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Craig Breslow Defends Red Sox's Stunning Coaching Staff Overhaul
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and much of their coaching staff after a 10-17 start to the 2026 season. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow defended the overhaul amid criticism regarding the retention of pitching coaches.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox started the 2026 season 10-17
- Alex Cora and several assistants were fired
- Pitching coaches were not included in the purge
- Craig Breslow defended the coaching changes
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After starting the 2026 season 10-17, the Boston Red Sox made the bold and shocking decision to purge much of their coaching staff on April 25. Longtime manager Alex Cora and several of his assistants were fired hours after the team's biggest win of the season.
Although the team was struggling in many areas, critics were quick to point out that only Cora and coaches on the position player side were fired, whereas the team's pitching coaches were spared.
That was notable for several reasons. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow used to be an MLB pitcher and built the team around pitching and defense. He was also the one who hired the team's pitching coach, Andrew Bailey, a former teammate and friend of his. On the other hand, he'd inherited Cora and most of the fired assistants when he took over the team in late 2023.
When WEEI asked Breslow about that on Thursday, he explained why that was the case.
Q&A
Why did the Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora and his coaching staff?
The Red Sox made the decision after a disappointing 10-17 start to the 2026 season, aiming to improve team performance.
What was the reaction to the Red Sox's coaching staff changes?
Critics noted that only Cora and position player coaches were let go, while the pitching coaches remained, raising questions about the decision.
When did the Red Sox announce the coaching staff overhaul?
The overhaul was announced on April 25, shortly after the team's biggest win of the season.
