The Red Sox made it back to the postseason in 2025 for the first time in four years. But Alex Cora wants more than that in 2026.

“Playing three games in October is not good enough for us,” the manager said on “Foul Territory.” Yeah, we got a taste. We got back to the playoffs. But honestly, from my end, it feels like we actually didn’t play it. It was so short. It was a great accomplishment getting back. But we have to be better."

Boston was ultimately eliminated from the American League Wild Card by the New York Yankees, who were eventually eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series.

The Red Sox made moves last winter that helped bolster the team including trading for ace Garrett Crochet and signing third baseman Alex Bregman . Crochet signed a six

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