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Red Sox will bring back Alex Cora, Chaim Bloom in 2023 despite underwhelming season
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Alex Cora ejected from NY Yankees, Red Sox after pitch to Mookie Betts
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Boston Red Sox - Cora, Verdugo ejected from sloppy 7-3 Red Sox loss
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New Red Sox infielder Kiké Hernandez has known Alex Cora since he was a kid, now will play for him in Boston: 'I'm really excited to play for a Puerto Rican manager'
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Alex Cora has surprising take on Xander Bogaerts' future with Red Sox
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Red Sox's Alex Cora won't underestimate scuffling Yankees
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Alex Cora tries to look on the bright side concerning Red Sox injuries: 'At least we know who's hurt' - The Boston Globe
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Boston Red Sox fans enraged as team loses to St. Louis Cardinals on Kiké Hernández's throwing error: Terrible game from Cora
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GoLocalProv Boston Red Sox Fire Manager Alex Cora