By Josh Davis
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As the Boston Red Sox gear up for another high-stakes October clash, attention once again turns to the storied New York Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry. But ahead of the club’s 2025 Wild Card Series showdown, Red Sox manager Alex Cora took an unexpected turn—offering genuine praise for Yankee Stadium.
On the morning of Game 1 in the Bronx, Red Sox manager Alex Cora offered unexpected praise for his team’s longtime rival’s ballpark. MLB insider Bryan Hoch shared the comments on X (formerly known as Twitter), noting the respectful tone ahead of the three-game AL Wild Card Series.
“Great baseball environment,” especially the visiting clubhouse, which Cora claims has “the best cook in the league.”
“There’s a lot of good things that they do here to accommodate the visiting team.”
Cora’s remarks aren’t just empty flattery. The Red Sox posted a 5-2 record at Yankee Stadium this year and went 9-4 overall against the Yankees—results that underscore the team’s comfort in enemy territory. While the stage of the MLB postseason brings added pressure, the Red Sox enter with confidence.
Beyond the scoreboard, the Red Sox manager’s praise reflects a deeper sense of professionalism across baseball. Under the current CBA, MLB requires teams to meet high standards for visiting accommodations, but Cora’s nod to Yankee Stadium suggests the organization exceeds those expectations.
That kind of mutual recognition is rare between two of baseball’s fiercest rivals, and it reveals a different side of postseason preparation. Nutrition, comfort, and routine matter more than ever in October, especially in short series like this one. Cora’s comments also suggest the Red Sox aren’t intimidated by the Bronx spotlight—instead, they embrace it. With Yankee Stadium delivering postseason-level standards, Boston may find a subtle edge away from home.
The psychological angle isn’t lost either. By highlighting the Bronx’s hospitality, Cora sends a clear message— he feels at home. Whether that edge translates to another postseason series win remains to be seen, but the storyline only adds fuel to the latest Yankees vs. Red Sox postseason showdown.
