Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and five coaches after poor season start

14 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Apr 25

Boston dismissed Cora and five staff members, including Peter Fatse, Kyle Hudson, and Ramón Vázquez, after a 10-17 record left them last in the AL East.
Chad Tracy, previously manager of the Worcester Red Sox, takes over as interim manager, while Jason Varitek is reassigned within the organization.
Cora, who led Boston to a 2018 World Series title and was under contract through 2027, departs as the franchise's third-winningest manager, with postseason appearances in 2021 and 2025.

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