Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has found himself under scrutiny after an incident involving Yankees star Aaron Judge. The drama began during a game in which Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole hit Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers, a move Cora interpreted as intentional. In retaliation, Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello threw a pitch behind Judge in the sixth inning, sparking controversy. While Judge wasn’t hit, the intent was clear, leading to speculation that the Red Sox were seeking payback for Devers being hit earlier in the game.
Cora’s post-game comments further fueled the situation. When asked if the tension from Saturday’s game had been resolved, Cora hinted that the opportunity for retaliation had passed, effectively acknowledging the team’s intent to target Judge. Major League Baseball has since launched an investigation into the incident, as the situation raises concerns about player safety and sportsmanship [[❞]](https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-news-alex-cora-suspension-verdict-aaron-judge-comments) [[❞]](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox/news/red-sox-investigating-alex-cora-aaron-judge-comments/46b35e64d488feabfcf7ce3d).
Despite the tension, Cora and Judge reportedly had a “professional” conversation after the game, with Judge acknowledging that such incidents are part of baseball’s long-standing tradition of self-policing. While Cora has not faced suspension for his remarks, MLB’s investigation remains ongoing [[❞]](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox/news/red-sox-investigating-alex-cora-aaron-judge-comments/46b35e64d488feabfcf7ce3d) [[❞]](https://pinstripesnation.com/red-sox-cora-probe-mlb-aaron-judge-retaliation-comment-2024-09-17/).
