What went wrong with the Red Sox in 2018?
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What went wrong with the Red Sox in 2018?
The Red Sox carried a payroll in 2018 of $240 million, far and away the highest in baseball. Their mistake, according to the source, was saving money to have one person work two jobs. Cora, who was fired by the Red Sox after the release of the Houston report, could be back managing as soon as next season.
Who did the Red Sox beat in the World Series?
The Red Sox entered the postseason as the top seed in the American League, and defeated the Yankees in four games in the Division Series. They then defeated the defending champion Houston Astros in five games in the Championship Series, advancing to the World Series where they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.
When did the Red Sox go to spring training 2018?
February 2018. On February 19, the team had its first full squad workout at spring training. On February 22, the team played exhibition games against the Northeastern Huskies and the Boston College Eagles; the Red Sox won both games, by scores of 15–2 and 4–2, respectively. On February 23, the team played its first Grapefruit League game,…
When do the Red Sox play in the 2018 season?
On March 27, the team played its final spring training game, defeating the Chicago Cubs, 4–2. The 2018 regular season began on March 29, 2018, against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Manager Alex Cora named Chris Sale as the Red Sox opening day starter opposite Chris Archer.
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What happened to the Astros’ replay review room in 2018?
Manfred’s report on the Houston scandal found that in 2018 “the Astros’ replay review room staff continued, at least for part of the 2018 season, to decode signs using the live center field camera feed, and to transmit the signs to the dugout through in-person communication.”
What did Manfred do about the Boston Red Sox?
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred concluded an investigation that began in January by finding Boston used its video replay monitor to decode opponents’ signs during the 2018 regular season, a violation of Major League regulations. As in his Houston decision, Manfred did not discipline players.