Alex Cora: podcast appearances and interviews

Jose Alexander Cora, born October 18, 1975, is a Puerto Rican professional baseball manager and former infielder. He most recently managed the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. Cora played in MLB for 14 seasons with various teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and Washington Nationals. After retiring as a player, he served as the bench coach for the Houston Astros during their first World Series title in 2017. The following season, Cora was named the manager of the Boston Red Sox, leading the team to a franchise-record 108 wins and securing victory in the 2018 World Series. He became the fifth MLB manager to win a World Series in his first season and the first Puerto Rican manager to win a World Series. Cora was implicated in a sign-stealing scandal during his tenure with the Astros, which led to an investigation into possible involvement with the Red Sox. Before the 2020 season, Cora and the Red Sox mutually agreed to part ways, and he was suspended through the 2020 playoffs for his role in the Astros’ scandal. After the suspension, Cora returned to manage the Red Sox for the 2021 season. His tenure with the team ended when he was fired during the 2026 season.