Red Sox Manager Cora Outlines Pitching Improvements Needed

Boston's skipper says better pitching is key to team's turnaround this season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:13am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's motion broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, representing the need for the Red Sox's pitching staff to find more consistency and cohesion.A cubist interpretation of the pitching mechanics that the Red Sox hope to improve upon in their quest to turn around their season.Boston Today

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora acknowledged that the team's pitching staff has struggled so far this season, and outlined the changes needed for the Red Sox to get back to playing the type of baseball they want to see. Cora emphasized that improved pitching will be crucial for the team to reach the .500 mark and turn their season around.

Why it matters

The Red Sox have underperformed so far in 2026, and their pitching woes have been a major factor in their struggles. As one of the preseason favorites in the AL East, the Red Sox need to address their pitching issues to have a chance at making the playoffs and contending for a World Series title.

The details

Cora pointed to the inconsistent performances from pitchers outside of the team's top arms as a key issue that needs to be resolved. He stressed that the entire pitching staff needs to step up and deliver more quality outings for the Red Sox to turn their season around and get back into playoff contention.

  • The Red Sox have struggled throughout the 2026 MLB season so far.

The players

Alex Cora

The manager of the Boston Red Sox.

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What they’re saying

“We have to pitch for us to get to .500.”

— Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

The takeaway

The Red Sox's path to turning around their disappointing 2026 season will hinge on their pitching staff finding more consistency and delivering stronger performances, according to manager Alex Cora. Improving the pitching will be crucial for the team to reach their goal of getting back to the .500 mark and contending in the AL East.