{
  "id": 16626381,
  "title": "Alex Cora Unsure If He Wants To Manage Again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/alex-cora-unsure-if-he-wants-to-manage-again",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:25:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alex-cora-unsure-wants-manage-162521069.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is unsure if he wants to manage baseball again. The Red Sox terminated his contract after the team started the season with a 10-17 record. Cora, speaking to Baseball Isn't Boring, expressed that while he loves baseball and his team, he also enjoys coaching young players. He has stated he is not managing next year and has another year before deciding if he wants to return to managerial duties. Cora emphasized the significance of team culture and chemistry if he decides to manage again, aligning with the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. He clarified that there was no disagreement between him and the Red Sox front office, dispelling any rumors to the contrary. Cora didn't rule out the possibility of managing in 2027, but he believes it would be challenging to take over a managerial role mid-season, comparing it to this year's situation. He noted he is open to working but not specifically managing. The Philadelphia Phillies also offered Cora the job last season and again this offseason, but he declined both offers.",
  "summary": "The Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora after a 10-17 start this year",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}