Phillies Expected to Name Alex Cora Manager After 2026 Unless One Thing Happens
USA Today reported that Alex Cora is the leading candidate if Don Mattingly cannot take Philadelphia to a World Series berth.
- USA Today reported on Sunday that Alex Cora will likely replace interim manager Don Mattingly as Philadelphia Phillies manager in 2027 unless Mattingly guides the team to a World Series berth or title.
- After the Phillies dismissed manager Rob Thomson in April following a 9-19 start, the team promoted bench coach Don Mattingly to interim manager, though the club initially approached Cora for the position.
- Under Mattingly, the Phillies have gone 57-39 and currently hold a 66-58 record, remaining in the thick of the National League playoff race for one of the final two Wild Card spots.
- Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, who previously hired Cora in Boston, reportedly views the manager as a top target for the 2027 season, despite Mattingly indicating his interest in returning.
- To be asked back, Mattingly must lead the team to the postseason and likely win the World Series, as the Phillies organization is currently looking toward the future of the franchise.
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Phillies Get Update on Alex Cora as a Managerial Candidate Going into 2027
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to the future of their organization. That means deciding on a manager of the future, which likely won’t be current interim manager Don Mattingly but Alex Cora instead.Bob Nightengale of USA Today shared a report that it might take winning a World Series. Otherwise, the Phillies won’t ask Mattingly back. […] The post Phillies Get Update on Alex Cora as a Managerial Candidate Going into 2027 appeared first on …
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Phillies Move on From Don Mattingly and Turn to Recently Fired World Series Champion...
The Philadelphia Phillies could be heading toward another major managerial change following a turbulent 2026 season that has fallen well short of the consistency the organization enjoyed during its recent run of success. Philadelphia entered the year with high expectations after winning the National League East in consecutive seasons. Instead, the club endured a difficult start and quickly found itself battling just to remain relevant in the pos…
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