In a fiery and unexpected outburst that has shaken both the sports and tech worlds, Elon Musk has publicly lashed out at Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, claiming he could “buy the team and fire him on the spot” after Cora made a dismissive remark about Musk and his flagship company, Tesla.

The controversy ignited following a postgame interview, where Cora was asked whether the Red Sox would ever consider partnering with Tesla or any of Musk’s companies for advertising at Fenway Park. Cora’s response was sharp and clear:

“Skip Tesla. The Red Sox will never advertise with Elon Musk. That’s not the kind of energy we want around here.”

The comment instantly lit up social media — but no one expected the firestorm that would follow. Within hours, Musk responded on his platform X (formerly Twitter), posting:

“Alex who? Never heard of him. I could buy the Red Sox tomorrow and fire him before he finishes his next pitching change. Tesla doesn’t need Fenway. Fenway might need Tesla.”

He followed that up minutes later with a second jab:

“Baseball managers talking about ‘energy’? Stick to the lineup card, Alex.”

A Tech Titan vs. Boston Baseball

Musk, the world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, is no stranger to feuds — but taking on an MLB manager is new territory even for him. While the Red Sox are not currently for sale and remain under the ownership of Fenway Sports Group, Musk’s comment has ignited a flurry of speculation, memes, and debates about what would happen if he ever did attempt to enter the baseball ownership circle.

Red Sox fans were quick to take sides. Some voiced support for Cora, praising him for standing up to what they see as Musk’s “egomaniacal empire.” Others — particularly those frustrated with the team’s performance this season — welcomed the chaos Musk could bring.

One viral fan post read:

“If Musk buying the team means Cora is gone tomorrow, I’ll drive him to Fenway myself in a Tesla.”

Another countered:

“This is Boston. We don’t bow to billionaires, especially not ones who think they can run baseball like Twitter.”

Front Office Caught Off Guard

Insiders at Fenway Park say Musk’s public fury was “completely unexpected” and that Cora’s original comment was meant more as a personal preference than an organizational stance. However, the front office is now reportedly “evaluating the optics” of the situation, especially given the intense media coverage and potential sponsor concerns.

Musk’s Growing List of Feuds

This latest spat adds to Elon Musk’s ever-expanding list of public enemies — from U.S. senators and journalists to fellow billionaires and even former employees. But this may be the first time he’s openly targeted a baseball manager, especially one with a World Series title under his belt.

It remains unclear whether Musk’s threat to buy the Red Sox is purely performative — or a genuine interest in entering the world of Major League Baseball. What is clear, however, is that he’s ruffled feathers in one of the most traditional and prideful organizations in American sports.

What’s Next?

Alex Cora has not yet issued a response to Musk’s comments, but sources close to the manager say he is “amused but unfazed” and is currently focused on preparing for the team’s upcoming road trip.

Meanwhile, Boston’s front office is treading carefully, hoping the storm will pass without further escalation — though with Elon Musk involved, that seems increasingly unlikely.

One thing is for sure: baseball season just got a lot more dramatic. Welcome to the Musk vs. Cora saga — and buckle up, because this series might go into extra innings.