Red Sox shakeup sparks questions about team direction

The Red Sox fired Alex Cora and five coaches after a 10-17 start, calling the move a bold step toward a fresh start, but players like Trevor Story and Garrett Whitlock criticized the lack of clarity and fair process in a Sunday meeting. Interim manager Chad Tracy was named, with GM Craig Breslow and team president Sam Kennedy defending the decision as necessary to reset the season. Boston’s offense and pitching have struggled (OPS .667, 27th; ERA 4.44), and the organization faces questions about its direction as it pursues a return to October play.