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Red Sox Begin Post-Cora Era, Facing a Thin Roster and Fresh Prospects
sports24 days ago

Red Sox Begin Post-Cora Era, Facing a Thin Roster and Fresh Prospects

Alex Cora’s firing signals a new era for the 2026 Red Sox, but the roster is notably thin. Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow frame the rebuild as a chance to trust the players and start fresh, with Breslow taking responsibility for on-field results while insisting the team can still contend for the AL East and a deep postseason run. The article highlights the potential of young arms Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, the latter delivering an electric start vs. the Yankees, though Early’s spot in the rotation isn’t guaranteed and the rebuild faces financial constraints.

via Boston Sports Journal|
#alex-cora#craig-breslow#mlb
Red Sox Fire Cora in Shock Overhaul, Install Chad Tracy as Interim Manager
sports24 days ago

Red Sox Fire Cora in Shock Overhaul, Install Chad Tracy as Interim Manager

Boston fired Alex Cora and several coaches in a sweeping organizational shake-up led by Craig Breslow, with input from Theo Epstein and others; Jason Varitek was reassigned and is no longer with the organization, and Chad Tracy was named interim manager. Reports linked Cora to a Phillies job, which he declined, and Boston has gone 2-2 since the firing.

via Sports Illustrated|
#alex-cora#coaching-changes#front-office
Beckett says he authored the viral pants-insult after Cora’s Red Sox firing
sports24 days ago

Beckett says he authored the viral pants-insult after Cora’s Red Sox firing

Former Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett revealed on Rob Bradford’s podcast that he originated the viral ‘pants’ insult tied to Alex Cora’s firing. Bradford had posted the quip on X, and Beckett said it fit the moment and that Cora was the right coach to steady the team. Boston sat 12-19 in the AL East amid fan unrest—including a Fenway banner calling for Breslow’s ouster and the team’s sale. Cora was fired on April 25, with Chad Tracy as interim manager, and he plans to spend time with his family this season.

via New York Post|
#alex-cora#boston-red-sox#firing
Cora’s parting note: happiness, family time, and Fenway memories
sports26 days ago

Cora’s parting note: happiness, family time, and Fenway memories

Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora texted reporters saying 'I’m happy' hours after his firing, posted celebratory photos with his staff, and later turned down the Phillies job to spend time with family. He sent a mass email thanking the organization, praising staff, and urging fans not to take Fenway Park for granted, signaling a heartfelt, if controversial, exit from Boston.

via Fox News|
#alex-cora#fenway-park#firing
Red Sox execute shock in-season purge, firing Cora and six coaches
sports26 days ago

Red Sox execute shock in-season purge, firing Cora and six coaches

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and six members of the coaching staff in an unprecedented in-season upheaval, signaling a dramatic shift after a chaotic year. The move breaks with the organization’s historical reluctance to change leadership midseason, and has sparked widespread discussion among Boston reporters about the team’s direction and fallout from the decision.

via The Boston Globe|
#alex-cora#coaching-staff#in-season-shakeup
Calm Exit as Phillies Move Toward Fresh Managerial Era
sports27 days ago

Calm Exit as Phillies Move Toward Fresh Managerial Era

Rob Thomson was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies but said he harbors no hard feelings and understands the decision. Dave Dombrowski had offered the job to Alex Cora, who ultimately did not commit, as Don Mattingly takes over on an interim basis. Thomson indicated he may stay with the organization as a special assistant, and praised the team’s talent and potential to rebound, vowing to remain engaged as the Phillies pursue a turnaround.

via USA Today|
#alex-cora#dave-dombrowski#managerial-change
Cora Passes on 2026 MLB Return, Chooses Family Time Over a Dugout
sports27 days ago

Cora Passes on 2026 MLB Return, Chooses Family Time Over a Dugout

Alex Cora isn’t pursuing a new MLB managerial job in 2026, opting to spend time with his sons in Puerto Rico after being dismissed by Boston. Reports allege the Phillies offered him their managerial position before settling on Don Mattingly as interim, but Cora chose not to pursue it. Boston’s payroll obligations would continue if he remains unsigned, with any future team needing to pay fair market value for a manager. Phillies skipper Rob Thomson indicated no hard feelings and left open the possibility of an advisory role in the future.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#alex-cora#boston-red-sox#don-mattingly
Cora declines Phillies’ managing offer after Red Sox firing, Mattingly to interim boss
sports28 days ago

Cora declines Phillies’ managing offer after Red Sox firing, Mattingly to interim boss

Alex Cora, just fired by the Red Sox, declined the Phillies’ offer to manage the team, leading Philadelphia to promote Don Mattingly to interim manager. Cora remains under contract with Boston through 2027 and plans to sit out the rest of the season, while Mattingly steers the Phillies in the near term as MLB discusses potential long-term candidates.

via USA Today|
#alex-cora#boston-red-sox#don-mattingly
Cora Should Skip the Dugout and Aim for the Front Office
sports28 days ago

Cora Should Skip the Dugout and Aim for the Front Office

Sports Illustrated argues that Alex Cora should move upstairs into a front-office role rather than returning to the dugout, given the Red Sox payout looming over him and the uncertain conditions at potential destinations like the Phillies and Mets; with many top teams unlikely to make a change and Cora's involvement in the Houston scandal slowing potential fits, the piece suggests he survey the league and turn down immediate managerial offers for now.

via Sports Illustrated|
#alex-cora#baseball#front-office
Red Sox Reshape Staff With Three Interim Coaches Amid Managerial Shakeup
sports29 days ago

Red Sox Reshape Staff With Three Interim Coaches Amid Managerial Shakeup

The Boston Red Sox are reshaping their coaching staff after firing manager Alex Cora and multiple assistants. They announced three interim hires—José David Flores as bench coach, Pablo Cabrera as interim first base coach/outfield instructor, and Jack Simonetty as interim hitting assistant—to help restore a full big‑league staff. Chad Tracy was named interim manager, Chad Epperson became interim third base coach, and Collin Hetzler joined the hitting staff, marking a midseason staffing overhaul with ongoing questions about long‑term roles.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#alex-cora#baseball#coaching-staff
Red Sox shakeup sparks questions about team direction
sports29 days ago

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.

via New York Post|
#alex-cora#boston#coaching-changes