Boston Red Sox

Tim Kurkjian talked with Mark about the Astros sign-stealing scandal and how far reaching it may be. Plus, the potential involvement of Red Sox manager Alex Cora and what the potential fallout could be.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Cherington is the new general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora will appear at a hot stove event at Gracie Theatre in Bangor at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

While on The Drive Friday evening, Red Sox beat writer Sean McAdam said that from knowing Alex Cora as a player, broadcaster and manager who is always looking to gain an edge, he would not be surprised if Cora did play a key role in the Astros alleged sign-stealing scandal.

Should Red Sox fans be worried about Cora's potential guilt and were some of the same measures used during the Red Sox world championship 2018 season?

Mark has some strong feelings on MLB's yearly awards and believes the winners are not the players that are truly "most valuable" to their teams.

With one year of arbitration eligibility left, Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox have three options when it comes to their prized right fielder. Trade him this off-season and try to get the highest return possible, extend him (which is highly unlikely as Betts wants to test the open market), or simply let…

Alex Speier of the Boston Globe shed insight on how Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox will attempt to cut payroll this off season while also maintaining a contender.

And we asked what this means for Mookie Betts now too.

J.D. Martinez is opting-in, meaning he's staying in Boston for the 2020 season. What does it mean for Mookie? Could the Sox trade J.D.? We have all the speculation you'll need in 150 seconds.