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Alex Cora Opens up About Leaving the Red Sox
Cora said the surprise coaching firings and pitching problems shaped his exit, while he left open a possible return to managing in 2027.
- Six months after being fired by the Boston Red Sox on April 25, former manager Alex Cora reflected on his departure for the first time publicly, appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to discuss his dismissal and eight years managing Boston.
- Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow fired Cora amid a 10-17 start to the 2026 season, with Cora admitting the team struggled because "we didn't pitch" in April, pointing to the pitching staff's poor early performance as the primary reason.
- While accepting his job security was precarious, Cora stated he was most upset by the simultaneous firing of his coaching staff, feeling "other guys paid the price" alongside him when Breslow dismissed six coaches on the same day.
- Despite declining an offer to manage the Philadelphia Phillies for a second time, Cora is not ruling out a return to managing in 2027, stating "I don't know, man. We have to wait and see" about his future plans.
- The Red Sox have moved forward with Triple-A manager Chad Tracy, who held an interim role before the interim tag was removed, while Cora stressed that Boston and Fenway Park "will always hold a special place" in his heart.
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