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Why Did Alex Cora Pull the Sneakiest Move Instead of Managing the Phillies?

The Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora from the manager’s role last week following the disastrous start to the 2026 season. The Philadelphia Phillies also dismissed Rob Thomson as the manager, with the team making an even worse start.

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Game 34: Red Sox vs. Astros – Is Ranger Suarez the Ace?

Ranger Suarez takes the bump for the Red Sox today in the series finale against the Houston Astros. His first start of the season — a four-run, 4.1 inning performance — came against the Astros, but he’s been much sharper of late.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Garrett Crochet Injury Update: Red Sox Share Latest on Star Pitcher

Garrett Crochet’s return cannot come soon enough for the Boston Red Sox. The 26-year-old left-hander has been the face of this pitching staff since arriving

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 3

Red Sox Drama: Why Did Ceddanne Rafaela Appear Mad at Trevor Story?

Whenever it seems like the Boston Red Sox are building any positive momentum this season, there seems to be another letdown lurking. After a solid Friday night win over the Houston Astros, the Red Sox were ambushed early on Saturday.

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Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 3

NL Club 'Confident' in Chances to Land Alex Cora After Red Sox Exit

After the Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora, the chatter around him quickly shifted to where he will land next. Cora is widely viewed as one of the best managers in Major League Baseball and that hasn't changed, despite the fact that Boston let him go.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 3

One unexpected bright spot in an ugly week for the Red Sox

Alex Cora’s termination ended the short-lived tenure of the painfully awful hit celebration that the Red Sox began the 2026 season with. No matter what else comes out of the managerial and coaching changes, I’m truly appreciative of the ripple effect they had on this weirdly weak and unoriginal celebration.

Connelly Early News / Over The Monster / May 2

Astros 6, Red Sox 3: Disappointment comes Early and often

The sequence that most perfectly encapsulates today’s loss to the Astros began in the bottom of the third inning. Willson Contreras was at the plate with

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 2

Red Sox All-Star Sets Sights on 2026 Comeback

The Boston Red Sox don't have all of their hurlers right now healthy and active. Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray are both on the Injured List right now.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 2

How Red Sox's Firing of Alex Cora Has Impacted Masataka Yoshida

Since interim manager Chad Tracy took over after the Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora, but of the club has remained the same. That shouldn't shock too many people.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 2

Red Sox Seeing Good Signs From Slumping Roman Anthony

Maybe all Roman Anthony needed to get going was to turn a page on his calendar. Wait, do 21-year-olds still keep calendars in their homes? April was a bad month for Anthony, and he was the first to admit it.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 2

Jarren Duran Trade Buzz Already Begins for Red Sox

We are about three months away from the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline. The 2026 trade deadline will arrive on Aug. 3 and by then, there surely will be some firepower moved across the league.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / May 2

Red Sox eager to ride Jarren Duran's blast to another victory over Astros

There were encouraging signs from the Boston Red Sox's offense on Friday night, and the team will look to build on that performance when it hosts the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon.

Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Tommy Kahnle Triggers Upward Mobility Clause

May 1: Kahnle has triggered the assignment clause, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. The Sox will know by Sunday whether another team is willing to carry him on the MLB roster.

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 1

Jarren Duran, Jake Bennett help Red Sox knock off Astros

Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and Jake Bennett pitched well in his major league debut to propel the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Houston Astros in the opener of their three-games series Friday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 1

Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson off to eye-opening start at High-A Greenville

With the calendar flipping to May, the first month of Anthony Eyanson’s first full professional season is in the books. It ended without the talented Red Sox pitching prospect issuing a single walk.

Franklin Arias News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Red Sox's Franklin Arias Rounds Out Incredible First Month of 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox have struggled so far in 2026, starting the season at the bottom of the American League East with a 12-19 record. But, down on the farm, one of the franchise's top prospects has been absolutely tearing the cover off the ball.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Red Sox Recall Jake Bennett For MLB Debut

For the past several days, it’s looked likely that Red Sox lefty Jake Bennett would be called up for his major league debut at some point this weekend.

Brayan Bello News / Total Pro Sports / May 1

'Obviously, I Was Upset' – Bryan Bello Didn’t Hide His Anger With Red Sox Interim Manager Chad Tracy

Brayan Bello delivered the best season of his five-year MLB career in 2025. But the 26-year-old is off to a dreadful start with the Boston Red Sox, also in a massive early-season slump.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Tommy Kahnle Has Upward Mobility Clause In Red Sox Deal

Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle, currently pitching with the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate, has an upward mobility clause in his deal that he can trigger tomorrow, writes Christopher Smith of MassLive.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Red Sox Announce Roster Decision on Thursday

Trevor Story and the Boston Red Sox are off to a tough start early in the 2026 MLB season. At 12-19, Boston is sitting in last place in the American League East.