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

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Boston Red Sox dismissed manager Alex Cora and five coaches on Saturday after a 17-1 victory, citing a strategic reset.
Owner John Henry thanked Alex Cora for the 2018 World Series title and said Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow believes the roster can succeed over the remaining 135 games despite the team’s last-place AL East ranking and lowest home runs (15).
Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 the Red Sox went 95–67, finished second in the AL East and lost the ALCS after Grady Little left Pedro Martínez in Game 7, prompting John Henry and GM Theo Epstein to fire him. They hired Terry Francona, who delivered titles in 2004 and 2007. In 2024 the club again acted quickly, dismissing Alex Cora and five coaches after a 17–1 win.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox dismissed manager Alex Cora and five coaches on Saturday after a 17-1 victory, citing a strategic reset.
Owner John Henry thanked Alex Cora for the 2018 World Series title and said Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow believes the roster can succeed over the remaining 135 games despite the team’s last-place AL East ranking and lowest home runs (15).
Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager.

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