Alex Cora Gave Red Sox Ultimatum Before Firing: Report

By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Boston Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora last Saturday following a 10–17 start to the 2026 season.Cora was in his eighth season with the organization, and the decision was ultimately made by owner John Henry and general manager Craig Breslow.However, the breakup may have been avoidable. According to a report from Alex Speier of the Boston Globe on Thursday, Cora reportedly gave Breslow and the Red Sox an ultimatum last year.Breslow reportedly explored making changes to the coaching staff Cora assembled, and instead of agreeing to those adjustments, Cora made it clear that Breslow would need to fire…

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