# Red Sox Bloodbath: Cora Fired + Phillies Awful Start | Dodgers drop in new MLB Power Rankings

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Podcast: [Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flippin-bats-with-ben-verlander-3663614)
Published: 2026-04-28T23:17:00+00:00
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## Resource

Red Sox Fire Alex Cora & Most Of Their Coaching Staff… Phillies Are Historically Awful + A brand new MLB Power Rankings with a BIG change at the top! The Boston Red Sox just fired nearly their entire coaching staff... but kept the people actually responsible. We break down the messy, petty drama: Alex Cora’s IG post,, the “Coaches for Hire” bus, and the awkward press conference where Breslow and Kennedy pointed fingers. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are in total freefall! The worst record in baseball, worst run differential, worst defense (-17 DRS), and one of the worst offenses despite a $250M+ payroll. Are they living and dying by the home run too much? Plus: - Latest Power Rankings - Team of the Week highlights - Mexico City Series thoughts Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Red Sox Fiasco 16:35 - Phillies Awful Start 22:54 - New MLB Power Rankings 32:18 - Team of the Week 36:11 - Mexico City Recap 38:22 - Outro What’s your take — did the Red Sox fire the right people? Are the Phillies in real trouble? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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