BOSTON (AP) — One day after Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks took to social media to condemn offensive messages made against him and his family, manager Alex Cora empathized with his player.

BOSTON — One day after Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks took to social media to condemn offensive messages made against him and his family, manager Alex Cora empathized with his player.

The Boston Red Sox, despite offseason acquisitions, are struggling, leading manager Alex Cora to bench shortstop Trevor Story ...