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Broader Change, New Voices, New Direction: Takeaways from Red Sox Press Conference

In Baltimore on Sunday morning, the Boston Red Sox addressed a stunning early-season decision, as Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and President/CEO Sam Kennedy spoke to reporters following the firing of manager Alex Cora.

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Game 28: A New Era

It’s a new era of Red Sox baseball with Chad Tracy at the helm for his first game. While we won’t know for sure what will look different with Tracy in charge, here are a few quick takeaways from the lineup.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Could Alex Cora return to a MLB dugout during the 2026 season?

Following a 10-17 start to the season, the Boston Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora and five coaches. Cora failed to make the most of an admittedly flawed roster.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

What struggling Phillies can do to turn around season

The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

In a somewhat expected turn of events, the Red Sox chose to part ways with longtime skipper Alex Cora and five other coaches.

Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, clean house amid terrible start

Red Sox fired the wrong people over slow start

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Jim Tracy News / Over The Monster / April 26

Red Sox name WooSox’ Chad Tracy as interim manager

He’s Chad Samuel Tracy and he comes from the land of baseball lifers. While he is decidedly not the Chad Tracy who spent the bulk of a mid-sized career with the Diamondbacks in the early part of this century, this Chad Tracy has spent his entire life around the game.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 26

Alex Cora Reacts to Red Sox Firing With Group Photo, Mookie Betts Video

The dust is starting to settle after the Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world on Saturday by firing manager Alex Cora, as well as a handful of other coaches.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / April 26

Who Is Chad Tracy? New Red Sox Interim Manager Touted To Take Over Permanent Role For Storied Franchise

The Boston Red Sox endured a terrible start to the 2026 campaign. They are languishing at the bottom of the American League East after the opening month of the season.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Red Sox play first game under new management in series finale vs. Orioles

The Boston Red Sox barely had a chance to enjoy a big day of success on the field before there was an overhaul of the coaching staff. They'll go into Sunday afternoon's series finale against the host Baltimore Orioles with Chad Tracy as interim manager after the firing of Alex Cora was revealed hours after Saturday's game.

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The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Red Sox Owner Sends Message to Alex Cora After Firing

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on Saturday, parting ways with the man who led the franchise to its most dominant season in franchise history, after a disastrous start to 2026. The move came hours after the Red Sox destroyed the Baltimore Orioles 17-1, an almost ironic backdrop to a franchise-altering decision.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Boston Red Sox Explode In 17-1 Feast Of Baltimore Orioles

It’s no secret that the Boston Red Sox’s season so far has been dismal. And that is putting it gently. Coming into Saturday’s road matinee against AL East rival Baltimore Orioles, the Sox ranked last in the American League in team hits and 2nd-to-last in runs scored.

Alex Cora News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Red Sox send Alex Cora packing after 10-17 start

The Boston Red Sox have sent Alex Cora to the unemployment line. Cora will have to look for another job somewhere else after the Red Sox fired him, along with other coaches, on Saturday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 26

Red Sox fired the wrong people over slow start

Changes needed to be made with the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, clean house amid terrible start

Cody Bellinger pulled a disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Brandon Neely to High-A Greenville

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Red Sox bats come alive in rout of Orioles

Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak with a 17-1 victory against the host Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

Brayan Bello News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 25

Red Sox Can't Be Afraid to Make Harsh Brayan Bello Rotation Decision

The daily routine for Boston Red Sox fans is becoming more ingrained than ever this week -- and infinitely more unpleasant. Wake up the day after a brutal loss.

Brayan Bello News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Red Sox's Brayan Bello Reaches Unfortunate Feat Not Seen Since 1936

Brayan Bello's start did not go according to plan on Friday night to say the least. The Boston Red Sox starting pitcher allowed eight runs on 13 hits in 3 and 1/3 innings on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles in the game.

Brandon Neely News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 24

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Brandon Neely to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Brandon Neely from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, according to the club’s MiLB.com transactions log. Neely, 22, was originally taken by the Red Sox in the third round (86th overall) of the 2024 draft out of Florida.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Greatest Boston Red Sox Outfielders in History

The Boston Red Sox’s list of five greatest outfielders in history is a tough one to make. Not both for the players, because there are so many great ones, but also for whoever writes the list, again, because there are so many great ones.

Payton Tolle News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Red Sox To Recall Payton Tolle

The Red Sox are calling up left-hander Payton Tolle to start Thursday’s series finale against the Yankees, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. It’ll be the touted young lefty’s first major league action of the season and just the fourth big league start of his career.

Dorian Soto News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 22

What does Red Sox prospect Dorian Soto have in store for 2026?

Like other members of Major League Baseball’s 2025 international signing class, Red Sox infield prospect Dorian Soto is expected to make his stateside debut when the 2026 rookie-level Florida Complex Season begins on May 2.