Overview
- The club announced Saturday it had fired Cora and five assistants hours after a 17-1 win in Baltimore, saying the decision was made before the game.
- Triple-A Worcester skipper Chad Tracy was named interim manager, Jason Varitek was reassigned, and Tracy debuted with a 5-3 victory over the Orioles on Sunday.
- Boston sits 10-17 in last place in the AL East after a weak April marked by a light-hitting offense and erratic pitching despite offseason additions.
- Breslow and team president Sam Kennedy denied a power struggle and called the move results-driven, while veterans such as Trevor Story voiced displeasure with how it was handled.
- Cora is in the middle of a three-year, $21.75 million extension with money still owed, his 'Happy!' post drew attention, and analysts including Ken Rosenthal criticized the timing and communication.