Red Sox's Cora praises Yankees' Boone unexpectedly

Aaron Boone, the manager of the New York Yankees, received unexpected praise from his rival, Alex Cora, who manages the Boston Red Sox. Despite the intense rivalry between the two teams, Cora took a moment to acknowledge Boone's talents. Cora described Boone as someone who faces a lot of criticism but believes he is "one of the best." Both managers know what it's like to deal with tough media attention in their respective cities. While Boston's media can be challenging, it does not compare to the scrutiny Boone faces in New York. Boone and Cora have been competing against each other since 2018. Boone has a slight edge, with 57 wins compared to Cora's 50 losses in head-to-head matchups, including playoff games. However, their teams will not face each other again until June 13 this year, as Major League Baseball has scheduled divisional games later in the season. Until then, the managers may not cross paths, but they will have plenty of opportunities to interact during the season.