PRESSURE: Red Sox REMAIN in Last Place—Did Firing Alex Cora Actually HELP Boston?

Boston Red Sox shake up their coaching staff, but has it truly solved their consistency woes? Despite Chad Tracy taking the helm, the Sox remain in last place with lingering issues at the plate and an offense struggling to deliver with runners in scoring position. Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian unpacks whether firing Alex Cora and five coaches triggered meaningful change or just highlighted deeper roster flaws. Pitching has improved under Chad Tracy, but Boston’s power drought and offensive inconsistencies raise tough questions about playoff hopes in a crowded AL Wild Card race.

With Romy Gonzalez nearing a return from injury, could his versatility provide the spark Boston’s infield desperately needs, or will the Red Sox’s fate hinge on strategic trade deadline moves? Maljanian spotlights the offensive surges of Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu, potential roster shake-ups, and Boston’s looming decision: go all-in as buyers or sell key assets and regroup for the future.

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