Alex Cora Sends Message As Red Sox Surge Into The Trade Deadline Without Him

SportsMoney Alex Cora Sends Message As Red Sox Surge Into The Trade Deadline Without Him By Peter Chawaga ,

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball. Follow Author Aug 01, 2026, 01:29pm EDT Aug 01, 2026, 02:15pm EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary The Boston Red Sox, after a dismal 10-17 start in 2026, dismissed manager Alex Cora. Initially, the move signaled a lost season, but the team has since engineered a remarkable midseason turnaround, now firmly back in the American League playoff race. Intriguingly, even after his dismissal, Cora maintained confidence in the roster. On June 30, when the team was 37-47, he sent an unsolicited text predicting they'd "get hot for 10 days" against specific opponents. The Red Sox then embarked on an impressive 15-game winning streak, sweeping those very teams, validating Cora's foresight. Under interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston now holds the second wild-card spot, seven games behind the AL East leader, as the trade deadline approaches. Cora's prediction highlights his continued belief in the team's potential, and he's widely expected to return to MLB next season.