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Alex Cora already turned down an MLB manager job

Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora turned down the opportunity to get back into Major League Baseball almost immediately. The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday, making him the second managerial casualty of the season. Speculation quickly turned to Cora as a possible replacement given his ties to Phillies president Dave Dombrowski, … The post Alex Cora already turned down an MLB manager job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Phillies Spurned By Alex Cora After Rob Thomson Firing

After the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson, the club offered the job to Alex Cora, but the former Boston Red Sox manager declined the gig, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.The Red Sox dumped Cora on Saturday, April 25, after the club got off to a 10-17 start. Boston replaced him with Chad Tracy, […] The post Phillies Spurned By Alex Cora After Rob Thomson Firing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Phillies rumors: Why Alex Cora shut down offer to be Rob Thomson’s replacement

The Boston Red Sox recently fired manager Alex Cora. Cora was linked to the Philadelphia Phillies’ head coaching job immediately after his firing despite the fact that Rob Thomson was still managing in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, the Phillies fired Thomson which led many to wonder if Cora was coming to Philadelphia. Don Mattingly was named […] The post Phillies rumors: Why Alex Cora shut down offer to be Rob Thomson’s replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Don Mattingly’s elevation to interim Phillies manager makes MLB history

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday. Former Major League Baseball star Don Mattingly is now the interim manager. His promotion makes MLB history, in a very unique way. “So, just like that, we have the first father/son GM/manager in MLB history with Preston Mattingly as the Phillies GM and his dad, Don […] The post How Don Mattingly’s elevation to interim Phillies manager makes MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rob Thomson fired, Don Mattingly named Phillies’ interim manager after disastrous 9-19 start

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly fired manager Rob Thomson following the team’s 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Don Mattingly is set to be the interim manager. The Phillies had high expectations entering the season but their performance has been lackluster. Thomson is the second manager in MLB […] The post Rob Thomson fired, Don Mattingly named Phillies’ interim manager after disastrous 9-19 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Tuesday, April 28

It’s the "Tuesday Trot Tracker," and we’re circling the bases looking for bombs across this slate. The matchups are juicy, the arms are vulnerable, and it’s shaping up for a home run parade if you pick the right bats. We have Jonathan Aranda riding a power surge against a pitcher he’s already taken ...

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Marlins Game

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their series with the Miami Marlins (at home).The Dodgers are coming off a 5-4 win on Monday.Shohei Ohtani finished with three hits, one RBI and one strikeout in five at-bats.Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani DecisionOn Tuesday, Ohtani will take the mound as the team’s pitcher.However, […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Marlins Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers Ex-Manager Named Top Candidate For Phillies Amid Possible Change

Before Dave Roberts came to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and managed them to five World Series appearances and three rings, the Dodgers were led by a different guy.In his five season (2011-2015) tenure with the Dodgers, Don Mattingly compiled a 446-363 regular-season record and back-to-back-to-back National League West titles. Although having an 81.3% winning […] The post Dodgers Ex-Manager Named Top Candidate For Phillies Amid Possible Change appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Deep League Waiver Pickups for April 27-May 3

Roughly 15% of the regular season schedule has been played as we approach the end of April. If you’ve been waiting to see how your team is performing before making any serious roster moves, the time for waiting is just about over. You should be evaluating your team’s production and preparing to ...

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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 10: Red Sox fire Alex Cora, Mets slide continues

The MLB Power Rankings are back after a tumultuous week in the majors, highlighted by the Boston Red Sox firing Alex Cora. At 11-17, Boston is in last place in the American League East with a murky future ahead. That took some of the heat off the New York Mets, who broke their losing streak […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 10: Red Sox fire Alex Cora, Mets slide continues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants vs. Phillies Game 1: TV Channel, Streaming & Starting Pitchers – April 28

Giants vs. Phillies: The San Francisco Giants begin a road trip this week to the East Coast with a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Game 1 starts at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday evening. San Francisco is going through a good spell at the moment after a dreadful start to the season. They clinched …

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Phillies postgame analyst Ricky Bottalico sounds off on brutal start to season

Entering the season, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies were expected to be two of the best teams in Major League Baseball. The FanGraphs projections had the Mets winning the second-most games and the Phillies winning the sixth-most games. It certainly hasn’t looked that way a month into the season. New York’s embarrassing play…

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Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Is Still In The Minor Leagues

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves played the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park in Georgia.The Braves won by a score of 6-2 to take the series 2-1.Following the Phillies, they will remain at home to host the Detroit Tigers with the series starting on Tuesday night.Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Still In The MinorsWith the […] The post Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Is Still In The Minor Leagues appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Phillies’ Manager Rob Thomson Makes Honest Claim About Talks Of Firing

After snapping their abysmal 10-game losing streak on Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies fell short the first place Atlanta Braves, yet again. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola gave up six runs, and the Phillies offense only recorded two hits.Amongst their struggles, talks are beginning to swirl regarding ‘cleaning out house’ for the Phillies organization, and manager Rob […] The post Phillies’ Manager Rob Thomson Makes Honest Claim About Talks Of Firing appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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"He is part of the problem"; "No hope for this train wreck" – Fans reject Kyle Schwarber's remarks after Phillies' brutal skid – Sportskeeda

"He is part of the problem"; "No hope for this train wreck" - Fans reject Kyle Schwarber's remarks after Phillies' brutal skid  Sportskeeda

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