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.
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About Alex Cora
Jose Alexander Cora is a Puerto Rican professional baseball manager and former infielder who most recently managed the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for 14 seasons with the Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and Washington Nationals.
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- baseball player
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- United States
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- October 18, 1973, October 18, 1975