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The Boston Red Sox do not intend to demote outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. despite his struggles, according to manager Alex Cora. With second baseman Dustin Pedroia nearing a return from injury, speculation has grown that Bradley could be demoted to …
Boston Red Sox pitcher Carson Smith suffered an odd injury on Monday, and now the team is defending themselves after he seemed to blame something preventable for his misfortune. Smith hurt his shoulder after throwing his glove in frustration in the …
The New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox rivalry has taken another edgy turn. Before their series opener Tuesday in New York, Yankees GM Brian Cashman came down to the field during batting practice and pranked Red Sox manager Alex Cora by putting an …
Alex Cora is feeling the effects of Wednesday’s benches-clearing brawl with the rival New York Yankees … literally. The Boston Red Sox manager said on Thursday that he was sore from holding back Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia during the …
Alex Cora was not happy with the slide by Tyler Austin that led to a benches-clearing brawl between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. In the top of the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game, Austin was hit in the back by a pitch from Red …
The Boston Red Sox are off to a hot start this season, and pitcher Chris Sale is giving credit to the team’s new manager Alex Cora and his demeanor. Boston (9-1) is one of two teams in Major League Baseball with just one loss so far this …
Welcome to life as a manager, Alex Cora. Cora is being questioned about his strategy after making his managerial debut for the Boston Red Sox. The Sox were rolling in their season opener on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. They were up 4-0 …
The Boston Red Sox have confirmed that Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora will be their new manager. Cora will join the Red Sox after the Astros have completed their playoff run, but the Red Sox confirmed the hiring in a statement released Sunday. …
Alex Cora is getting a three-year deal to manage the Boston Red Sox, according to a report. Cora, who is currently a bench coach for the Houston Astros, has been a hot candidate for all the managerial openings across baseball. One report said this …
The Washington Nationals have reportedly registered their interest in the offseason’s hottest managerial candidate. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported Saturday that the Nationals intend to seek an interview with Houston Astros bench …
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly worked quickly to decide on a new manager, and it is believed that they are simply waiting for the ALCS to end to officially announce the move. A source told Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston that there is …
The Boston Red Sox have Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora atop their list of managerial candidates, according to a report. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported Sunday that Cora is the leading candidate for the Red Sox vacancy, having already …
It certainly sounds likely that, before the month of November is out, Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora will be a big-league manager. The 14-year MLB veteran is reportedly of interest to all four teams who currently have a managerial vacancy, with …
Alex Cora may be emerging as a favorite for the next Boston Red Sox manager. Veteran baseball writer Peter Gammons reported on Saturday that Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch gave Cora, currently a bench coach for the Astros, a strong recommendation …
Carlos Beltran has his opinion as to who his former club should hire as their next manager. The Houston Astros veteran slugger told Kevin Kernan of the New York Post on Thursday that the New York Mets should look into ex-player and current Astros …
