Cora Shares Birthday Message to Fiancée
The former Red Sox manager posted a tribute to Angelica Feliciano weeks after his firing.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Baseball
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Alex Cora posted a birthday message to his fiancée, Angelica Feliciano, on Instagram. The post comes after the Boston Red Sox fired Cora on April 25, 2026, following a 10-17 start.
Why it matters
Cora's firing and his subsequent public posts offer a window into his personal life and career plans while he remains out of baseball. The Red Sox's decision also reshaped the coaching staff, with five members of Cora's staff cut.
The Red Sox were 10-17 when they fired Cora, and the club owes him roughly $7.25 million in 2027, the final year of a three-year, $21.75 million extension signed in July 2024. Cora has said he planned to sit out the 2027 season, a plan that was not confirmed beyond his own remarks.
The players
Alex Cora
Former Boston Red Sox manager who led the club to a 2018 World Series title and was fired in April 2026.
Boston Red Sox
Major League Baseball franchise based in Boston that fired Cora and cut five members of his coaching staff.
The details
Cora shared the message on Instagram, addressed to Feliciano, with whom he has been together since 2016 and whom he proposed to in November 2025. He has been largely based in Puerto Rico since his firing and has turned down the Philadelphia Phillies for the second time in six months.
Timeline
July 2024: Cora signed a three-year, $21.75 million extension with the Red Sox.
November 2025: Cora proposed to Angelica Feliciano.
April 25, 2026: The Red Sox fired Cora after a 10-17 start.
2027: The Red Sox owe Cora roughly $7.25 million, the final year of his contract.
Season Trajectory
Cora's firing after a 10-17 start shows how quickly early-season results can end a manager's tenure in Boston. His two rejections of the Phillies in six months suggest he is weighing whether to return to the dugout at all.
Cora's departure leaves the Red Sox without their 2018 World Series-winning manager, and his $7.25 million 2027 salary remains on the books. Readers tracking managerial openings should note that Cora has not committed to returning to the dugout.
The takeaway
Early-season losing streaks can end a manager's tenure quickly, and a fired skipper may still have leverage in deciding whether to return. Fans should watch for Cora's next move, as his choices will show whether he intends to coach again.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
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