Ron Roenicke
Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora watches from the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Forget '20, Red Sox look to go worst-to-first (again) in '21

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 17, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after a 3-2 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the last regular season home baseball game, in Houston, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Springer hit two home runs during the game. Spring is a free agent. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
AL East teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:37 PM EST

FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora speaks to media during a baseball work out at Fenway Park in Boston, as they prepare for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox rehired Cora as manager Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, FIle)
Cora hopes Martinez, Rodríguez, Benintendi can bounce back

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 17, 2020 05:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora smiles from behind the batting cage during their first full squad workout at their spring training baseball facility in Ft. Myers, Fla. The Red Sox rehired Cora as manager Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Red Sox bring back Cora, rehiring manager from 2018 title

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 06, 2020 10:51 AM EST

Boston Red Sox' Jackie Bradley Jr. watches his line drive soar to center field for a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Red Sox face more changes (again) after firing Roenicke

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 28, 2020 05:41 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Avisail Garcia runs to catch a fly ball by St. Louis Cardinals' Paul DeJong during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Pandemic playoffs: Brewers, Astros in despite losing records

By Ben Walker Sep. 27, 2020 08:57 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Hall (56) hands the ball to interim manager Ron Roenicke as he is taken out of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Roenicke fired by Red Sox after 1 pandemic-shortened season

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 27, 2020 01:53 PM EDT

San Diego Padres center fielder Wil Myers, center, keeps his distance as other members of the Padres walk into the stands for a team meeting after their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants was postponed Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in San Diego, after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres pause after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2020 02:07 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez, right, tags out Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki at home plate during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Bogaerts' 3-run HR and bullpen carry Red Sox past Nats, 5-3

By Ken Powtak Aug. 29, 2020 11:10 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski pitches to the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Red Sox hand Orioles 5th straight loss 7-1 behind Eovaldi

By David Ginsburg Aug. 20, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Mike Tauchman (39) can't make the catch at the wall on a solo home run hit by Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
LeMahieu hurt, but Frazier's 5 RBIs lift Yanks over Red Sox

By Jake Seiner Aug. 15, 2020 10:22 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) makes a diving catch on a flyout by Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Meadows 2 hits in return from virus, Rays top Red Sox 5-1

By Mark Didtler Aug. 04, 2020 10:59 PM EDT

New York Mets left fielder J.D. Davis plays during the sixth inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Vázquez homers twice to lead Pérez and Red Sox past Mets 4-2

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jul. 30, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner jumps into the arms of a teammate after his solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Hands to yourself: Complying with protocols proves difficult

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi pitches during the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Martinez has 3 RBIs, Red Sox beat Orioles 13-2 in opener

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 24, 2020 11:04 PM EDT

Miami Marlins' Adam Conley pitches during a baseball workout at Marlins Park, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
MLB's testing sweep brings some success but optics are issue

By David Brandt Jul. 17, 2020 06:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 27, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Eduardo Rodriguez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Red Sox LHP Rodriguez in Boston in step toward returning

By Jimmy Golen Jul. 17, 2020 05:55 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox coach and homeplate umpire for the day, Jason Varitek, right, talks with manager Ron Roenicke, left foreground, in the dugout during baseball practice at Fenway Park on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Scrimmage gives Red Sox taste of strange season to come

By Jimmy Golen Jul. 09, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel tosses the ball during a simulated baseball game Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans

By John Marshall Jul. 09, 2020 05:54 PM EDT