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How Alex Cora, Red Sox staff lost their jobs -- and why it happened in April
Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

What's next for Alex Cora after being fired by Red Sox?

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MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 one month in
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.

The eight most astounding stats of MLB's season start
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't.


WHO IS THE REAL PETE?
Will the real Pete Crow-Armstrong please stand up?
We've seen PCA play like an MVP. And we've seen PCA struggle. When will the Cubs' young star put it all together again?


AROUND THE DIAMOND
Murakami hits 50 homers? Rebound ahead for Luzardo? Don't be surprised!
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

Why baseball's 100 mph club is expanding by the day
Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.


FANTASY BASEBALL
Fantasy baseball news: What will Red Sox lineup look like under Chad Tracy?
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

Prospect watch: Is Cleveland ready for a new catcher?
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.


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Cora firing was Breslow's call, Red Sox prez says
The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the team's 10-17 start to the season started with general manager Craig Breslow, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said.


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MLB betting tips for Sunday: Cubs bounce back against Dodgers?
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Sunday, April 26.


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Fantasy baseball forecaster: Team hitting ratings
Stay ahead of the game and optimize your fantasy baseball hitters with our forecaster, which provides a rolling 10-day outlook of every team's hitting matchups as well as the potential for stolen bases.

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- Red Sox fire Cora amid coaching staff shakeup
- Wheeler strong in return as Phillies end skid
- Humbled Snitker inducted to Braves Hall of Fame
- Dodgers honor Monday's dramatic 1976 flag rescue
- Stanton (calf) sits out Sat. as Yanks mull IL stint
- Phillips signs 1-day deal, retires with 'home' Reds
- Reds (oblique) place DH Suarez on 10-day IL
- 📈 Power Rankings: New No. 2, NL-heavy top 10
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