Happy Monday, everyone. The big news from over this weekend, of course, was the firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox are among the teams that have been struggling to start the season, but they are the first to take such drastic action. Alongside Cora, the team fired five additional coaches in a sweeping attempt to course-correct that many critics think is the wrong decision. But it’s more than just critics who are speaking out against the team; it’s the club’s own players. And nowhere
to be found in all the fray is Red Sox owner John Henry, making many suggest it might be time for Henry to sell the club.
We’ve got lots more on the Cora firing below, as well as more little tidbits from around baseball.
- Ryan Blake thinks the Washington Nationals are a work in progress.
- Ryan Phillips explains the big wave of firings in Boston, from manager Alex Cora to much of the coaching staff under him.
- Ian Browne reports on what management in Boston is saying after the firing of Alex Cora, and relying on a “belief in the players.”
- Meet Chad Tracy, the interim manager of the Red Sox. Story by Ian Browne.
- What’s next for the Red Sox after the coaching purge? (ESPN)
- Tom Dierberger shares how Red Sox players are reacting to the sweeping changes in the coaching staff.
- Jen McCaffrey reports how Alex Cora has responded to his firing on social media. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Stephanie Apstein explains how the Cora firing should signal that it’s time for John Henry to sell the team.
- Brittany Ghiroli shares why John Henry’s continued silence actually speaks volumes. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Tom Verducci thinks that the Red Sox season was already doomed and firing Alex Cora won’t change that.
- The Orioles actually ran out of home run fireworks, they hit so many…
- The Phillies have released struggling pitcher Taijuan Walker, but is it enough to help them course correct? Story by Michael Baumann.
- Richard Deitsch explains why Jason Benetti was the best and only choice to do play-by-play for Sunday Night Baseball.
- Robert Falkoff shares Mike Trout’s new Angels record, this time for extra-base hits.
- Ken Rosenthal tries to assess if the “Shohei Ohtani rule” is unfair. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- After a tough start to 2026, Tigers’ first baseman Spencer Torkelson has now homered in five straight games. Story by Jason Beck.
- Mason Miller continues to dominate in the Padres bullpen and during the Mexico City series, he set a new franchise record. Story by Ryan Phillips.
- Konnor Griffin hit his first big league home run on his 20th birthday. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Seems like the firing of Alex Cora is really helping solve things in Boston.
- Former AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil has been optioned to the minors after a rough start to the season. Story by Steve Schaeffer.
- Gary Phillips looks at the surprising approach the Yankees are taking to players who make bad ABS challenges.
- Bradford Doolittle reports that the Nats have had to place closer Clayton Beeter on the IL.
- Brian Snitker has been inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame. (AP)
- Jorge Castillo reports that the Yankees have called up outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez.
- Jays’ postseason hero Trey Yesavage is gearing up to make his 2026 debut, shares Mitch Bannon. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Players test their knowledge of Mexican slang ahead of the Mexico City Series.
And tomorrow will be a better day than today, Buster. Make it so.
