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Don Mattingly Reportedly Set to Be Named Phillies Manager After MLB Rumors on Alex Cora Pursuit

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly expected to remove the interim tag and make Don Mattingly their full-time manager. According to Matt Gelb and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic, it is believed the Phillies will make the move official at some point this week. Mattingly, 65, served as the Phillies' interim manager in 2026 after Rob Thomson was fired amid a 9-19 start. Philadelphia went 79-55 under Mattingly and reached the playoffs. The Phillies are reportedly sticking with Mattingly after a failed attempt to court former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who told the organization last week that he does not want to manage in 2027, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report one of your preferred sources on Google by selecting Bleacher Report on the "source preferences" pagehere. For more from Bleacher Report, check out ourB/R app,homepageand social feeds—includingTwitter,Instagram,Facebook,TikTokandYouTube.

By Mike ChiariOctober 14, 2026Bleacher Report
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The decision to name Don Mattingly the permanent manager cements the Phillies' commitment to his leadership style. After outmaneuvering other candidates in the rumor mill, the team now looks to build on the stability he provided in 2026.

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