Eno and DVR welcome The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey to the show to break down the shocking firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, along with five other coaches, and where the organization goes from here. Later, Eno and DVR dig into two struggling righties — Kodai Senga and Aaron Nola — discuss Zack Wheeler’s return, and track ‘Where The Money Went’ on the waiver wire this past weekend.

Rundown:

0:32 Red Sox Fire Alex Cora

23:23 How Chad Tracy Can Improve The Club

28:10 Kodai Senga’s Struggles Continue

33:12 Aaron Nola’s Rough Stretch

37:56 Zack Wheeler’s Return To The Mound

39:46 Trey Yesavage To Start Tuesday

41:54 Jasson Domínguez Called Up

49:00 Where The Money Went

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