AL East
Red Sox fire Alex Cora and five coaches after 10-17 start
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The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff hours after a 17-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager starting Sunday. The move comes amid a disappointing start that has the team in last place in the AL East.
The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees have emerged as the top teams in the American League East through the first quarter of the 2026 season. The Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox trail after uneven starts marked by injuries and inconsistent play.
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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on May 10 at Fenway Park. Nick Martinez allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings to improve to 1.70 ERA. The victory keeps Tampa Bay one game ahead in the AL East standings.
The Baltimore Orioles made a splash at the 2025 Winter Meetings by agreeing to a five-year, $155 million deal with free-agent slugger Pete Alonso. This move, the biggest free-agent signing in franchise history by average annual value, bolsters their lineup amid an ultra-competitive AL East. The deal follows similar high-profile signings of Kyle Schwarber to the Phillies and Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers.
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The Tampa Bay Rays are prioritizing improvements to their starting pitching rotation during the 2025 offseason after finishing eight games under .500. Former MLB executive Jim Bowden highlighted this area as a top need, amid moves by AL East rivals. The team eyes veteran additions while awaiting Shan McClanahan's return in 2026.