On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox will finish up their series with the Orioles in Baltimore.
Despite a 17-1 win on Saturday, the team made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora (and other members of the coaching staff).
Sunday will be their first game without Cora.
UPDATE: The Red Sox won Sunday’s game 5-3
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on Saturday): “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. While the Red Sox won today, they are 10-17 and in last in the American League East. Massive change is coming in Boston.”
While the Red Sox won today, they are 10-17 and in last in the American League East. Massive change is coming in Boston.
One of the more surprising moves was the team making the decision on franchise legend Jason Varitek.
Chris Cotillo of MassLive wrote on Saturday: “From Red Sox: Game Planning and Run Prevention Coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization. Details of his reassignment will be announced at a later date.”
Catherine Varitek Reacts
GettyFormer Boston Red Sox catcher and two-time World Series Champion, Jason Varitek #33, throws out the first pitch in front of his family after being honored on ‘Thanks, Tek Day’ at Fenway Park on July 21, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts prior to the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Following the news, Catherine Varitek (Jason’s wife) made a post to X.
She wrote: “Red Sox Nation, Thank you. For the love, support, and loyalty you’ve shown to my husband for the past 3 decades. Forever grateful ❤️”
Her post had over 7,000 likes in two hours.
Many people responded with questions about Varitek’s future with the franchise:
Chris Cotillo: “This doesn’t sound like Jason Varitek will continue in the organization, which has been the suspicion around the situation since he was let go or “re-assigned.””
Dan Roche: “Catherine Varitek thanking Red Sox fans…..”
@RedSoxOpinion: “It really sucks how the FO has burned the bridge with Varitek so badly”
@LBWheaton: “They don’t know how many fans they’ll be losing if 33 is gone!”
GettyJason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning of game three of the American League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs at Fenway Park on October 13, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Varitek spent all 15 years of his MLB career playing for Boston.
The two-time World Series Champion batted .256 with 193 home runs, 757 RBI’s and 664 runs in 1,546 games.
He retired after the 2011 season.
Red Sox Right Now
GettyRoman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout after striking out during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
The Red Sox come into Sunday as the last-place team in the American League East with a 10-17 record in 27 games.
They are 5-9 in 14 games on the road.
Following the Orioles, the Red Sox will head to Toronto for a series with the Blue Jays on Monday.
Jason Varitek’s Wife Makes Heartfelt Post After Boston Red Sox Firings