Manager Alex Cora made a promise to umpire Junior Valentine before the first game of the Red Sox and Astros series on Monday.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Astros because of a non-call he felt should be a balk.

Alex Cora's Boston Red Sox are 65-54 and are in prime position for a playoff spot. They currently own the second spot in the AL Wild Card and are just four games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the AL East lead. Furthermore, they have been one of the hottest teams in the majors over the past couple of months.