Who will be the next Phillies manager? Not this World Series winner
For the second time this season, a former World Series-winning manager reportedly turned down the Phillies to become their next manager.
In a surprising turn of events, former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has declined the offer to manage the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2027 season. This decision leaves the Phillies' managerial position wide open, as the team has not yet decided who will take on the role. The Phillies, who fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start to the 2026 season, were reportedly considering Cora as a replacement following his success with the Red Sox, including leading the team to a 79-55 record in 2026.
Cora, however, chose to prioritize spending the summer with his family rather than taking on the managerial responsibilities. If Cora declines the offer again, the Phillies may either reassign interim manager Don Mattingly to the full-time managerial position or initiate a new search for a manager. Mattingly, currently serving as the Phillies' bench coach, has a solid track record, having led the team to a 88-74 record and a wild-card berth in 2026.
With Thomson's dismissal, Mattingly becomes the 58th manager in Phillies history, following a diverse managerial and coaching career spanning various teams and franchises.
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