Red Sox manager Alex Cora gushed over his team after they claimed their eighth win in a row in a barnburner against the Rays.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran reacts to manager Alex Cora limiting his playing time, while Boston's future stars in the outfield continue to make noise.

“I hope so,” the Red Sox manager told reporters when asked if Bregman could return in the upcoming week ( via MassLive’s Chris Cotillo ). He’s doing his rehab. I talked to him yesterday. A lot better, so we’re getting close.” In a follow-up, Cora was asked if Bregman’s return could come as soon as Monday. “Happy Fourth,” Cora replied with a smile.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora credits the club's recent surge to three core fundamentals fueling their AL East playoff push.

Alex Cora is 0 for 2 in arguing obstruction calls with umpire Alan Porter after the Boston Red Sox manager was ejected in the fifth inning of a 9-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the second straight game in which Cora was tossed.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora told “WEEI Afternoons” that rookie outfielder is “becoming a force” for his baseball team, confirming that the 21-year-old will make his debut in left field in their series finale against the Rockies.