing at Boston College on Saturday for a leadership conference hosted by the Latin American Business Club, Cora hinted at an ambitious approach to […]

In the often unpredictable world of Major League Baseball, managerial moves can shape the fortunes of a team just as profoundly as player transactions. Recently, an intriguing behind-the-scenes rumor surfaced regarding Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, revealing that the Philadelphia Phillies were seen as a major contender for his services before he re-signed with […]

Little was expected from the Boston Red Sox at the start of the 2024 season. They finished in last place in the American League East in 2022 and ’23, and there was little reason to think much had changed for Alex Cora’s team. The biggest issue for the Red Sox is the downturn in expectations […]

In a surprising turn of events, Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen has left the team just as the 2024 MLB season is wrapping up. The move, confirmed by manager Alex Cora, has sparked discussions around the future of the veteran pitcher with the team. “He went home,” Cora disclosed in a press conference at […]

The Boston Red Sox have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. The Red Sox will miss out on the postseason for the fifth time in the last six years. Manager Alex Cora and company last reached the playoffs as a Wild Card in 2021. Boston made it to the ALCS that season, where they lost […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox were embroiled in some controversy this weekend. On Saturday, the Red Sox appeared to throw at Yankees slugger Aaron Judge in retaliation for Yankees starter Gerrit Cole hitting and intentionally walking Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers in consecutive at bats. After the game, Cora made some […]

Red Sox manager Alex Cora will not face suspension for comments he made on Sunday regarding Boston potentially throwing at Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, Boston beat writer Chris Cotillo first reported. Speaking to reporters before the Yankees and Red Sox met for their weekend series finale at Yankee Stadium, Cora was asked if the drama […]

After losing a three-game series, 2-1 to the New York Yankees, Red Sox manager Alex Cora and his team are under MLB investigation. Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello tried to hit Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in the 6th inning of Saturday’s 7-1 win against the Yankees. After Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole hit Red Sox […]

The New York Yankees took three out of four against the Boston Red Sox this weekend, but it did not come without some tension surrounding Aaron Boone, Alex Cora, and others. It started when Gerrit Cole hit Rafael Devers on Saturday’s game and then Cora believed that it was intentional. Cora indicated that the Red […]

The Boston Red Sox’s 7-1 win against their longtime division rival, the New York Yankees, brewed many interesting moments. Following a hit-by-pitch in the first inning, Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole intentionally walked Rafael Devers in the fourth inning. As a result, the Red Sox scored three straight runs and turned the game on its head. […]

The Boston Red Sox have a difficult path to playing October baseball in 2024. There is a path though following a thrilling walk-off win Wednesday night at Fenway Park against the Baltimore Orioles. Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill launched a three-run homer in the 10th inning to snatch a victory away from the O’s. The […]

A miracle may be the only shot the Boston Red Sox have left at making it to the postseason after going through a rough 3-7 stretch over their past 10 games. On Wednesday night, the Red Sox continued to lose ground in the AL Wild Card race, as they suffered an 8-3 defeat to the […]

The Boston Red Sox need herculean efforts from its players to keep up in the AL Wild Card race. On Tuesday night, that’s exactly what they got from star man Jarren Duran. Duran, in a 6-3 Red Sox win over the Toronto Blue Jays, took center stage and made history in the process. He hit […]

The Boston Red Sox were forced to scratch outfielder Tyler O’Neill from Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to inflammation in his finger. The Red Sox just got O’Neill back from the injured list last week. Now the team announced he’ll be out of the lineup again on Saturday, per MassLive’s Christopher Smith. “[O’Neill’s] […]

Texas Rangers to a 9-7 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, avoiding a three-game sweep. “We’re still learning, we’re still growing as a group,” said Cora while addressing the media. Wyatt Langford blasted a game-tying three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, followed by Jonah Heim’s two-run homer in the […]

The night of the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox clash wasn’t the best. Jarren Duran’s suspension lasts for two games without pay. The team from Massachusetts will surely lose depth. However, Alex Cora has bigger concerns when it comes to this type of behavior. The Red Sox are doing everything they can to ensure […]

Fans of the Boston Red Sox have been waiting to hear any news regarding star Triston Casas who has been suffering from torn cartilage in his ribcage which has put him on the shelf since April. Red Sox manager Alex Cora spoke with the media Saturday to provide an update regarding Casas and a possible […]

The Boston Red Sox could use an extra lift to get over the hump, as they’re 1.5 games out of the AL’s last wild card spot as of Friday evening. However, Vaughn Grissom is unlikely to be their savior this season. The 23-year-old infielder is staying in triple-A despite finishing his hamstring rehab, via Mass […]

