Alex Cora removed ace Garrett Crochet with one out in the sixth inning and the Red Sox trailing 1-0 to the Mets on Wednesday. Why the early hook? Cora explained. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

May 22, 2025 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox’ Alex Cora explains taking out ‘frustrated’ Garrett Crochet at 85 pitches Alex Cora removed ace Garrett Crochet with one out in the sixth inning and the Red Sox trailing 1-0 to the Mets on Wednesday. Why the early hook? Cora explained. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox’ Liam Hendriks says he’s frustrated with role, then takes loss vs. Mets On the same day he went public with his frustration about not getting more high-leverage opportunities in the Red Sox bullpen, Liam Hendriks let one go to waste. It proved costly in a 5-1 Boston loss. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Short-handed bullpen stalls out, Boston has season-high 16 Ks in loss Instant reactions as a tired bullpen stalls out in a rough Red Sox loss at Fenway. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Will Boston Red Sox game vs. Orioles Thursday be postponed due to nor’easter? With a nor’easter expected to hit Massachusetts on Thursday, the Red Sox and Orioles’ 6:45 p.m. game is in doubt. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox injuries: Masataka Yoshida takes big step, but 1B option has setback Masataka Yoshida took a big step toward returning to the Red Sox on Wednesday. But another position player had a setback and won't be back as soon as once thought. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox outfielder explains origin of holding up bullpen phone cover after home runs Perhaps lost in the drama of Tuesday’s Red Sox-Mets game was Boston appearing to find another home run celebration to go along with the Wally head. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    See more         Start today for $1   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.