Don Mattingly's future with Phillies remains uncertain heading into next season

Don Mattingly, the interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, has an uncertain future as the team struggles to overcome a slow start that saw the firing of Rob Thomson. Despite the team's improvement in August and contention for a Wild Card spot, Mattingly may not retain the managerial position after this season. Historically, interim managers in Philadelphia have struggled to secure long-term appointments; Mattingly needs to achieve significant success, likely a World Series appearance, to secure his role. There are rumors linking former Red Sox manager Alex Cora to the position amid speculation about Mattingly's future.

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