Commentary: Manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow started to build a trusting relationship and mutual respect.

Colorado hits four home runs, including a grand slam by Brenton Doyle, and takes advantage of four Boston errors.

Manager Alex Cora’s new deal is for $21.75 million, according to ESPN, making him the second-highest paid manager in baseball.

Cooper Criswell pitches seven scoreless innings and Tyler O’Neill homers twice in Boston’s 6-0 win.

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

Los Angeles erases deficits in the ninth and 10th innings, then wins it on Will Smith’s bases-loaded single in the 11th.

Despite two stints in the minors this season, the former Portland Sea Dogs right-hander is now one of Boston’s most reliable relievers.

Commentary: Boston should be buyers at the trade deadline, and Manager Alex Cora is focusing on the AL East title.

Meidroth’s teammates at Triple-A Worcester continue to be amazed at how often he reaches base.