Jimmy Golen, Ap Sports Writer Updated 5:13 pm PDT, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 FILE - In this April 1959 file photo, Boston Red Sox's Elijah "Pumpsie" Green poses for a photo, location not known. Green, the first black player on the Red Sox, has died. He was 85. A Red Sox spokesman confirmed his death Wednesday night, July 17, 2019. less FILE - In this April 1959 file photo, Boston Red Sox's Elijah "Pumpsie" Green poses for a photo, location not known. Green, the first black player on the Red Sox, has died. He was 85. A Red Sox spokesman ... more Photo: Harold Filan, AP Photo: Harold Filan, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 FILE - In this April 1959 file photo, Boston Red Sox's Elijah "Pumpsie" Green poses for a photo, location not known. Green, the first black player … [Read more...] about Pumpsie Green, 1st black player on Boston Red Sox, dies
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On deck: Boston Red Sox at Astros
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
Can Alex Cora help the Red Sox bullpen surpass expectations again?
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Members of the Boston Red Sox pitching staff Nathan Eovaldi, left, Matt Barnes, Rick Porcello, and Heath Hembree run during a spring training workout in Fort Myers, Florida on February 11, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald) FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, left, and pitcher Rick Porcello share a laugh during a spring training workout in Fort Myers, Florida on February 11, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald) FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez throws as pitching coach Dana LeVangie looks on during a spring training workout in Fort Myers, Florida on February 11, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald) FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Boston Red Sox pitchers Nathan Eovaldi, left, Rick Porcello, and Matt Barnes run during a spring training workout in Fort Myers, Florida on February 11, … [Read more...] about Can Alex Cora help the Red Sox bullpen surpass expectations again?
Alex Cora, Red Sox manager and Puerto Rico native, mulls White House visit over Trump policies
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, a Puerto Rico native who has been outspoken about its need for hurricane relief, indicated Thursday he may skip the World Series celebration at the White House over President Trump's policies toward the island. Cora previously said he would make the traditional champion's visit to Washington to argue for more help for the American island that was devastated by Hurricane Maria. But in the wake of reports this week Mr. Trump tried to redirect funds from Puerto Rico to Florida and Texas, Cora repeatedly prefaced his comments on Thursday with, "If I go ...." "We'll see what happens," Cora said before the annual dinner of the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. "There's a lot of stuff going on right now as far as the government and the shutdown and all that. If I go, I'll represent Puerto Rico the right way."Once a routine, non-partisan perk of winning it all, the traditional champions' visit to Washington has become … [Read more...] about Alex Cora, Red Sox manager and Puerto Rico native, mulls White House visit over Trump policies
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hedges on White House visit
By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer Updated 3:25 pm CST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora holds the World Series trophy during the 2018 World Series victory parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora holds the World Series trophy during the 2018 World Series victory parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora holds the World Series trophy during the 2018 World Series victory parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora … [Read more...] about Red Sox manager Alex Cora hedges on White House visit