Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report

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Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report

Updated 4 days ago
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Summary

Alex Cora was reportedly offered the Philadelphia Phillies manager's job days after being fired by the Boston Red Sox but declined, and the Phils made Don Mattingly interim skipper. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report
Fox News4/28/2026

Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Alex Cora was fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox Saturday and was reportedly offered a different managerial job just days later. The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson Tuesday and offered the job to Cora, but the former.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly speaks during a news conference before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Philadelphia, Image 2 shows Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly, right, warms up with Bryce Harper before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Philadelphia
New York Post
New York Post
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4/28/2026

Don Mattingly getting another managerial chance after Phillies fire Rob Thomson

Rob Thomson’s loss is Don Mattingly’s gain. Thomson was fired as manager of the Phillies on Tuesday with the club off to a 9-19 start and in last place in the National League East. Thomson, who led Philadelphia to the pennant in 2022 after taking over midseason for Joe Girardi, is now himself being replaced during.