Craig Breslow: Relationship with Alex Cora was 'partnership' not 'power struggle'

BALTIMORE— A night removed from a stunning mass firing that included Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff, Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy characterized the decision as “painful” but also “necessary to take decisive action for a fresh start in the 2026 season.”Kennedy said it was “absolutely” fair to describe Cora and Co.’s dismissals as front-office driven, meaning Breslow, who inherited Cora when he was named chief baseball officer in October 2023, ultimately made the call.Advertisement