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Rafael Devers looks on

Alex Cora answers whether Rafael Devers could play first base

The Boston Red Sox need a new first baseman after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee injury last week, and many have wondered if Rafael Devers could fill that role for the team. It does not sound like that is going to happen. Red Sox manager …

Alex Cora speaking at the MLB Winter Meetings

Alex Cora had unusual reaction to Red Sox pitcher losing no-hitter

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet lost a no-hitter with one out in the eighth inning of Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. One might expect that would be a letdown, but that was not the case for Boston manager Alex Cora. Cora …

Rafael Devers claps

Alex Cora reveals which position Rafael Devers will play for Red Sox

Rafael Devers was adamant that he did not want to give up playing third base after the Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman, but that is exactly what is going to happen. Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed in a Wednesday appearance on WEEI that Devers …

Alex Cora in his Boston Red Sox hat

Alex Cora addresses Red Sox potentially breaking promise to Rafael Devers

Rafael Devers may feel betrayed amid rumblings that the Boston Red Sox plan to move him off third base. Red Sox manager Alex Cora does not see things the same way. Once Boston signed standout third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency, questions were …

Alex Cora speaking at the MLB Winter Meetings

MLB investigating Alex Cora’s comments about throwing at Aaron Judge

Major League Baseball is investigating comments made by Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora that strongly implied that the team threw at Aaron Judge during their weekend series against the New York Yankees. Cora strongly hinted on Sunday that the Red …

Alex Cora speaking at the MLB Winter Meetings

Alex Cora and Red Sox make progress in contract talks

After months of speculation, the Boston Red Sox appear to be moving closer to locking down manager Alex Cora beyond the 2024 season. The Red Sox are in talks with Cora regarding a three-year contract extension, according to multiple reports. Jeff …

Alex Cora speaking at the MLB Winter Meetings

Alex Cora has 3-word message for Red Sox ahead of trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox are squarely in the playoff hunt at the halfway point in the MLB season, and manager Alex Cora wants team executives to do their part to keep it that way. Before Boston’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays was rained out on …

Alex Cora speaking at the MLB Winter Meetings

Alex Cora has interesting comments about his Red Sox future

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is in the final year of his contract, and he certainly is not doing much to clear up what his future might look like. Cora discussed his contract status this week and made clear he has no intention of negotiating a …

Tyler O'Neill collides with Rafael Devers

Alex Cora offers update on Tyler O’Neill following nasty collision

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill left Monday’s game following a scary collision with a teammate, and it is one that left him needing several stitches. O’Neill and Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers ran into one another in shallow …

Alex Cora in his Boston Red Sox hat

Red Sox already have possible replacement in mind for Alex Cora?

Alex Cora is entering the final season of his contract as Boston Red Sox manager, and the team may already be plotting their pivot. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports this week that Andrew Bailey is seen as a potential replacement for Cora …

Alex Cora in his Boston Red Sox hat

Did Alex Verdugo take parting shot at Red Sox manager Alex Cora?

Alex Verdugo is already fully converted to the other side of the Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees rivalry. Verdugo spoke with reporters for the first time as a Yankee, appearing on a video conference with them Thursday. When asked about his new …

Alex Cora speaking at the MLB Winter Meetings

Alex Cora in line for record contract after 2024?

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora could be poised to reset the market for managerial contracts next season as he enters the final year of his current deal. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Sunday that several teams have already expressed …

Alex Cora in his Boston Red Sox hat

Could Red Sox have surprise move in store for Alex Cora?

The Boston Red Sox made a major move on Thursday when they fired Chaim Bloom as their president of baseball operations. Could they have another big move in store? ESPN’s Buster Olney raised the idea via X on Thursday that the Red Sox could …

Justin Verlander talks to Alex Cora

Justin Verlander tells Alex Cora to f— off over PitchCom issue

Justin Verlander told off Alex Cora during Tuesday night’s game between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox. Verlander was making his fourth start with Houston since being acquired by the AL West squad in a trade deadline deal with the New …

Alex Cora speaking at the MLB Winter Meetings

Alex Cora trashes home plate umpire after sweep of Yankees

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora saw his team get a big win Sunday to sweep the New York Yankees, but he still had a very sour taste in his mouth over the strike zone. Cora was ejected in the middle of the sixth inning of Sunday’s game for …

Alex Cora in his Boston Red Sox hat

Alex Cora furious with Alex Verdugo amid benching

Alex Cora was livid Alex Verdugo over what transpired on Saturday. Verdugo was effectively benched by the Boston Red Sox manager prior to the team’s 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. According to MLB.com’s Ian Browne, Verdugo was tardy. …

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