Jim Tracy managed 11 years in the major leagues. He wasn't about to miss his son Chad's debut as manager of the Red Sox Sunday. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

April 27, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox A father’s pride: former MLB manager Jim Tracy watches his son Chad manage (and win) his debut with the Red Sox Jim Tracy managed 11 years in the major leagues. He wasn't about to miss his son Chad's debut as manager of the Red Sox Sunday. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Is Jason Varitek still with the Red Sox? Here’s the latest Of all the coaches fired from the Red Sox' staff Saturday, Jason Varitek's status remains the most unclear. Here's what we know a day later. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com and Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox ace feels guilt over Alex Cora firing: ‘Ultimately, I blame myself a lot’ In the hours following the shocking news that Alex Cora and a handful of his coaches had been fired, Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet felt shock, like the rest of his teammates. But the lefty also experienced another emotion: guilt. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Rookie: Red Sox ‘played the way AC (Alex Cora) would want us to play’ Red Sox players arrived at Camden Yards on Sunday morning still processing the stunning news of manager Alex Cora’s firing, which happened Saturday evening. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com and Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Celtics Joe Mazzulla makes heartfelt admission after Red Sox fire Alex Cora Joe Mazzulla reflected on the former Red Sox manager before Game 4 on Sunday. By Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com and Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Chad Tracy recounts a ‘whirlwind’ weekend: A surprise phone call, a sleepless night and first MLB win From start to finish, this was a weekend that Chad Tracy won't soon forget. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.