Phillies consider Don Mattingly after Alex Cora declines managerial role again
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies are exploring managerial options after Alex Cora turned down their offer a second time. Following Cora's decision, they may turn to current interim manager Don Mattingly. Additionally, the Oakland Athletics are reportedly interested in hiring Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld for a top executive position.
- •Cora has declined the Phillies managerial role twice this year.
- •Mattingly remains a candidate for the full-time managerial position.
- •The Athletics are targeting Sam Fuld for an executive role.
- •Fuld previously served as GM under Dave Dombrowski from 2021 to 2024.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies News: Alex Cora, Don Mattingly, Sam Fuld
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