Phillies plan hire of new manager; Cora emerges
The Philadelphia Phillies are widely expected to name Alex Cora as their next manager, potentially replacing interim Don Mattingly, with reporting suggesting Cora could take the job after a successful World Series or in 2027 if such a run occurs. The discussion around Cora's return has persisted alongside Mattingly's interim status, his past interest in Philadelphia, and the team’s ongoing playoff race and management distractions.
