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Manager Alex Cora recently moved into fourth place all-time in franchise history wins. He is under contract with the Boston Red Sox through the end of the season but his future is now clear. Per Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the two sides have agreed on a three-year deal of more than $7 million annually. The deal will pay Cora in the range of $21.75 million over those three … [Read more...] about Report: Alex Cora, Red Sox Are in Agreement on a 3-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox enter Tuesday sitting just two games out of an American League Wild Card spot. Many around the league, thethe Sox’sincluding Red Sox officials, did not expect the team to be so competitive this season. Though winning hasn’t appeared to be a top priority for ownership in recent seasons, the Red Sox seem ready to acquire pitching at the upcoming trade … [Read more...] about Red Sox Interested In Left-Handed Pitchers

With the 2024 MLB trade deadline just a week away, rumors are heating up regarding some of the league’s best players. Organizations usually have three choices when approaching the deadline: buy, sell, or stand pat. Despite a four-game losing streak, it seems like the Boston Red Sox will attempt to buy, or at least somewhat, by July 30. And although pitching is the club’s first … [Read more...] about Red Sox Linked With Four Hitters Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox have played themselves into playoff contention over the past month and a half, raising a .500 record to 53-42 before the All-Star break. That reportedly changed the organization’s trade deadline policy, at least for now, from on-the-fence to a buyer’s mentality. However, Boston came out of the break and was brutally swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers on the … [Read more...] about Potential Issues Brewing In Red Sox Bullpen Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline

It is unclear whether the Chicago Cubs will be buyers or sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. However, the uncertainty hasn’t stopped teams from calling the Cubs about specific players. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have both checked in on starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. According to @BNightengale, the Red Sox have had talks … [Read more...] about Iconic Rivals Reportedly Both Interested in Cubs Starting Pitcher

After going on a month-long rehab assignment across both Double-A (Portland Sea Dogs) and Triple-A (Worcester Red Sox), Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata remains on the 15-day injured list, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. Originally, the right-hander had a lat issue. That changed in his last rehab outing, with Mata experiencing right elbow inflammation on … [Read more...] about Red Sox Prospect Stalls While Looking For MLB Call-Up

It would have seemed crazy to call the Boston Red Sox one of the better teams in baseball at the start of June. The club had struggled to consistently sit with a record over .500 and was dealing with an absurd amount of injuries. However, the last month and a half has set up the organization to go after players at this year’s trade deadline. And multiple baseball reporters … [Read more...] about Red Sox Reportedly Buyers Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox have dealt with plenty of injuries this season. Pitchers like Lucas Giolito and Garrett Whitlock are lost for the season. Masataka Yoshida and Tyler O’Neill have missed time. And infielders Triston Casas and Vaughn Grissom have both been out for multiple months. Boston manager Alex Cora gave updates to the media regarding the progression of Casas and Grissom … [Read more...] about Red Sox Rehabbers Get Updates On Potential Returns

Since Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas went down with a left rib strain, it’s been murky waters about his return. The news came in late May that Casas was close to ramping up his rehab. Then, in late June, the 24-year-old was reportedly on the verge of regularly swinging in the cage. But neither materialized, and the first baseman is still left without a concrete timetable. … [Read more...] about Future For Ailing Red Sox Infielder Becoming Less Blurry