Red Sox's Rough Start: Hot Seat for Cora?

0:00On April 25, Boston Red Sox are off to a rough start, sitting at 9 wins and 17 losses tied with the Kansas City Royals for the worst. Record in the American League and second worst in all of baseball behind only Philadelphia. They've underperformed across the board with fans wondering what it will take to flip the script. Offensively, they're near the bottom in batting average, runs, on-base percentage, power, home runs, and slugging. They chase bad pitches at one of the highest rates and swing too little in the strike zone. Their latest home stamp was brutal, scoring just 13 runs over seven games against Detroit and New York, hitting 180 with a OPO. Two in five record at Fenway. Pitching has been shaky too, with starters posting a 5.31 ERA. Fourth worst in the majors, heard by blow-up outings from Garrett Crochet. And Brian Bello. Alex Cora keeps stressing that, solid starts from the rotation are key to steady wins. Now folks are asking if Cora's a Mahat seat in his second year of a three-year deal.

1:04Experts like Ken Rosenthal say he's got security with about $10 million owed if fired, and ownership has backed him through tough times. Before, Rosenthal figures if they don't rebound, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow might feel more heat than Cora, given the manager's track record. Surviving front office changes. With 135 games left though, Boston could still heat up if pitching clicks and bats wake up. You've been listening to Boston Red Sox News today, AI-powered team coverage.