Mar 14, 2019; Lakeland, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (right) and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski (left) look on during batting practice prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson early in the 2026 season, after the team went 9-19, and a change needed to be made.Don Mattingly was named the interim manager, and since then, things have gone a lot better. But, looking beyond 2026, Mattingly might not stay as the manager.According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Phillies are expected to make a big decision on Alex Cora, with the former Boston Red Sox manager looking likely to reunite with Dave Dombrowski