With Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in walk-off fashion, the Boston Red Sox were swept by Milwaukee in the three-game series. Even though the scoreboard says that the Red Sox were outscored by just six runs,

Responding to that call, Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo of MassLive issued a clear assessment of Cora's job security at this point. "Eight weeks into a three year contract," Cotillo wrote. "He's not on the hot seat as of now."

Red Sox starter Brayan Bello had an extended conversation with manager Alex Cora in the dugout after he lasted only four innings in his last start Friday vs. the Orioles.