Alex Cora told former Red Sox slugger during spring training that him going deep again on Opening Day was the "easiest bet."
In Boston's 5-2 Opening Day win over the Texas Rangers, Devers went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. The second game of the series saw more of the same, with Devers finishing 0-for-4. The Red Sox lost 4-1, leaving two games remaining in the series.
The Boston Red Sox had one of the most active offseasons heading into the 2025 season. They added several reliable pitchers and one of the hottest free-agent signings in former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora gave an honest reaction to Marcelo Mayer's candid remarks about not making the team.
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Marcelo Mayer felt he did "earn a spot" on the Red Sox' Opening Day roster, which Alex Cora said is "100 percent" the right attitude to have.
Formerly Boston’s primary third baseman since entering the league in 2017, Devers has fully shifted to being a designated hitter. Manager Alex Cora said Devers will not play the field, even on off days for Bregman.
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Alex Cora discusses Kristian Campbell's first career homer, falling short offensively as a team and more following Boston's 4-3 loss
The Boston Red Sox are putting a lot of pressure on their young prospects. It could either land them on a playoff run, as one baseball executive predicted, or r
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora says newly acquired free agent Alex Bregman will play third base this season and incumbent Rafael Devers is moving to designated hitter.