Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report
Alex Cora, days after being fired by the Boston Red Sox due to a poor start to the 2026 season, declined a managerial offer from the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies, who also dismissed their previous manager Rob Thomson, named Don Mattingly as their interim manager instead. Cora chose to prioritize time with his family over taking the new role. Mattingly, a seasoned coach with prior managerial experience, will take over the Phillies' dugout.
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Philadelphia Phillies Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report The Phillies instead made bench coach Don Mattingly their interim manager By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published April 28, 2026 4:33pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alex Cora was fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox Saturday and was reportedly offered a different managerial job just days later.
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