Alex Cora
Mentioned in 19 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show
Manager of the Boston Red Sox who has been a frequent topic of discussion on the Felger & Massarotti podcast regarding his handling of young player Marcelo Mayer. His player development and platooning strategies, along with his management of Mayer's playing time and performance feedback, have drawn both scrutiny and analysis from sports commentators.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 14, 2026
Dianna Russini Resigns from The Athletic // Garrett Crochet Hit hard in Minnesota // Bruins Close Out Regular Season Tonight - 4/14 (Hour 3)
“Criticized for leaving Crochet in game despite early offensive explosion and velocity concerns”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 7, 2026
Celtics Host Hornets in Potential Playoff Preview // Bill Chisholm on the Celtics Spending // Roman Anthony’s Throwing Issues - 4/7 (Hour 3)
“Attributes Roman Anthony's throwing issues to mechanics rather than health or mental problems”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 7, 2026
Willson Contreras Threatens Brewers // Bruins vs Hurricanes // Caller Reaction - 4/7 (Hour 2)
“Criticized for organizational instability; has had three different GMs during his tenure”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 7, 2026
Red Sox Lose Series Opener to Brewers // Alex Cora Postgame Comments // Mazz’s Thoughts on Geno Auriemma - 4/7 (Hour 1)
“Criticized as wrong fit for team's current talent level and playing style; prefers big-market mentality over situational baseball”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 7, 2026
TWO PLAYERS contributing to Red Sox ROUGH START - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
“Red Sox manager whose bullpen usage patterns and strategy are discussed”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 3, 2026
Christopher Gasper Joins the Show // Tatum and Brown // ABS in MLB - 4-3 (Hour 3)
“Strikeout rate management philosophy; roster construction and platooning strategy discussed”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 3, 2026
Agenda Free Friday on Red Sox, Bruins // Felger's Moon Madness - 4-3 (Hour 1)
“Discussed his perspective on fixing strikeout rates; believes it's not fixable at MLB level”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026
Red Sox Start 2026 Season 1-5 // What do the Red Sox want to be? - 4/2
“Discussed regarding potential hot seat status and leadership concerns amid team's poor start and strikeout issues”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026
Felger has some Thoughts on the Trip to the Moon // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 4/2 (Hour 4)
“Red Sox manager making disciplinary decisions and expressing subtle criticism of front office roster construction philosophy”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026
Too Early to Overreact to the Red Sox Start? // Mazz’s Tiers Reaction // Red Sox Callers - 4/2 (Hour 2)
“Manager criticized for lack of game awareness during strike-call miscommunication”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026
Red Sox Swept by Astros and Fall to 1-5 // Mazz’s Tiers // Carlos Narvaez Scratch from Wednesday’s Game - 4/2 (Hour 1)
“Red Sox manager whose benching of Narvaez and staff accountability for pitch-count errors are central to episode discussion”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026
Red Sox Swept in Houston // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 4/1 (Hour 4)
“Made questionable decisions including benching Narvaez and challenging pitches early; unaware of stolen base count error”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026
Red Sox Lose 4th in a Row // What Chaos! Joins the Show // Bruins Beat Stars at TD Garden - 4/1 (Hour 1)
“Criticized for poor challenge usage strategy and lack of control over team focus and execution”
Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026
Did the Patriots Overachieve in 2025? // Red Sox Offensive Struggles // Felger Has More ABS Thoughts - 3/31 (Hour 3)
“Criticized for recurring April struggles and long-term mentality that neglects early-season performance”
Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026
Red Sox Lose to Astros // Caleb Durbin Still Hitless in 2026 // Red Sox Offense Continues to Struggle - 3/31 (Hour 1)
“Discussed as protected by ownership; benched Caleb Durbin during game; inherited by Breslow”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox Opening Day Lineup // 5 Questions with Jim Murray // The Final Word - 2/27 (Hour 4)
“Red Sox manager deliberately managing Mayer's playing time and adding hitting program work before game appearances.”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe // Patriots Offseason Needs // Jayson Tatum’s Potential Return to the Lineup - 2/27 (Hour 3)
“Red Sox manager whose platooning strategy and player development approach discussed regarding Marcelo Mayers”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
Bruins Beat Blue Jackets in Return from Olympic Break // Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox Lineup // MLB’s New ABS System - 2/27 (Hour 1)
“Red Sox manager criticized for harsh treatment of Marcelo Mayer and unclear playing time criteria”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 24, 2026
Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox Opening Day Lineup // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 2/24 (Hour 4)
“Red Sox manager delivering critical assessment of Mayer's offensive performance and consistency issues”