{
  "id": 12655926,
  "title": "Alex Cora Turns Down Phillies, Plans to Sit out 2027 Season: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/alex-cora-turns-down-phillies-plans-to-sit-out-2027-season-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:32:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/alex-cora-turns-down-phillies-plans-to-sit-out-2027-season-report-12535851"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Phillies may have to expand their search for a new manager following the rejection of their top candidate, Alex Cora. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Cora informed Phillies team president Dave Dombrowski that he plans to skip the 2027 season. Dombrowski had offered the position to Cora after dismissing Rob Thomson in April. Following Cora's departure, the Phillies appointed bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim manager. Cora, who previously managed the Boston Red Sox, guided the team to a 108-54 record and a World Series championship in 2018. He also led the Red Sox to the 2021 American League Championship Series and a wild-card berth last year. However, Boston made a change amid a 10-17 start to the 2026 season. Dombrowski praised Cora, stating he is one of the finest managers in the game and potentially deserving of a place among baseball's Hall of Famers. Mattingly led the Phillies to a 79-55 record and a postseason berth, but they were ultimately swept by the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series. Reports suggest the Phillies intend to part ways with Mattingly but offer him a front-office position. The NL East team appears to be seeking fresh talent and previously viewed Cora as the ideal candidate. With Cora no longer an option, the Phillies may reconsider retaining the 2020 National League Manager of the Year.",
  "summary": "World Series champion Alex Cora reportedly reportedly again declined a chance to manage the Philadelphia Phillies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}