Sure, Boston teams have been largely disappointing in 2020. But getting to watch mediocre teams is better than no sports at all during the pandemic.
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MLB notebook: Seven Red Sox prospects added to 40-man roster, three pitchers dropped
Former Sea Dogs pitchers Bryan Mata and Eduard Bazardo are among the additions, while Kyle Hart is outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Tom Caron: Alex Cora’s reputation as a players’ manager should benefit Red Sox
As Boston rebuilds, particularly its pitching staff, Cora’s history with players might impact who is willing to come to Boston.
On baseball: Is Pedroia’s retirement soon?
The popular Red Sox second baseman has played nine big league games over the past three seasons. It appears time to give up the roster spot.
Back in Boston, Red Sox’s Cora vows to be above reproach
Alex Cora is eager to prove he is worthy of his second chance to direct the team he led to a World Series title in 2018.
Tom Caron: It wasn’t a given that the Red Sox would rehire Cora
Chaim Bloom did his due diligence with all of Boston’s managerial candidates — including Alex Cora — before making his decision.
On Baseball: Let the name-calling begin; Cora is still the right choice
The Red Sox, thankfully, are more forgiving than social media, and rehire a qualified manager.
Rehiring Alex Cora makes sense for Red Sox, but it doesn’t look good
It appears that winning a championship, even under disputed circumstances, has a way of making everything else immaterial.
Red Sox rehire Alex Cora as manager, 10 months after letting him go
Cora led Boston to the World Series championship in 2018, but left the team in January and then was suspended for his role in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
Tom Caron: November will be cold for New England sports fans
The Celtics and Bruins are still weeks away from playing, and the Patriots are in the midst of their longest losing streak in 18 years.