Tigers part ways with third base coach Joey Cora over differences
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have parted ways with third base coach Joey Cora after three seasons, attributed to 'philosophical differences' according to manager A.J. Hinch. Cora's departure has surprised players, including catcher Jake Rogers, who learned the news while the team was idle. Billy Boyer, who joined the staff this season, will assume Cora's role for the remainder of the year. Hinch emphasized that the decision was rooted in baseball matters and not personal issues, affirming the team's aggressive base-running approach will remain unchanged.
- •Cora leaves after three seasons with the Tigers.
- •Manager A.J. Hinch cited philosophical differences as the reason for the separation.
- •Billy Boyer will become the new third base coach.
- •Catcher Jake Rogers expressed surprise at the decision.
- •Hinch affirmed the team's approach to base running will continue.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers and third base coach Joey Cora split over ‘philosophical differences’
"Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora left the club in the middle of his third season on the job because of what manager A.J. Hinch described as “philosophical differences.”
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