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Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner defended his ad criticizing Red Sox owner John Henry for private equity ties, signaling a campaign message that ties national economic issues to a high-profile local sports figure, with an event participation alongside Bernie Sanders.
Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s 15-second ad criticizing private equity and Red Sox ownership aired during a Red Sox game but was pulled by NESN for unauthorized third-party IP; Platner says the move impacted momentum in his Maine race, while NESN cited advertising standards and IP concerns tied to Fenway Sports Group’s ownership.
After a three-game road win streak in Kansas City, the Red Sox were swept at Fenway by the Minnesota Twins in a 6-5 Sunday loss, underscoring a troubling 2026 pattern of strong road performances not translating at home as interim manager Chad Tracy called the setback a tough feeling.
Trevor Story underwent sports hernia surgery and is expected to miss 6-10 weeks, likely out until July; with Story out, the Red Sox plan to move Marcelo Mayer to shortstop to fill the gap and evaluate him at the position as Story begins his recovery.
Boston capitalized on a string of Kansas City miscues and a rough start from Bailey Falter (after Kris Bubic’s elbow soreness) to roll to a 7-1 victory in Kansas City. The Sox took the lead thanks to defensive errors, then pulled away in the ninth with Jarren Duran belting a three‑run homer and reaching base four times, while Isiah Kiner‑Falefa also reached base four times. The bullpen locked things down late, giving Boston a win built more on gifts than guts.
Payton Tolle delivered eight strong innings as Boston outlasted Atlanta 3-2, with Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras fueling the offense and Contreras delivering the game‑winning homer in the eighth; Boston weathered a Monasterio error and a shaky save by Aroldis Chapman, in a win that comes as Trevor Story hits the IL.
Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle will start on Mother's Day to honor his late mother, Jina Tolle, who died in 2024 after an eight-year battle with colon cancer. Even from her hospital bed, she inspired him with lines like “Be a Tigger, not an Eeyore,” and he now signals “I love you” to the sky before and after starts as a tribute. The piece also traces his path from Wichita State to a 2024 draft selection by Boston (No. 50) and highlights the deep, scouting-driven belief in his makeup and work ethic that helped land him with the Red Sox, underscoring how his family’s influence fuels his on-field performance.
Boston placed outfielder Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ligament in his right ring finger, with utilityman Mickey Gasper recalled to fill the roster. Anthony left a game with wrist discomfort and hasn’t played recently; the IL stint could be backdated to Tuesday, targeting about a one-week return. The move eases an outfield logjam and allows regular playing time for Duran, Abreu, Rafaela, and Yoshida, with Gasper providing multi-positional depth.
Boston is navigating a wave of injuries: Roman Anthony has wrist discomfort and traveled to Boston for a specialist (X-rays in Detroit were negative), Danny Coulombe is on the 15-day IL with cervical spasms, and Brayan Bello will open instead of starting. Sonny Gray is expected to be activated to start vs the Tigers, while Ranger Suarez and Garrett Crochet deal with hamstring and shoulder issues. With an outfield logjam, Masataka Yoshida is being benched for pinch-hitting use, and Jarren Duran provided a timely homer as the Sox reshuffle around Anthony's absence.
Cal Raleigh’s right-side soreness sidelined the Mariners for two games with MRI results pending, and Will Wilson was placed on the 10-day IL with a thumb fracture, prompting Jhonny Pereda’s recall and Ryan Bliss to join the taxi squad; Ranger Suarez exited a Red Sox game with a hamstring strain and will rest with MRI not planned, with Boston weighing an opener ahead of Brayan Bello; Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins left a Triple-A game with a left shoulder injury and will be evaluated; White Sox pitcher Shane Smith will miss at least two weeks with a right rotator cuff strain.
Alex Cora’s firing signals a new era for the 2026 Red Sox, but the roster is notably thin. Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow frame the rebuild as a chance to trust the players and start fresh, with Breslow taking responsibility for on-field results while insisting the team can still contend for the AL East and a deep postseason run. The article highlights the potential of young arms Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, the latter delivering an electric start vs. the Yankees, though Early’s spot in the rotation isn’t guaranteed and the rebuild faces financial constraints.
Boston fired Alex Cora and several coaches in a sweeping organizational shake-up led by Craig Breslow, with input from Theo Epstein and others; Jason Varitek was reassigned and is no longer with the organization, and Chad Tracy was named interim manager. Reports linked Cora to a Phillies job, which he declined, and Boston has gone 2-2 since the firing.
The Boston Red Sox recalled left-hander Jake Bennett from Triple-A Worcester to start against the Astros, giving him his MLB debut as injuries force a rotation shuffle. Bennett, a 6’6” lefty, posted a sharp 0.86 ERA across 21 Worcester innings with a strong walk rate and ground-ball tendency, and he brings a multi-pitch mix led by a plus-changeup. He joins a rotation that includes Suarez, Bello, Early and Tolle while other starters recover from injuries, marking a major opportunity for the highly regarded prospect.
Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora texted reporters saying 'I’m happy' hours after his firing, posted celebratory photos with his staff, and later turned down the Phillies job to spend time with family. He sent a mass email thanking the organization, praising staff, and urging fans not to take Fenway Park for granted, signaling a heartfelt, if controversial, exit from Boston.
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and six members of the coaching staff in an unprecedented in-season upheaval, signaling a dramatic shift after a chaotic year. The move breaks with the organization’s historical reluctance to change leadership midseason, and has sparked widespread discussion among Boston reporters about the team’s direction and fallout from the decision.