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A champion skipper has the inside track for the Phillies’ manager job

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Heyman, J. (2026, October 3). A champion skipper has the inside track for the Phillies’ manager job. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/sports/alex-cora-has-the-inside-track-for-the-phillies-manager-job/

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Alex Cora is reportedly leading the pack to become the next manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, as interim manager Don Mattingly is expected to step down after guiding the team to a successful turnaround this season. Although the Phillies have not officially begun their search, Cora was previously offered the position before Mattingly’s promotion. Cora’s strong connection with Phillies president Dave Dombrowski from their time together at the Boston Red Sox further supports his candidacy.

Written by AI on 2026-10-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Alex Cora is considered the frontrunner to become the next manager of the Phillies, despite the team not yet beginning its search process officially. This preference stems from Cora's previous offer by the Phillies and his close relationship with president Dave Dombrowski, who they shared during their World Series win with the Red Sox in 2018. Interim manager Don Mattingly led a remarkable turnaround for the Phillies after taking over a struggling team that was only 9-19, achieving a 79-55 record before losing in the wild-card round of playoffs. However, Mattingly is expected to step down from this position.

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The Phillies may or may not conduct a managerial search, but Alex Cora appears to have a strong inside track to become their next manager with interim manager Don Mattingly expected to step down. uncertain

Mattingly → conduct → track

There’s no word Philly has started its process yet, but Cora was offered the job before the Phillies promoted Mattingly from bench coach. asserted

Phillies → ’ → coach

So it’s an unusual situation where the favorite is known. asserted

favorite → ’ → ?

Mattingly engineered a terrific turnaround, going 79-55 after taking over a 9-19 team, before the Phillies exited the playoffs in the wild-card round. asserted

Phillies → engineer → round

Cora has a very close relationship with Phillies president Dave Dombrowski from their days winning the 2018 World Series with the Red Sox. asserted

Cora → have → Sox

So a reunion surely works well for both. asserted

reunion → work → both

A champion skipper has the inside track for the Phillies’ manager job

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