Alex Cora
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora waits for the start of Game 5 of the baseball World Series between the Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. Cora was fired by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, a day after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred implicated him in the sport's sign-stealing scandal. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Red Sox at Dodgers 10/28/2018

Jan. 14, 2020 08:09 PM EST

FILE - In this March 20, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora looks over the lineup before the team's spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Fla. Cora was fired by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, a day after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred implicated him in the sport's sign-stealing scandal. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Red Sox at Orioles 3/20/2019

Jan. 14, 2020 08:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora watches batting practice during media day for baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 14, 2020 08:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow departs after a news conference in Washington. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Nationals at Astros 10/23/2019

Jan. 13, 2020 03:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch holds the championship trophy after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Astros at Dodgers 10/31/2017

Jan. 13, 2020 03:31 PM EST

FILE - In this July 2, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch reacts during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, in Denver. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Astros at Rockies 7/2/2019

Jan. 13, 2020 03:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch hugs Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before Game 3 of baseball's World Series in Houston. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Astros at Dodgers 10/25/2017

Jan. 13, 2020 03:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)
Hinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair

By Ronald Blum And Kristie Rieken Jan. 13, 2020 03:29 PM EST

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa walks off the field after Game 5 of the baseball World Series Washington Nationals Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. The Astros won 7-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Astros at Nationals 10/27/2019

Oct. 29, 2019 04:17 PM EDT

President Trump acknowledges the crowd at the end of his rally in Panama City Beach, Fla., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Against backdrop of controversy, Red Sox honored by Trump

By Jonathan Lemire May. 09, 2019 01:08 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Andrew Benintendi tosses his bat after striking out to end the seventh inning of the home opener baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Boston. At left is Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Red Sox stumble again, beaten in home opener by Toronto 7-5

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 09, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox players hold Super Bowl and World Series trophies before the home opener baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Boston. From left they are, Patriots' Matthew Slater, Red Sox's Mike Lowell, David Ortiz and Steve Pearce, Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, Patrick Chung, Julian Edelman, and Stephon Gilmore (24). At rear are Duron Harmon, behind Gronkowski, and New England Patriots' Deatrich Wise, behind Edelman. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Red Sox raise 4th World Series banner in 15 years

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 09, 2019 03:38 PM EDT