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Phillies may replace interim manager Don Mattingly with Alex Cora

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Phillies may replace interim manager Don Mattingly with Alex Cora

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling this season and interim manager Don Mattingly is unlikely to return next year. After the team fired Rob Thomson earlier in the season, Mattingly took over but has not guided the team into a playoff position. USA Today reports that the organization is considering hiring Alex Cora, recently let go by the Boston Red Sox, as Mattingly's successor. Cora's previous experience and desire to prove himself could make him a strong fit for the Phillies if they miss the postseason.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies fired Rob Thomson earlier this season.
•Don Mattingly is the current interim manager.
•Team is struggling to secure a Wild Card spot.
•Alex Cora is a leading candidate for the managerial role.
•Cora was recently dismissed by the Red Sox amid a poor season.

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3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies predicted to replace Don Mattingly with recently fired World Series champion manager

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia Phillies have not been doing good as of late. It also seems as if interim manager Don Mattingly will not be back in the same role next season.
— Yahoo Sports

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