As of April 15, 2025, despite a rocky 7–8 start to the season and a particularly demoralizing 16–1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox have not fired manager Alex Cora. Rumors have circulated, particularly online, suggesting that Executive VP of Baseball Operations Brian O’Halloran had taken decisive action following the team’s inconsistent performance, but there is no official confirmation of Cora’s dismissal from the organization or credible media outlets.
Cora, who returned to manage the Red Sox in 2021 following a one-year suspension related to the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, remains under contract through the 2027 season. He signed a three-year extension in July 2024, indicating that the front office maintained confidence in his leadership despite recent struggles. While fans and media have criticized some of his in-game decisions and the team’s lack of consistency, particularly on the mound and at the plate, the front office has not made a public move to end his tenure.
What has occurred, however, is a significant shake-up to the coaching staff. After the Red Sox failed to make the playoffs for a third consecutive year in 2024, the team fired six members of the coaching and support staff. These included first base coach Andy Fox, bullpen coach Kevin Walker, assistant hitting coach Luis Ortiz, mental skills coach Rey Fuentes, trainer Ben Chadwick, and bullpen catcher Mani Martinez. This kind of sweeping change indicated that the front office was looking to reset the tone and culture of the clubhouse, perhaps as a precursor to evaluating Cora’s longer-term role if things don’t improve.
So far in 2025, the Red Sox have shown moments of promise, including explosive offensive performances against the Cardinals in early April, but they’ve also had ugly losses and continued inconsistency—especially in pitching depth and bullpen execution. Their lopsided loss to Tampa Bay on April 14 highlighted ongoing issues with both starting rotation reliability and defensive miscues, sparking fan frustration and speculation about Cora’s job security.
The situation is clearly tense in Boston. The Red Sox are a team with high expectations, and anything short of playoff contention is seen as failure. With a tough division that includes the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Rays, Boston has little margin for error. If the team continues to struggle through the first half of the season, Cora’s job could indeed be in jeopardy, regardless of his contract status.
At this point, though, Alex Cora remains the manager, and Brian O’Halloran has made no public moves to change that. Fans should stay tuned, as pressure is mounting and expectations in Boston are always sky-high. But until an official announcement is made, any claims of Cora’s firing are premature and unfounded.
