Red Sox manager Alex Cora wanted his twin 7-year-old sons to meet the Yankees' Aaron Judge, the biggest star of his team's AL East foe.

BOSTON — For weeks, the Red Sox have remained somewhat cagey when it comes to the question of Rafael Devers’ positional future. On Saturday, though, manager Alex Cora offered the most definitive answer yet.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers made headlines when he refused Alex Cora's request to play at first base this season.

The short answer is that the relationship between Devers and a Red Sox front office not exactly known for smooth operations in recent years had apparently degraded beyond repair. Here's what Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reported regarding those club motivations : "Per Red Sox sources: the team's feeling was that a $313.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora provides a positive update on Wilyer Abreu, announcing that he's on track to return for the San Francisco Giants series starting June 20th.

Boston manager Alex Cora's candid assessment of a controversial call in the Red Sox loss, as well as his take on Roman Anthony's MLB debut.

Cora has long held a philosophy of pinch hitting for rookies against left-handed relievers or sitting them against lefty starters.

The Red Sox (29-34) are a staggering 6-17 in one-run games.

~ Alex Bregman (right quad strain) is undergoing scheduled testing today, Cora said. “So I’ll have more after the game,” Cora added. ~ Nick Burdi (right foot contusion) likely will go on a rehab assignment “towards the end of the week,” Cora said.

Devers signed a contract extension in 2023 that seemingly cemented him as the face of the Red Sox, but his relationship with the team deteriorated when he was asked to change positions.