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Red Sox Pitcher Disputes Manager's Dinner Offer
Ranger Suarez claims quick inning earned him dinner, but Alex Cora disagrees
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez says he earned a free dinner from manager Alex Cora after a quick second inning, but Cora disputes the claim, stating Suarez still had more pitches remaining in his daily limit.
Why it matters
This dispute highlights the ongoing negotiations and tensions between players and managers over things like pitch counts, workloads, and rewards or incentives, which can impact player performance and team dynamics.
The details
Suarez came to the dugout after the top of the second inning having thrown only 34 pitches, 11 shy of his 45-pitch limit for the day. Cora called Suarez over and the two discussed the remaining pitch count, with Cora apparently not agreeing to reward Suarez with a free dinner as the pitcher had expected.
- Suarez threw 34 pitches in the top of the second inning on March 2, 2026.
The players
Ranger Suarez
A left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Alex Cora
The manager of the Boston Red Sox.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges and negotiations between players and managers over things like pitch counts, workloads, and rewards, which can impact team dynamics and player performance.
