Cora will join Red Sox after World Series (0:24)
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BBTN: Managerial Updates, World Series Excitement
Buster Olney and Keith Law discuss the reported managerial decisions in New York, Washington and Boston, preview the World Series and more (1:07). Plus, Mark Simon gives his analytical keys to the Fall Classic (25:14) and Todd Radom is back with another uniform/logo quiz (22:59).
Alex Cora just got the best-worst job in baseball
Boston's new manager inherits a talented roster, but in order to succeed he'll need to navigate the stifling pressure that comes with the position.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Carlos Beltrán sobre Alex Cora ser nombrado dirigente de los Medias Rojas de Boston: "Solamente son 30 trabajos en las Grandes Ligas, que sea un boricua que tenga ese trabajo, no solamente en Grandes Ligas porque en Grandes Ligas puede ser cualquier equipo, un mercado grande. Me siento orgulloso."
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Alex Cora se convierte en el segundo dirigente de Grandes Ligas a tiempo completo nacido en Puerto Rico.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Here is what Carlos Beltrán told me about Alex Cora becoming Red Sox manager: "I don't see it as a loss (for the Astros); I see it as a gain (for baseball). There are only 30 jobs in the Major Leagues, and a Puerto Rican having one of those jobs, not only a job in the majors because the majors can refer to any team, but such a big market, it makes me very proud. I know that Alex is going to do an excellent job. He's very prepared. We will miss him here, because of the way Cora is as a person, who communicates and relates so well to people."
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Alex Cora receives a three-year contract, plus a club option for 2021, to manage the Red Sox.
Red Sox tab Cora 47th manager in club history
Former Red Sox player and current Astros bench coach Alex Cora was named Boston's new manager Sunday.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Alex Cora viajará a Boston a ser nombrado dirigente de los Medias Rojas una vez los Astros completen su participación en postemporada.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Alex Cora is going through his typical pregame routine, hitting grounders to Astros infielders before ALCS Game 7. He remains the frontrunner to be the next Red Sox manager, though nothing will be finalized until after the series is over. After tonight, the Astros will either move on to the World Series or head home.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Tony La Russa and Dave Dombrowski are old friends, but La Russa isn't interested in managing Red Sox — or any other team. "Passed the managerial baton," La Russa wrote in an e-mail. "I'm done." The Hall of Fame manager announced Wednesday he will leave his position in the Diamondbacks front office when his contract expires at month's end. La Russa, 73, hasn't managed since 2011 with the Cardinals.
A-Rod tricks Ortiz into wearing Yankees jacket (0:24)
Owens rebounds in AFL
After a rough Arizona Fall League season debut (five walks in one inning), Henry Owens bounced back by allowing just one run in four innings for the Peoria Javelinas on Wednesday. He walked two and struck out two. Fellow Red Sox farmhand Michael Chavis went 0-for-4 -- his first hitless performance in Arizona. He's sporting a .323 average through seven games.
Ron Gardenhire interviews for Red Sox job
Ron Gardenhire was the third candidate the Red Sox interviewed for their managerial opening, following Alex Cora and Brad Ausmus. Boston is still discussing whether to expand the search.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Red Sox interviewed Ron Gardenhire today, as expected, a baseball source confirms. Sox are "still discussing" whether to bring in any other managerial candidates beyond Alex Cora, Brad Ausmus and Gardenhire.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Here's what Hanley Ramírez said to ESPN after his shoulder surgery: "I'm doing great; it was just a little thing, a bit of a cleanup to have a better swing. It was just a small thing and I'll be ready for spring training."
Boston's Rodriguez, Ramirez undergo surgeries
Boston's Hanley Ramirez, who underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday, is expected to be ready for the start of next season, but Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez may not be ready for the mound until April.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez had right knee patellofemoral ligament reconstruction that will keep him from pitching for 6 months, the team has announced.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
High praise from Astros ace Dallas Keuchel: "The Red Sox are the most knowledgeable group of hitters that I've ever pitched against. That's a compliment to their coaching staff, to their front office, to getting them ready, to the players to having a game plan."
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Hanley Ramirez is having surgery on his left shoulder, the Red Sox slugger announced Tuesday via Twitter. His shoulder bothered him all season, limiting him to primarily a DH role and contributing to a subpar .242/.320/.429 offensive performance with 23 homers and 62 RBI. "Coming back stronger in ‘18, love you all #RedSoxNation," Ramirez wrote. (Ctsy: @HanleyRamirez/Twitter)
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Hanley Ramírez reveló en redes sociales que se sometió a cirugía de hombro. El primera base y bateador designado de los Medias Rojas puso una foto en su cuenta de Twitter en la cual dijo (traducido al español): "Hola, mi gente. Me sometí a cirugía en el hombro izquierdo hoy, manténganme en sus oraciones. Regresaré más fuerte en 2018". Ramírez ha sufrido de problemas de hombro desde la campaña pasada, pero había descartado la necesidad de someterse a cirugía.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Dustin Pedroia will decide within the next few days on a course of treatment for his left knee, according to a source familiar with his thinking. The Red Sox second baseman has seen specialists in New York and Boston. Surgery remains a possibility. "If you were to get it fixed, the recovery is a long time," Pedroia said last week. "So, I have a lot of things to weigh with the doctors and figure it out."
Teams, players send young fan new memorabilia to replace collection lost in California fire
The Athletics, Mariners, Astros and others have reached out to offer Loren Jade Smith new memorabilia after the 9-year-old's collection was destroyed in a California fire.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
One day after he interviewed with Red Sox and one day before he meets Mets, praise keeps rolling in for Astros bench coach Alex Cora. "The guy is always bringing something to the table for the younger guys, which is great," Astros DH Carlos Beltran said. "He has good communication with the guys. He's always in the clubhouse getting to know the players, getting to know which buttons he could push on each player to make them go out there and play the game hard."
Astros' Cora interviews for Red Sox opening
Astros bench coach Alex Cora interviewed with the Red Sox on an off day during the ALCS. Cora will also have first-round interviews with the Mets and Tigers, sources told ESPN's Marly Rivera.
2017 AL East Standings
Team Leaders 2017
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
Batting Average
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs78510th
Batting Average.25813th
On Base Percentage.32911th
Slugging Percentage.40726th
Earned Run Average3.704th
Quality Starts882nd
WHIP1.255th
BAA.2459th