Sam Kennedy Describes 'Emotional' State Of Red Sox After Alex Cora Firing

With the exception of 2020, Cora had been Boston's manager since 2018, making him the third-longest tenured manager in team history. A respected and popular leader, he'd built strong relationships with veterans and rookies alike.

However, Kennedy is confident the team will rally together and turn their season around, which they've already started doing. They're 2-0 without Cora, similar to how they played well last year following the Rafael Devers trade.

"This is a professional group. They're gonna pull together and now move forward with a lot of season left," Kennedy added.

Kennedy also said the front office believed a change was needed amid the team's disappointing start.

"I'd say the moves were really about the confidence and the belief in the 2026 Red Sox and this group of players," Kennedy continued. "As painful and difficult as it was, we really thought it was necessary for a fresh start for this particular group of guys. That's why we acted, and that's why we're we are... It is a drastic move, but obviously we felt it was necessary where we are."

The Red Sox were 10-17 and off to one of the worst starts in recent team history before firing Cora. They're hoping that new leadership on the field and fresh voices can give the team a spark and help save the season before it's too late.

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