Manager Alex Cora’s new deal is for $21.75 million, according to ESPN, making him the second-highest paid manager in baseball.
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox shut out Rockies to snap four-game losing streak
Cooper Criswell pitches seven scoreless innings and Tyler O’Neill homers twice in Boston’s 6-0 win.
Tovar’s single in 12th gives Rockies 9-8 win, extending Red Sox skid to 4
Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break
Tom Caron: Red Sox bullpen in need of relief
Boston’s relievers are worn down and closer Kenley Jansen will miss the Colorado series with an ongoing heart issue.
Dodgers feast on Red Sox bullpen again, prevail 7-6 in 11 innings
Los Angeles erases deficits in the ninth and 10th innings, then wins it on Will Smith’s bases-loaded single in the 11th.
Zack Kelly becomes key part of Red Sox bullpen
Despite two stints in the minors this season, the former Portland Sea Dogs right-hander is now one of Boston’s most reliable relievers.
Nine Red Sox predictions: Trade deadline, playoffs, Alex Cora’s future
Commentary: Boston should be buyers at the trade deadline, and Manager Alex Cora is focusing on the AL East title.
Chase Meidroth’s penchant for a drawing walks earns him a nickname: Force Field
Meidroth’s teammates at Triple-A Worcester continue to be amazed at how often he reaches base.
Tanner Houck delivered the pitch to remain a starter, then became an All-Star
Tanner Houck argued last season to stay in the rotation, and developed a splitter that made him the Red Sox ace.
Tom Caron: All-Star break gives surging Red Sox a well-deserved rest
Many players and coaches will enjoy a short respite from baseball’s daily grind this week.