Alex Cora Speaks Out on the Potential Risks After Up-and-Down Seasons with Red Sox
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has addressed the potential challenges and risks he faces following a series of up-and-down seasons with the team. In a candid conversation, Cora acknowledged the pressure that comes with inconsistent performance and the heightened expectations in Boston, a city known for its passionate baseball fanbase.
“There’s always pressure, and I understand that,” Cora said in a recent interview. “When you’re in a city like Boston, where the expectations are always high, you know that every season counts. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’re working hard to build something that can last. It’s not easy, but that’s part of the job.”
Cora’s tenure with the Red Sox has seen both success and struggle. After leading the team to a World Series title in 2018, he’s faced seasons of disappointment and rebuilding, with the team failing to make the playoffs in recent years. While Cora remains committed to the team’s future, he acknowledged that the ups and downs have placed his position under scrutiny.
“Look, I’ve been in this game long enough to know that consistency is key,” Cora continued. “We’re not where we want to be right now, but we’re putting in the work. We’ve got some talented players, and it’s my job to make sure we’re all on the same page and working toward that goal of getting back to the postseason.”
The Red Sox have had a tumultuous few seasons, and with Cora’s future in question, he remains focused on improving the team’s performance. “The challenges are there, and I know what’s at stake,” Cora added. “But I’m not backing down. We’ve got a lot of potential, and we’re going to continue to fight for this team and its fans.”
As the Red Sox look to rebound from their recent struggles, Cora’s leadership will be key in navigating the pressure and working toward a brighter future for the organization.
Browns’ OC Tommy Rees Shares Plans for New OT Cam Robinson After Limited Debut
The Cleveland Browns have been very busy on the trade market over the past couple of weeks, as they have swung three separate deals recently that have shaken up their roster. The first of that bunch saw them acquire offensive lineman Cam Robinson and a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft from the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft.
With Dawand Jones suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 3, the Browns needed some more help at left tackle, which prompted them to make a move for the veteran Robinson. After playing sparingly in his first game with his new team, though, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees opened up on what Robinson’s role with Cleveland will be moving forward.
Tommy Rees Dishes on Cam Robinson
In addition to trading for Robinson, the Browns have also sent Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals after he was benched in favor of Dillon Gabriel and acquired Tyson Campbell from the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Greg Newsome II going the other way. Of these three moves, though, Robinson’s could end up being the most important given the team’s need for help at left tackle.
Even though Robinson turned in one of the best seasons of his career last year, this is his fourth team in the past 12 months. Robinson started the 2024 campaign with the Jaguars before getting traded to the Minnesota Vikings. In free agency over the offseason, Robinson signed with the Texans, but he quickly lost his starting job at left tackle, leading to him getting sent to the Browns.
Robinson started Cleveland’s first offensive series in its Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings before KT Leveston took over for him, which led to questions about Robinson’s role with the team moving forward. Rees refused to commit to Robinson as the team’s starter at left tackle in Week 6, but it sounds like his role should be expected to increase moving forward.
“Hard week for Cam. You come here and then all of a sudden, you’re going to Europe,” Rees said on Thursday. “We felt like he did a nice job during the week. We had a plan going into the game, get his feet wet a little bit, see how it continues to go. and evaluate him from there. He did a nice job for us a week ago getting ready to play, and we’ll continue to build on that.”
Will Cam Robinson Start for the Browns in Week 6?
It remains to be seen whether or not Robinson will start in Week 6, but the situation has been made a bit more complicated due to Leveston dealing with a calf injury that has limited him at practice on both Wednesday and Thursday. With Robinson not being on the injury report, could that lead to Cleveland taking the training wheels off for him sooner than expected?
The Browns draw a tough matchup in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with their longtime division rival featuring a strong pass rush led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. If Cleveland’s offensive line doesn’t hold up, it could be a long day for Gabriel under center in this one. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon, and fans will be paying close attention to Robinson to see how much he plays after his limited debut in Week 5.
