By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle Published 7:04 pm CDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019 Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) Photo: Winslow Townson/Associated Press Photo: Winslow Townson/Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow … [Read more...] about On deck: Boston Red Sox at Astros
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Red Sox’ Alex Cora Vows to Conduct White House Visit ‘The Right Way’
With the Boston Red Sox headed to the White House to celebrate their 2018 World Series win, team manager Alex Cora has vowed not to “embarrass anybody” despite his personal opposition to President Trump. “I’m gonna use my platform the right way. I’m not gonna embarrass anybody,” the Puerto Rico-born manager told the media on Monday, according to NESN.“Actually, I’m gonna represent 4 million people from back home the right way when we go there,” Cora added. Still, Cora did not exactly define what “using his platform the right way” actually means. Red Sox President Sam Kennedy hinted that he hopes that the visit would not be turned into a political attack, but also said he would not force team members to attend the White House event. “Like in the past, it’s an invitation,” Kennedy said. “It’s not a mandatory, command performance. It’s an opportunity for these guys to get the recognition … [Read more...] about Red Sox’ Alex Cora Vows to Conduct White House Visit ‘The Right Way’
World Series champ Red Sox accept invitation to White House
By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer Updated 7:58 am CST, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora holds the championship trophy after Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Red Sox won 5-1 to win the series 4 game to 1. less Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora holds the championship trophy after Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Red Sox won 5-1 to win the ... more Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora holds the championship trophy after Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on … [Read more...] about World Series champ Red Sox accept invitation to White House
World Series MVP Steve Pearce stays with Red Sox on 1-year deal
Published 5:27 pm CST, Friday, November 16, 2018 LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his eighth inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) less LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his eighth inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, ... more Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his eighth inning home run against the … [Read more...] about World Series MVP Steve Pearce stays with Red Sox on 1-year deal
Alex Cora gets new deal from Red Sox through 2021 season
Kyle Hightower, AP Sports Writer Updated 9:44 pm CST, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 FILE - In this July 24, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora leans against the dugout rail during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. The Red Sox rewarded Cora for winning a World Series in his first year with the team, giving him a new contract that includes an additional guaranteed year through the 2021 season, in a deal announced Wednesday, Nov. 14. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) less FILE - In this July 24, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora leans against the dugout rail during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. The Red ... more Photo: Patrick Semansky/Associated Press … [Read more...] about Alex Cora gets new deal from Red Sox through 2021 season