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Red Sox Front Office Says Alex Cora Firing Gives "Fresh Start," Trevor Story Says Team's Direction "up in the Air"
Trevor Story said the team needs clearer direction after the Red Sox fired Alex Cora and five coaches following a 10-17 start.
- On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches following a 10-17 start to the 2026 season, with Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow citing the need for a 'fresh start.'
- Poor offensive performance prompted the dismissal, as the team ranks 22nd in runs scored and 28th in OPS in the AL East, following a three-game sweep by the New York Yankees.
- Infielder Trevor Story criticized the firing, saying the coaches 'didn't get a fair shot,' and stated the team's path forward remains unclear; Story was notably absent from Sunday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Following his promotion from Triple-A Worcester, Chad Tracy guided the club to a 5-3 victory over Baltimore on Sunday, while Team president Sam Kennedy and Breslow addressed players in a brief clubhouse meeting.
- With 135 games remaining, Breslow emphasized the organizational change aims to catalyze a postseason run, as the front office maintains full confidence the current roster can perform at the highest level.
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Direction of the Boston Red Sox feels 'up in the air' after Cora's firing, Trevor Story says
Infielder Trevor Story said the path forward for the Boston Red Sox feels unclear after the club shockingly fired manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff. The Red Sox officially dismissed Cora on Saturday evening after a 10-17 start to his eighth season guiding the club.
Boston Red Sox boss explains decision to fire Alex Cora, saying a ‘fresh start’ is needed
A day after firing Alex Cora and much of his coaching staff less than a month into the season, two of the Boston Red Sox's top decision-makers explained why they decided to move on.
[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Sang-kyung] The Boston Red Sox are facing repercussions following their sudden split with Manager Alex Cora. On the 27th (Korean time), Yahoo Sports reported on the reaction of the Boston players in their first game against the Baltimore Orioles after Cora's dismissal. Boston had announced the separation of Manager Cora and five members of the coaching staff the previous day after securing a 16-point landslide victor…
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