{"id":94870,"date":"2025-09-18T08:57:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=94870"},"modified":"2025-09-18T08:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:57:37","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8boston-breaking-manager-alex-cora-has-spoken-out-on-why-newcomer-alex-bregman-has-been-struggling-in-a-red-sox-uniform-pointing-to-timing-issues-at-the-plate-and-the-pressure-of-adjustin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=94870","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BOSTON BREAKING: Manager Alex Cora has spoken out on why newcomer Alex Bregman has been struggling in a Red Sox uniform, pointing to timing issues at the plate and the pressure of adjusting to Boston\u2019s high expectations. Cora stressed that while the slump is frustrating, he believes Bregman\u2019s work ethic and track record will carry him through, reminding fans that \u201cgreat hitters always find their rhythm \u2014 it\u2019s only a matter of time.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<nav aria-label=\"articleLabel\">\n<ol id=\"articleLabel__list\"><\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\">\n<article id=\"arc-JYIKD6SW35CXJLDVRYH5O4B5XI\" data-type=\"article\">\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<div><picture><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/OJW42UZ47FCR7MNMHBMV432FY4.jpg?auth=d1d68898c3b66b74af6566da18f9d29223d2ca4ce2bd1dce7d48ab1c70a6cec6&amp;width=1280&amp;quality=90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/OJW42UZ47FCR7MNMHBMV432FY4.jpg?auth=d1d68898c3b66b74af6566da18f9d29223d2ca4ce2bd1dce7d48ab1c70a6cec6&amp;width=500&amp;quality=90 500w, https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/OJW42UZ47FCR7MNMHBMV432FY4.jpg?auth=d1d68898c3b66b74af6566da18f9d29223d2ca4ce2bd1dce7d48ab1c70a6cec6&amp;width=800&amp;quality=90 800w, https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/OJW42UZ47FCR7MNMHBMV432FY4.jpg?auth=d1d68898c3b66b74af6566da18f9d29223d2ca4ce2bd1dce7d48ab1c70a6cec6&amp;width=1280&amp;quality=90 1280w\" alt=\"Alex Cora explains why Boston Red Sox\u2019 Alex Bregman has struggled\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Boston Red Sox&#8217; Alex Bregman is slumping (AP Photo\/Ross D. Franklin)AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"SEHE5YIHQRAT3NWHAYB7LQYSKI\">BOSTON \u2014 The Red Sox offense has scored one run or fewer in four of 11 games since star rookie Roman Anthony landed on the injured list with an oblique strain.<\/p>\n<p id=\"DGHEO6YVV5D4LH7CV2KUTJ7YQE\">Boston is 4-7 during that stretch, and veteran Alex Bregman\u2019s slump has persisted. He has stroked only 14 hits over his past 89 at-bats (.157 batting average) in 22 games dating back to Aug. 23. He\u2019s 9-for-45 (.200) with Anthony sidelined.<\/p>\n<p id=\"XEALQ6ZPMFAFVNXXTYFNODT2CY\">\u201cChasing pitches,\u201d manager Alex Cora said before Boston\u2019s game against the Athletics on Wednesday. \u201cJust chasing pitches. If you look at his map, he\u2019s swinging at pitches in the edges of the zone and he\u2019s never done that throughout his career. Well, he\u2019s done it and when he struggles, it\u2019s because of that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"HPFEPONOYFBUTBNHHNJA4I65OE\">Cora said Bregman is fine physically. The 31-year-old third baseman hasn\u2019t been the same hitter since returning from the injured list on July 11 after a 43-game absence due to a right quad strain.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ZNTYP6FFM5AXVJDVWNCSF2YA6Q\">He batted .299 with a .385 on-base percentage, .553 slugging percentage and .938 OPS in 51 games (226 plate appearances) before landing on the IL. He has posted a .251\/.329\/.389\/.718 slash line in 54 games (228 plate appearances) since returning.<\/p>\n<p id=\"L65GBQ5BUBFZNIUU3MRNWG3Y6U\">Bregman is in the 94th percentile in chase percentage (19.8%). The issue is chasing pitches in certain areas of the strike zone where he doesn\u2019t do as much damage.<\/p>\n<p id=\"YHORKDNOS5BJ3AGZZK6AYB5N4Y\">\u201cOne of the things that I saw in \u201917 and he\u2019s done throughout his career is hunting pitches in certain areas and being disciplined on taking the other ones,\u201d Cora said. \u201cAnd it feels like right now maybe he\u2019s swinging at pitches in the zone, but not the ones he really wants. And with Alex throughout his career, he\u2019s very patient. He doesn\u2019t swing much. He\u2019ll be 0-2, and then all of a sudden he\u2019s 3-2. Kind of like one of the best at doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"CUK26FPMDFHEZHTYCTUFH352VE\">Cora said pitchers have done a good job of keeping pitches out of the areas of the zone where Bregman does damage.<\/p>\n<p id=\"RBNV3OGKL5F6VOYVQ2PJJ4DL4A\">\u201cGame-planning-wise, they\u2019re not going to go through the honeyhole,\u201d Cora said. \u201cThey\u2019re going to keep the ball in certain areas, and it\u2019s up to him if he\u2019s going to swing at those pitches or not. And hopefully today we\u2019re very stubborn as a group in the strike zone. I think that\u2019s where we are at our best. We know that. And he needs to do that. He knows it, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<section data-gaid=\":Rdqaq6:\">\n<ul data-testid=\"list\">\n<li>Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox reliever\u2019s wife deliver same \u2018spirited\u2019 message<\/li>\n<li>How Red Sox extra-inning win impacted their playoff picture<\/li>\n<li>Red Sox\u2019 Lucas Giolito says he was \u2018trash\u2019 Tuesday, but it guaranteed he\u2019ll be free agent due to contract clause<\/li>\n<li>Red Sox reactions: Pinch-hitter delivers in Boston\u2019s 11th walkoff win<\/li>\n<li>Red Sox decide rotation for rest of season, move Payton Tolle to new role after three starts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Sox veteran Alex Bregman\u2019s slump has persisted with Roman Anthony on the iL. He has stroked only 14 hits over his past 89 at-bats (.157 batting average) in 22 games dating back to Aug. 23. 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Cora stressed that while the slump is frustrating, he believes Bregman\u2019s work ethic and track record will carry him through, reminding fans that \u201cgreat hitters always find their rhythm \u2014 it\u2019s only a matter of time.\u201d - NEWS USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=94870\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\ud83d\udea8BOSTON BREAKING: Manager Alex Cora has spoken out on why newcomer Alex Bregman has been struggling in a Red Sox uniform, pointing to timing issues at the plate and the pressure of adjusting to Boston\u2019s high expectations. 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