Alex Cora says Crochet, lineup, bullpen and defense all need time to round into form

On Wednesday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora told “WEEI Afternoons” that both starting pitcher Garrett Crochet as well as his lineup, bullpen and defense all need time to round into form as his team sits at 6-6 to start the 2025 regular season.
Mon, Apr 21
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Walker Buehler, Kristian Campbell ace a 'big deal' of a day for Red Sox
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler made his Patriots Day debut memorable, throwing seven innings while giving up just one run in his best start to date with his new team.
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Alex Cora confirms Brayan Bello will make season debut on Tuesday
On Monday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that starting pitcher Brayan Bello will be making his 2025 regular season debut after starting the year on the injured list with a strain in his right shoulder.
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Sun, Apr 20
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This was what the Red Sox had in mind
The Boston Red Sox extended their win streak to four in a row thanks in large part to another outstanding pitching performance from ace starting pitcher Garrett Crochet.
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Sat, Apr 19
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It was another reminder not to sleep on Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela
Just as everyone was getting all excited a out the prospects of bringing up the likes of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, current Red Sox Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela offered a powerful reminder why there should be no rush.
Fri, Apr 18
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Alex Cora thinks Connor Wong will be back from fractured pinky in ‘two-and-a-half weeks’
On Friday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora told the media pregame that he thinks injured catcher Connor Wong will be back playing with the big league club in “two-and-a-half weeks” as he continues to rehab his fractured pinky on his catching hand.
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Thu, Apr 17
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Craig Breslow believes Triston Casas is improving, downplays Roman Anthony as replacement at first base
On Thursday, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow joined WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” to discuss the early season struggles for Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas, saying the team will do “everything in their power” to help him improve.
Wed, Apr 16
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Alex Cora: ‘You’ve got to be consistent, and we’ve been consistently bad’
On Wednesday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora joined “WEEI Afternoons” for his weekly appearance, discussing his team’s issues with playing consistent baseball across the board to start the 2025 regular season.
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It was a perfect time for the Alex Bregman reminder
The Boston Red Sox got a reminder of how important Alex Bregman is to the team at just the right time, using Bregman’s five-hit, two-home run game to beat the Rays.
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