The Boston Red Sox are in the middle of a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals in a series that could have major repercussions in the AL Wild Card race. On Monday night, the Red Sox took care of business, taking a 9-5 win on the road to trim their deficit in the wild […]

The MLB trade deadline is almost here as teams across the league have until Tuesday at 6:00 ET to get their final trades in. One team to pay attention to in the final six hours is the Boston Red Sox, and a big reason why they could make a trade is the uncertainty surrounding infielder […]

The Boston Red Sox made a move to acquire pitcher James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers, a deal that could change the makeup of their pitching staff for the stretch run. Boston entered the weekend 4.5 games behind the second place New York Yankees in the American League East and 6.5 games behind the […]

While the Boston Red Sox continue to lag behind in the AL East after a big loss to the Colorado Rockies, the organization still wants to have a single head honcho to lead them into victory. Alex Cora just got an absolutely huge contract from the Craig Breslow-led organization as a sign of this. The […]

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the bigger surprises of the 2024 campaign, as their 54-46 record has them right in the thick of the American League Wild Card race. While the players deserve credit for going out and performing at a high level, manager Alex Cora also deserves his due praise for […]

The Boston Red Sox have a lot of work to do after getting hit with the injury bug. They are slipping in the AL East standings with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees usurping them. Moreover, the Tampa Bay Rays are also catching up which means moves are in order during the MLB Trade […]

The Boston Red Sox are on a roll heading into the All-Star break, as they picked up a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals in their final game before the festivities. Once again, Rafael Devers played a big role for the Sox in the win, as he crushed a two-run homer in the first […]

Rafael Devers is more than putting up All-Star numbers in 2024, but you won’t see him in Arlington for the Midsummer Classic next week. On Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed why. “He’s not gonna participate,” Cora said, per Mass Live. “Obviously, he has been grinding through a few things, especially his left shoulder. […]

The Boston Red Sox have played good baseball over the last month or so, putting themselves in the playoff race when many did not expect it, and despite that, the fanbase is still frustrated with ownership’s lack of spending to supplement the young talent on the team. Alex Cora spoke on how he is approaching […]

If there has been an iron man for the Boston Red Sox, it has to be star Jarren Duran who has played in all of the team’s 77 games so far this season. Red Sox manager Alex Cora spoke to the media before Saturday afternoon’s game where he talked about giving Duran a rest to […]

The Boston Red Sox enter Thursday with a 34-34 record. As such, questions are swirling about what the team will do at the MLB trade deadline and the future of manager Alex Cora. Will Cora stick around in 2025 if the Red Sox fail to make the playoffs? Or will he be let go as […]

The Philadelphia Phillies own the best record in MLB at the moment for a reason. On Tuesday night, even on a night where they had to scrap and claw against a gritty Boston Red Sox team, the Phillies showed why they’re a class above the rest of the pack this season. They pulled out a […]

On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox began as difficult of a series as it can get in 2024 as they welcomed the Philadelphia Phillies, the team with the best record in the entire MLB, into Fenway Park. With the Red Sox struggling to climb over .500, defeating the Phillies will be a difficult task, […]

Alex Cora has been doing his best to keep the Boston Red Sox afloat in the AL East. Prior to facing the Philadelphia Phillies, they were at an even .500 record. They have also split their win-loss record in the last 10 games. So, is there anything that’s set to change for this squad as […]

If there has been a bright spot for the Boston Red Sox this season, it has been rookie Ceddanne Rafaela who has shown to be an exciting player and could develop into a foundation piece for the club. He made headlines Friday night as he had a great game against the Detroit Tigers where he […]

Masataka Yoshida hasn’t played since April 28 after falling to injury. However, it sounds like he’ll be out of the Boston Red Sox lineup for a little while longer after manager, Alex Cora, provided an update. The good news is, Yoshida likely avoided a serious injury. Reports indicate that Yoshida will avoid surgery on his […]

It was an exciting Wednesday night for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale as besides facing his former team in the Boston Red Sox, he was marvelous in the outing leading to a 5-0 shutout victory for the home team in Truist Park. Sale spoke after the game about the performance and what it was […]

If there is one game in the immediate future that Boston Red Sox fans are waiting for, it’s next Wednesday when the Atlanta Braves come into town for the second game. Besides the fact Atlanta being one of the best teams in baseball, Chris Sale is the expected starter that day as he will make […]

The Boston Red Sox have started Ceddanne Rafaela as their shortstop for each game on this road trip against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians, and when asked if he was now the team’s everyday starter at shortstop, manager Alex Cora confirmed that he is as of now. “Right now, I believe so,” Alex Cora […]