Alex Cora explains firing impact on Red Sox players and coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora discussed his firing from the team during an interview on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast. Dismissed on April 25, 2026, with a 10-17 record, Cora expressed that other staff members and players were affected by the decision. He noted that the dismissal led to broader coaching changes beyond himself, including the firing of hitting coach Peter Fatse and others. Cora also acknowledged the tensions with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, stemming from doubts regarding the program. While Cora remains under contract through 2027, he is unlikely to manage next season, yet he has not ruled it out as Boston moves forward under new manager Chad Tracy, who took over in September.
- •Cora emphasized others paid the price for his firing.
- •He was dismissed with the team last in the AL East.
- •Multiple coaches, including hitting coach Fatse, were also fired.
- •Cora has a contract through 2027 but may not manage next season.
- •Chad Tracy became the permanent manager on September 22.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — What ‘really upset’ former Red Sox manager Alex Cora about getting fired
"Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora opened up publicly Monday about his April firing, explaining how the decision affected people beyond himself. His comments came six months after chief baseball officer Craig Breslow dismissed him during a disappointing start to the season. Boston also removed several coaches , making the change broader than a […] The post What ‘really upset’ former Red Sox manager Alex Cora about getting fired appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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