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Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, Coaches After 17-1 Win

4/28/2026

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Red Sox Fire

Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches on Saturday after a 17–1 win over Baltimore.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said the move gives the club 135 games to reset and chase a title.
President Sam Kennedy said the decision was driven by Breslow and reflects a front-office approach.
Triple-A Worcester manager Chad Tracy became interim manager, guiding the Red Sox to a 5–3 win in his debut.

Summary

Red Sox Trim Coaches

The Red Sox dismissed six coaches, members of the “Cora crew,” while keeping the pitching staff, including veteran Andrew Bailey, untouched.
Their removal signaled a shift toward personnel aligned with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
Sources say Bailey, a former reliever and friend of Breslow hired shortly after him, is described as Breslow’s “main guy” and could be a contender for the permanent managerial job.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Red Sox hired young GM Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona, ending the 86-year “Curse of the Bambino” with a 98–64 season and a World Series win—the franchise’s first since 1918. That rapid overhaul set a template that today’s chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is echoing by dismissing Alex Cora and five coaches to reset the club’s direction.

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Red Sox Fire

Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches on Saturday after a 17–1 win over Baltimore.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said the move gives the club 135 games to reset and chase a title.
President Sam Kennedy said the decision was driven by Breslow and reflects a front-office approach.
Triple-A Worcester manager Chad Tracy became interim manager, guiding the Red Sox to a 5–3 win in his debut.

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