Red Sox Go 8-8 in 16 Games Since Firing Alex Cora and Five Coaches

Two weeks after the Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches, the team has gone 8-8 in 16 games.

The record shows no improvement from before the change. Boston lost to Philadelphia on Thursday after shortstop Trevor Story committed a late error that allowed the Phillies' third run of the inning.

Trevor Story questioned the team's direction after the firings, saying it is 'up in the air.' Fans expressed their anger toward owner John Henry from suites overlooking Fenway Park.

The Red Sox stand at 18-25 this season. They traded Mookie Betts six years ago to focus on the farm system and cut spending. Since 2020, they have finished near or at the bottom of the AL East in all but two seasons, with 2021 as a fluke.

Boston traded players like Rafael Devers and let Xander Bogaerts leave in free agency. The team passed on extending Alex Bregman last year. Bregman and the Cubs now sit at 28-16, while Caleb Durbin, his replacement, has struggled.

Top prospect Roman Anthony, baseball's No. 1 last season, is injured. He performed poorly before the injury. Jarren Duran hits .178 this season. Trevor Story bats .206 with 57 strikeouts, tied for eighth in baseball, and five errors, fourth-most among qualified shortstops.