What We Learned From Games 1 and 2 of the World Series
Alex Cora has been good, Dave Roberts has not. David Price is rewriting the script and the Red Sox bullpen continues to deliver. What else have we learned?
Quick-Hit Thoughts: Red Sox take 2-0 World Series lead on strength of David Price, timely hitting
Here are some quick-hit thoughts to take to bed after the Red Sox took a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers.
Craig Kimbrel was tipping his pitches up until Game 5, says Alex Cora
The Red Sox believe Kimbrel has fixed what's been hurting him in recent weeks.
McCarthy: The Red Sox Bailed Out Alex Cora
Spectacular plays by Andrew Benintendi and Mookie Betts saved Alex Cora from a Game 4 disaster that could have changed the complexion of the ALCS.
McCarthy: Cora Needs to Start Holt, Devers in Game 3
Alex Cora made a mistake in Game 2 by starting Ian Kinsler and Eduardo Nunez. He can’t make the same mistake again in Game 3.
Behind The Seams: Is Alex Cora's Inexperience Starting To Show?
The AL East was sewn up a long time ago, which meant the Red Sox’ priority in September was one thing: to get their pitchers ready for the playoffs.
Behind The Seams: This Year, The Red Sox Can Afford To Recharge In September
September performance can be terribly misleading in major league baseball, which is why baseball lifers will bombard you with the old adage that no evaluations should be made during spring training or in September.
Behind The Seams: Is The Red Sox Bullpen Melting Down?
Red Sox relievers just aren't throwing enough strikes. It's not just about the walks, they're leaving themselves vulnerable to opposing hitters.
Behind The Seams: Red Sox Have An 8th Inning Problem
Who is the Red Sox primary setup man? You know, the 8th inning guy? Mazz is not sure one exists.
Red Sox: Alex Cora Sends Positive Vibes About Dustin Pedroia's Injured Left Knee
From the sounds of it the "little leader" Dustin Pedroia could be returning to the Boston Red Sox sooner rather than later.
Alex Cora Defends David Price: 'If That's Soft, Give Me Five Soft Guys'
When asked about the line drive that hit his chest in Monday's outing against the Blue Jays, Red Sox starter David Price wasted no time calling himself 'soft.' The comments, the most passive-aggressively biting Price has been this season, were Price's undeniable shot back at the local media and fans quick to criticize him for…
Dave Dombrowski Says Hanley Move Was Alex Cora's Call
Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski may have made the final call on Hanley Ramirez. But Dombrowski says that the idea was actually brought to him by Red Sox manager Alex Cora. “We were prepared to maybe go in a different direction with our move," Dombrowski admitted speaking to reporters before Friday's game…
David Price (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) Cleared to Start Saturday in Toronto
Price could still start in Toronto, despite his mild case of carpal tunnel.
The Baseball Reporters: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Joins Mazz
Behind The Seams: Hanley Ramirez Looks Great, Engaged
At Fenway Park, over the last three-plus years, we’ve generally seen it all. We’ve seen the good Hanley and we’ve seen the bad Hanley. And we’ve seen everything in between.
Behind The Seams: Red Sox Are Looking To Do "Damage" With Grand Slams
For a team that struggled to score runs against the New York Yankees last season, the Red Sox made quite a statement against the Yankees this week in the teams’ first series of 2018. In taking 2-of-3 from New York, the Red Sox scored 27 runs. Last year, in 19 games, the Sox scored just…
Suspensions and Fines Handed Down After Last Night's Red Sox/Yankees Brawl
Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly and Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin have each been suspended and fined as a result of Wednesday night's benches & bullpen-clearing brawl at Fenway Park.
Behind The Seams: Is Alex Cora The Right Guy For This Red Sox Team?
In the end, for all intents and purposes, Alex Cora will be judged by the W and the L, as if he were buying a pair of pants. Managers are about the fit, after all, which comes down to being the right guy in the right place at the right time. For example: in 2013,…