Red Sox clear house, fire manager Alex Cora and others, MLB insider reports
The Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora alongside a series of additional coaching changes, MLB insider Jeff Passan reports. The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Rámon Vazquez and game-planning coach Jason Varitek, sources tell ESPN. While the Red Sox won today, they are 10-17 and in last in the American League East.
Massive change is coming in Boston. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 25, 2026 Passan also reports that hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Rámon Vazquez, Third-base coach Kyle Hudson, and game-planning coach Jason Varitek are also on their way out. This comes just hours after the BoSox blew out the Orioles 17-1, including 17 hits and a 10-run ninth-inning performance.
The Sox, who had high expectations this season after falling short to the Yankees last year in the Wildcard round. The Sox are currently sitting at the bottom of the AL East with a 10-17 record. This is a developing story.
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