Did Boston Red Sox GM replace most of their coaching staff because of one player?
The Boston Red Sox, under general manager Craig Breslow, recently replaced most of their coaching staff, including manager Alex Cora, amid a poor start and ongoing struggles following the team's 2018 World Series success. While some reports suggest the overhaul was influenced by the underperformance of a single player, Breslow called that connection a 'stretch' without denying the player's struggles played a role. The move reflects broader organizational changes after key players like Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts departed and fan dissatisfaction grew.
- ▪Craig Breslow, the Red Sox GM, led a sweeping change by firing manager Alex Cora and multiple coaches from the previous regime.
- ▪The Athletic reported that the coaching overhaul may have been linked to the struggles of one player, though Breslow downplayed the connection.
- ▪Since winning the 2018 World Series, the Red Sox have made only two postseason appearances and haven't won a playoff series since 2021.
- ▪Key players from the 2018 championship team, including Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, and Chris Sale, have since left the team.
- ▪Red Sox fans have expressed frustration, chanting 'Sell the team' at Fenway Park, putting pressure on owner John Henry.
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OutKick Did Boston Red Sox GM replace most of their coaching staff because of one player? Breslow called the connection a 'stretch' but didn't deny Campbell's struggles influenced his decision By Ian Miller OutKick Published April 30, 2026 6:12pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Phillies And Red Sox ALREADY Fire Their Managers: Too Premature? | The Ricky Cobb Show Just about a month into the MLB season, the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies have already fired their managers in Alex Cora and Rob Thompson, respectively. Good moves, or too premature? The Boston Red Sox are an organization seemingly heading in the wrong direction.
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