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Alex Cora Stands by Decision to Miss Red Sox Game for Daughter’s Graduation

The Red Sox manager defends prioritizing family as interim leader Ramón Vázquez earns praise for guiding the team to victory.

Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox watches the game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 2, 2025.
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora watches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Overview

  • Alex Cora missed the May 19 Red Sox game to attend his daughter Camila’s Boston College graduation, a milestone he called 'a day we will always remember.'
  • Bench coach Ramón Vázquez stepped in as interim manager, leading the team to a 3-1 win against the Mets with calm and decisive leadership.
  • Cora faced criticism from local sports commentators, including Michael Felger, but defended his decision as putting family first and said he wouldn’t try to convince critics otherwise.
  • Cora shared an emotional Instagram post celebrating his daughter’s accomplishments, emphasizing the importance of family and her role in his life.
  • The situation highlights evolving MLB norms, which now allow managers to take personal days, reflecting broader cultural shifts in work-life balance policies.