The Boston Red Sox are struggling, and so is Trevor Story, who is now under fire by manager Alex Cora for a critical defensive error.

Yoshida has been working out at first base in recent weeks, including with Triple A Worcester, a mostly casual introduction to a position at which he has no prior experience.

The Red Sox are 43-45 heading into the July 4 series against the Nationals. The post Alex Cora offered a blunt reaction to Red Sox miscues after loss vs. Reds appeared first on Boston.com.

The Boston Red Sox are not out of contention yet, but if they struggle in the coming weeks, they could end up becoming sellers near the July 31 trade deadline.

Chapman lowered his season ERA to a ridiculous 1.29 with his scoreless inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. That sealed the win and marked Chapman's 16th save of the season in 17 tries. But it was also a significant career milestone for the 37-year-old.

The Red Sox and Reds got through three innings on Tuesday night before thunder, lightning and hard rain forced a delay, and ultimately a suspension The contest will continue on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

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