Tigers Fire Third Base Coach Joey Cora, Boyer Steps In
Detroit's manager cited philosophical differences as the reason for the split, with the decision described as mutual and unrelated to off-field matters.
The Detroit Tigers have dismissed third base coach Joey Cora following philosophical differences with manager A.J. Hinch. Hinch described the parting as mutual and strictly baseball-related. Billy Boyer will assume the third base coaching duties going forward. Cora had been with the Tigers since the 2024 season after previous stints with the White Sox, Marlins, Padres, and Mets.
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