Baseball’s drama meter just exploded.

In a fiery postgame press conference, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stunned reporters by publicly calling on Major League Baseball to open a doping investigation into Detroit Tigers infielder Javy Báez — just minutes after Báez torched the Red Sox with two crushing three-run home runs in what many are calling Boston’s most painful loss of the season.

“He looked like a completely different player out there tonight — and not in a natural way,” Cora said, visibly frustrated and emotionally charged after the 9–6 loss. “We’re not accusing anyone of anything without cause, but the league has protocols for a reason. Given the circumstances, I think it’s fair for MLB to take a look.”

Báez, who has struggled at the plate for much of the past two seasons, suddenly exploded for six RBIs on the night, including two towering shots that left Fenway Park in stunned silence. The second home run — a 438-foot blast to dead center — came in the top of the ninth and broke a 6–6 tie, sealing the Tigers’ shocking comeback win.

Cora’s comments immediately set off a media firestorm, with some calling his remarks “reckless” while others praised him for demanding accountability in a league still shadowed by past PED scandals.

Asked whether he had any concrete evidence or if his request was purely based on Báez’s sudden performance spike, Cora replied, “All I’m saying is: look at the numbers, look at the last few months, and look at tonight. That’s all I’ll say for now. I trust the league to do what’s right.”

MLB has not yet issued a response to Cora’s remarks or confirmed whether an investigation will be launched. A spokesperson for the Detroit Tigers declined to comment.

Báez, for his part, appeared unfazed in the Tigers’ clubhouse, smiling as he addressed reporters. “I just play hard,” he said. “Some days you see the ball better than others. I’m not going to worry about noise from the other dugout.”

The loss drops the Red Sox further behind in the AL East and marks yet another frustrating chapter in a season that’s already teetering on the edge. But if Cora’s comments gain traction, this may not just be about a game — it could be the beginning of one of MLB’s most explosive controversies in years.

Stay tuned. This one isn’t over.