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Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, Appoint Chad Tracy Interim manager

4/26/2026

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The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on April 25, 2026 after a 10-17 start.
They dismissed coaches Peter Fatse, Kyle Hudson, Ramón Vázquez, Dillon Lawson and Joe Cronin.
Chad Tracy, former Triple-A Worcester manager (323-295), became interim manager.
Owner John Henry praised Cora’s 2018 title, 17-1 win, 620-541 record, and noted he is manager fired after a 16-run win since 1887 and Boston sits last in the AL East.

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The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on April 25, 2026 after a 10-17 start.
They dismissed coaches Peter Fatse, Kyle Hudson, Ramón Vázquez, Dillon Lawson and Joe Cronin.
Chad Tracy, former Triple-A Worcester manager (323-295), became interim manager.
Owner John Henry praised Cora’s 2018 title, 17-1 win, 620-541 record, and noted he is manager fired after a 16-run win since 1887 and Boston sits last in the AL East.