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Unless the Philadelphia Phillies appear in or win the World Series under interim manager Don Mattingly this season, the franchise is expected to hire a new manager in the offseason.
After firing manager Rob Thomson in April, the Phillies tried hiring former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox fired Cora from his managerial role one day prior, but Cora ultimately turned down Philadelphia's job offer. The Phillies then promoted Mattingly, who was a bench coach for Philadelphia, to interim manager.
If Mattingly is unable to lead the Phillies to the World Series, MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported that Cora will likely become the team's manager in 2027.
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"Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly, who took over for Rob Thomson on April 28, not only must lead the Phillies to the postseason, but likely to the World Series or even win it to be asked back. Alex Cora, who turned down the job when Thomson was fired, is expected to be the Phillies’ next manager barring a World Series berth or title," Nightengale wrote.
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Where Do the Phillies Stand in the Playoff Race?
Before firing Thomson, the Phillies held a 9-19 record, which was the team's worst start to a season in more than two decades.
The Phillies are now second in the National League East with a 66-58 record.
The Atlanta Braves hold a strong 7.5-game lead for first place in the division, which leaves the Phillies battling with the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks for the a NL Wild Card spot. The Chicago Cubs have a tight grip on the first NL Wild Card spot, while the Phillies, Padres and Diamondbacks are tied for the last two spots.
These last few weeks of the regular season will be crucial for the Phillies to win.
The Phillies will play a road series against the Diamondbacks at the end of August. Philadelphia's next series will be against the Miami Marlins on Monday. The Marlins are sitting three games behind the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Padres in the NL Wild Card race.
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