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MLB labor battle throws a wrench in Phillies, Astros manager search

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Heyman, J. (2026, October 6). MLB labor battle throws a wrench in Phillies, Astros manager search. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/mlb-labor-battle-throws-a-wrench-in-phillies-astros-manager-search/

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The article discusses potential complications in hiring Alex Cora as manager for the Philadelphia Phillies due to ongoing labor issues in MLB and Cora's existing contract with the Houston Astros, which pays him over $7 million annually. It mentions that a December lockout could prevent managers from communicating with players, affecting team preparation. The piece also considers the possibility of retaining current interim manager Don Mattingly, who had a winning record this season.

Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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World Series-winning Red Sox manager Alex Cora informed the Phillies that he plans to sit out the 2027 season, meaning he will not be taking the managerial position in Philadelphia, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman. This decision was primarily due to family reasons, as Cora has been spending time with his family and is getting married in November. Earlier this year, when the Phillies fired Rob Thomson midway through the season, they had reached out to Cora, who had recently lost his job with the Red Sox. However, Cora turned them down again, citing a desire to be a full-time dad. The Phillies instead appointed Don Mattingly as interim manager in 2023; Mattingly led the team to a record of 79-55, barely securing their spot in the playoffs. With Cora's decision now official, the Phillies will need to explore other candidates for the managerial role. Additionally, MLB might face a lockout starting December 1, which could further complicate the hiring process for managers like Mattingly and potential new hires, as communication with players would be restricted during such periods.

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“Article A discusses potential factors influencing Alex Cora's decision regarding the Phillies manager job, including a possible MLB lockout. Article B focuses on personal reasons for why Cora declined the Phillies' managerial position due to upcoming marriage.”

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Cora, who’s getting married next month, declined this very job over the summer.

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🔮 Although Alex Cora is seen as a favorite for the Phillies manager job due to his great track record and rapport with Phillies boss Dave Dombrowski, it’s not impossible that Cora could decide to take the year off since he’s still being paid (at $7M-plus per year).

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MLB labor battle throws a wrench in Phillies, Astros manager search · mixed framing

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Although Alex Cora is seen as a favorite for the Phillies manager job due to his great track record and rapport with Phillies boss Dave Dombrowski, it’s not impossible that Cora could decide to take the year off since he’s still being paid (at $7M-plus per year). uncertain

he → see → year

Cora, who’s getting married next month, declined this very job over the summer. asserted

who → marry → summer

Another potential consideration: MLB may be headed for a rough year starting with the Dec. 1 lockout. uncertain

MLB → head → lockout

Managers are disallowed from communicating with players during a lockout. asserted

Managers → disallow → lockout

It’s still also possible the Phillies retain Don Mattingly for 2027. asserted

Phillies → ’ → 2027

He did go 79-55. asserted

He → go → ?

MLB labor battle throws a wrench in Phillies, Astros manager search

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