Sunday’s matchup against the Pirates was a big one for Alex Cora, not because of anything on the field but rather because he got to reunite with his brother Joey. The Red Sox manager talked about that and what his brother meant to him in his year away from the game. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
Cora also discussed the closer battle taking place between Matt Barnes and Adam Ottavino. To this point, the manager isn’t tipping his hand on which way he’s leaning. (Steve Hewitt; Boston Herald)
Cora did, however, pass along some praise for what he’s seen from Barnes this year.