Tausende schottische Fans haben nach dem ersten WM-Sieg seit 28 Jahren ein Spiel der Boston Red Sox besucht und das Baseballstadion "eingenommen". Die ARD verzeichnete gute Einschaltquoten für die Fußball-WM.
Thousands of Scotland fans, the Tartan Army, descended on Boston's Fenway Park for a 'Scottish Celebration' night during a Red Sox game. Despite the home team's loss, the event fostered a unique atmosphere of camaraderie and cultural exchange, with fans embracing the unique experience.
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate, aired a critical ad during a Boston Red Sox game blaming private equity for the team's decline, only for it to be pulled midway due to alleged intellectual property violations.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch questioned the actions of his own pitcher, Framber Valdez, after the left-hander hit Trevor Story with a pitch following back-to-back Boston Red Sox home runs Tuesday night in Detroit.
A small plane towed a banner reading 'FIRE CRAIG! SELL THE TEAM!' over Fenway Park during Red Sox batting practice on Friday. The protest targets chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and principal owner John Henry as Boston sits last in the AL East with a 12-19 record. Manager Alex Cora was fired April 25. Fans have been chanting 'Sell the team!' amid the poor start and rising ticket prices.
The Red Sox, Mets and Phillies aren't the only clubs off to disappointing starts.
Alex Cora was fired as Boston Red Sox manager Saturday night after a poor start to the 2026 season, despite signing a three-year, $21.75 million extension in July 2024. Cora sent an email to the organization expressing gratitude for his time in Boston as both player and manager, saying he was disappointed they didn't finish the job but respects the direction the organization is taking. Chad Tracy replaced Cora on an interim basis.
The Boston Red Sox placed ace left-hander Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder before Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto. The 26-year-old two-time All-Star is off to a rough start with a 6.30 ERA over six starts, including a career-worst 10 earned runs against the Twins two weeks ago. The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and multiple coaches later the same day Crochet pitched six shutout innings against the Orioles. The team has not named a replacement for Crochet's next start Friday.
MLB experts assess early season struggles for seven teams, with the Boston Red Sox receiving the highest panic score of 5 after firing their manager, while the Seattle Mariners rate lowest at 1.5. The Phillies, Mets, Astros, Blue Jays and Royals all face varying degrees of concern over their playoff chances.
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start to the season. Cora, who led the team to a 2018 World Series title, will be replaced on an interim basis by Triple-A manager Chad Tracy, as the organization also parts ways with five coaching staff members.
Free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito, who went unsigned after declining his end of a $19 million option with the Red Sox, has reached a one-year deal with the Padres.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he and his family have received threats ahead of his start vs. the Red Sox, but he's "excited" to be making his Fenway Park debut.
