A lot of things need to go right for Boston to make the playoffs this season, with or without the All-Star outfielder.

The second baseman played only nine games with the Red Sox over the past two seasons after surgeries on his left knee.

While Boston’s front office considers a managerial replacement, players try to wrap their heads around the stunning changes.

The recent turmoil will not force the Red Sox to trade Mookie Betts, who will be a free agent after this season.

Several former managers and major leaguers are among those Boston might seek.

The 2018 championship was won fair and square, they say, while asking fans to reserve judgment until MLB completes its probe of the team.

Boston and Alex Cora agree to part ways after Cora was implicated in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.

Boston ownership would have had to fire Cora once MLB levels its suspension. Instead, the team and Cora “agreed to part ways.”

Boston’s Alex Cora could be the next World Series-winning manager without a job this summer.