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Tigers part ways with third base coach Joey Cora; Billy Boyer takes over

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 7:31 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Tigers part ways with third base coach Joey Cora; Billy Boyer takes over

Summary

The Detroit Tigers announced the departure of third base coach Joey Cora prior to their game against the Oakland Athletics on July 7, 2026. Manager A.J. Hinch stated that the decision was mutual due to philosophical differences. Cora had been with the Tigers for two and a half seasons, also serving as the infield instructor. Billy Boyer, formerly a quality control coach, has been appointed as the new third base coach effective immediately.

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Key Details

•Joey Cora mutually agrees to part ways with the Tigers.
•Billy Boyer promoted to third base coach effective immediately.
•Cora served as third base coach and infield instructor for two and a half seasons.
•Manager A.J. Hinch cites philosophical differences as the reason for the change.
•Tigers' baserunning metrics have declined this season.

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11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers and third base coach Joey Cora split over 'philosophical differences'
7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Third base coach Joey Cora and the Tigers part ways

What they're saying

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Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job because of what manager A.J. Hinch described on Tuesday as “philosophical differences." “I know that news is going to be surprising to a lot of people,” Hinch said. Joey loved being a Tiger.
— Yahoo Sports