Beard vs. no beard - How the Boston Red Sox started winning after their skipper's lucky shave - ESPN

In the midst of a rough start, Alex Cora shaved his beard to change the karma -- and Boston has been on a run ever since.

When Alex Cora came into the 2022 MLB season sporting a salt-and-pepper beard, it was a notable change: The Boston Red Sox manager had always kept a clean-shaven face. But the new look lasted only a … [+10950 chars]

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