# The Alex Cora Situation, Lucas Giolito Signs, And The Phillies Fire Rob Thomson

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Podcast: [MLB Trade Rumors Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-trade-rumors-podcast-6242965)
Published: 2026-04-29T08:00:00+00:00
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Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Red Sox firing Alex Cora along with five other coaches, what is leading to the lack of success in Boston, Lucas Giolito settling for a $3 million guarantee with the Padres, Taijuan Walker getting released, the Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson, and the Guardians promoting top prospect Travis Bazzana.

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