An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly (8) in the dugout, Image 2 shows Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora in the dugout, Image 3 shows Three men posing with the William Harridge Trophy after the Red Sox won the American League Championship Series

Event Overview

Alex Cora turned down Phillies job days after Red Sox firing in MLB shocker

Updated 4 days ago
New York Post
Fox News
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Multiple Perspectives

Alex Cora declined an offer to manage the Philadelphia Phillies just days after being fired by the Boston Red Sox. Cora stated he is focusing on family, including planning a wedding, and wants a longer break from managing. The Phillies had recently dismissed Rob Thomson amid a poor start to the season, with the team tied for the worst record in MLB. This information was confirmed by multiple sources, including the New York Post and Fox News.

What This Means

Cora's decision to decline the Phillies job reflects the ongoing instability within MLB teams, particularly for the Phillies, who are struggling with a 9-19 record and have recently changed management.

Original Reporting (3)
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly (8) in the dugout, Image 2 shows Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora in the dugout, Image 3 shows Three men posing with the William Harridge Trophy after the Red Sox won the American League Championship Series
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
4/28/2026

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The just-fired Red Sox manager turned down an offer to manager the Phillies just three days after his Boston dismissal, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The Phillies had an opening after they dismissed Rob Thomson on Tuesday with the reigning NL East champions tied with the Mets for MLB’s worst record at 9-19. Don.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora walks off the field after a talk with the home plate umpire during the sixth of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Boston, Image 2 shows New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) speaks at a press conference before the game when the New York Mets played the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Citi Field in Queens, NY, Image 3 shows Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson looks on during batting practice before Game Two of the Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on October 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New York Post
New York Post
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4/28/2026

Alex Cora tells The Post why he won’t be managing again this season

Alex Cora declined an offer to become the Phillies manager , and the Mets can also cross him off any current managerial list they may have. “I accepted to be a full-time dad,” Cora texted to The Post. Beyond being a great baseball man, he’s a family man, and Cora is happily taking the opportunity following his firing.