Red Sox Fire Alex Cora After 10-17 Start

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and several members of his coaching staff on Saturday, following the team's dismal 10-17 start to the 2026 season. The moves, announced by the organization, came hours after a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles but capped a frustrating stretch that included a 10-3 loss to Baltimore on Friday and a sweep by the New York Yankees earlier in the week.

In addition to Cora, the Red Sox parted ways with hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Ramón Vazquez, third base coach Kyle Hudson, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson and hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin. Game planning and run prevention coach Jason Varitek was reassigned to a different role within the organization, according to team officials. Triple-A manager Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager for the major league club.

Red Sox principal owner John Henry expressed appreciation for Cora's contributions in a statement. "Alex Cora led this organization to one of the greatest seasons in Red Sox history in 2018, and for that, and the many years that followed, he will always have our deepest gratitude," Henry said. "He has had a lasting impact on this team and on this city. He has...