Bianca Smith joins Red Sox, becoming the first Black female coach in pro baseball history

The Red Sox announced they've hired Bianca Smith as a minor league coach on Monday, making her the first Black woman coach in professional baseball history.

Smith, 29, will be based in the team's player development complex in Fort Meyers, Florida. She told MLB Network on Monday that she's "still wrapping her head around" the opportunity.

"I think it's a great opportunity also to just inspire other women who are interested in this game," she said. "This is not something I thought about when I was younger and I...