I believe Alex Cora did such a strong job in Boston that anything that went wrong was always going to fall on him. Boston is a city that can’t stand being out of the hunt… just like Philadelphia. I would call it the curse of the East.
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 29: Former Boston Red Sox player Pedro Martinez looks on during a ceremony honoring the retirement of Hall of Fame Broadcaster Joe Castiglione before the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 29, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox are playing the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada for the finale of their three-game series.
The Red Sox are coming off a 3-0 loss on Tuesday.
Earlier in the week, the team shockingly fired manager Alex Cora (and other members of their staff).
Cora had been at the helm for part of eight seasons.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on April 25): “The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Rámon Vazquez and game-planning coach Jason Varitek, sources tell ESPN.”
GettyManager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox enters the field prior to the MLB Monterrey Series between the Boston Red Sox and Sultanes de Monterrey at estadio Mobil Super on March 24, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico.
GettyPedro Martinez waves to the crowd at Fenway Park before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on April 13, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Following the news, Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez sent out a post (via X).
He wrote: “I believe Alex Cora did such a strong job in Boston that anything that went wrong was always going to fall on him. Boston is a city that can’t stand being out of the hunt… just like Philadelphia. I would call it the curse of the East.”
I believe Alex Cora did such a strong job in Boston that anything that went wrong was always going to fall on him. Boston is a city that can’t stand being out of the hunt… just like Philadelphia. I would call it the curse of the East.
Martinez spent seven seasons with the Red Sox.
He won two of his three Cy Young Awards with the franchise (and they won the 2004 World Series).
GettyPedro Martinez #45 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 in game four of the World Series on October 27, 2004 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.
Here’s what people were saying back to Pedro:
@SWrights975: “Pedro is absolutely right about Boston & Philadelphia being extremely similar heck even being identical sports city twins. Neither city tolerates not being competitive.”
@dulence: “very true and Pedro knows it”
@projomike: “Boston FANS can’t stand losing. John Henry doesn’t care.”
@DaveDrago1: “The scapegoat narrative is just laughable. It is a business and he was let go. We don’t know all the details of why – but it was deliberate & not a knee jerk reaction.”
GettyTrevor Story #10 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his three-run home run as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning at Target Field on April 15, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
The Red Sox are at the bottom of the American League East with a 12-18 record in 30 games.
Following the Blue Jays, they will host the Houston Astros on Friday at Fenway Park.
The franchise last won a World Series in 2018.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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