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Alex Cora honors $20k pledge to The Jimmy Fund after Contreras' homer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:57 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Alex Cora honors $20k pledge to The Jimmy Fund after Contreras' homer

Summary

Alex Cora confirmed that he will donate $20,000 to The Jimmy Fund after Willson Contreras hit his 20th home run of the season on July 5, 2026. Cora made the pledge earlier this year, stating he believed a player would reach 20 homers despite projections predicting none. Cora remains active on social media post-firing, encouraging fans to match his donation. The Red Sox currently rank last in the majors with 78 home runs this season.

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By the Numbers

•Cora pledged $20,000 if a Red Sox player hit 20 home runs in 2026.
•Contreras achieved this milestone with his 20th homer on July 5.
•Cora was fired as manager in April but remains engaged with fans.
•The Red Sox have struggled, ranking last in the majors for home runs.

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11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Cora makes good on ‘easy’ $20k Jimmy Fund pledge after Red Sox slugger hits 20th homer

What they're saying

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In February, Alex Cora pledged that he’d donate $20,000 to The Jimmy Fund if a Red Sox player hit 20 home runs in 2026. He may have been fired in April, but that isn’t stopping Cora from following through on his pledge.
— Yahoo Sports

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