Phillies consider Alex Cora for manager position after 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are planning to make a decision regarding Alex Cora's potential hiring as manager after the 2026 season. Following a slow start leading to Rob Thomson's firing, interim manager Don Mattingly has improved team performance. Cora, previously with the Boston Red Sox, is expected to reunite with Phillies president Dave Dombrowski. Despite interest from the New York Mets, Cora is viewed as likely to join the Phillies, potentially replacing Mattingly next year.
- •Phillies fired Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start.
- •Don Mattingly appointed as interim manager.
- •Alex Cora expected to join Phillies after the 2026 season.
- •Cora previously managed the Boston Red Sox.
- •Interest from the New York Mets in Cora as well.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies expected to make Alex Cora decision after 2026 season
"Alex Cora might be coming to Philadelphia in 2027.
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