Alex Cora Fires Raw Critique About Home-Plate Umpire Following Ejection in Red Sox vs. Reds Clash

Story erupts, Cora ejected in chaotic, ABS-fueled extra-inning Red Sox loss to Reds

CINCINNATI – On Opening Day, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Major League Baseball introducing the ABS challenge system was going to be “interesting.”

Alex Cora fires raw critique about home-plate umpire following ejection in Red Sox vs. Reds clash

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora grabbed headlines on Saturday after his heated argument with home plate umpire C. B. Bucknor led to his ejection during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Alex Cora Gives Brutal Words to C.B. Bucknor After Red Sox Loss

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora shared his honest thoughts on the umpiring performance of C. B. Bucknor after the loss on March 28.

Alex Cora Frustrated as ABS Challenges Expose Off Day for Umpire C.B. Bucknor

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed frustration with veteran umpire C.B. Bucknor following Boston’s 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Cora was ejected in the eighth inning after disputing a check-swing strike call on Trevor Story. The argument highlighted what Cora and many noticed as an off day for Bucknor. The game featured eight ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) challenges, with six being overturned. Notably, Reds slugg…

Red Sox lose 6-5 as umpire has 6 of 8 challenged calls overturned: 'He has one job to do'

CINCINNATI -- Two challenges lost too early, a memorable rookie debut, an umpire gone awry, a manager ejected, a shortstop irate. The second game of the season for the Boston Red Sox seemingly had it all, except for a victory.