Sunday afternoon game thread: vs Red Sox, 1:35

TL;DR

The Baltimore Orioles face the Boston Red Sox this afternoon after a tumultuous weekend, with the Red Sox firing manager Alex Cora despite a recent win. Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish is set to start the game, aiming for a series victory.

Key points

Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a 16-run win
Chad Tracy appointed as new manager
Kyle Bradish starting for the Orioles with a 3.96 ERA

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 20: Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish #38 of the Baltimore Orioles cannot make a bare-handed fielding play during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s been a weird weekend at Camden Yards. Neither of the games have been close, and the Red Sox have fired half of their coaching staff. Saying it that plainly would make you think the Orioles have outclassed the Red Sox all series. But that wouldn’t be true. Sure, the O’s looked amazing in the opener, but they really stunk up the place in the sequel. And yet, the Red Sox front office chose to do the firing of World Series-winning manager Alex Cora and many of his underlings right after their team won a game by 16 runs. The optics of that are odd, though the team’s 10-17 record overall gives it more logic. Chad Tracy will step into Cora’s shoes. He was an MLB player for parts of ten seasons, most of those spent with the Diamondbacks. More recently, the 45-year-old has been a coach in the Red Sox system. Up until Saturday he was manager of their Triple-A squad, the Worcester Red Sox. For the Orioles, it’s business as usual. Saturday’s game was so terrible that they may as well flush it and move on. They have a series to win, against a division opponent no less. With a day off coming on Monday everyone should be available to get the W. That includes closer , who was activated from the bereavement list earlier today. was DFA’d to make room. You have to imagine the O’s hope they can get Suarez back to Triple-A Norfolk, but he may have opportunities elsewhere. **Orioles lineup**

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Why did the Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora?

The Red Sox fired Alex Cora and several coaching staff members due to a disappointing 10-17 record, despite winning a recent game by 16 runs.

Who is the new manager for the Boston Red Sox?

Chad Tracy, previously the manager of the Worcester Red Sox, has been appointed as the new manager following Alex Cora's dismissal.

What is Kyle Bradish's performance record for the Orioles?

Kyle Bradish has a record of 1-2 with a 3.96 ERA as he prepares to start against the Red Sox.

Sunday afternoon game thread: vs Red Sox, 1:35

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