COMMENTARY
Alex Cora preached confidence and poise on Wednesday afternoon — even in the face of devastating news for his ballclub.
Yes, the Red Sox currently hold a 97.8 percent chance of making the playoffs this fall, per FanGraphs.
But with star rookie Roman Anthony likely sidelined for the remainder of the regular season with an oblique strain, Boston is going to be severely shorthanded for their stretch run — and potentially the start of October baseball.
As Cora was quick to point out, the 2025 Red Sox are no stranger to adversity.