Philadelphia Phillies consider replacing Rob Thomson with Alex Cora as manager

11 articles · Updated · PhillyVoice.com · Apr 26

The Phillies, now 9-18 after ending a 10-game losing streak, are reportedly eyeing recently fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora to replace Rob Thomson, despite Thomson's contract extension through 2027.
Pressure mounts on the Phillies' leadership, especially Dave Dombrowski, given the team's poor performance and Cora's availability following Boston's coaching overhaul. Cora's past World Series success and ties to Dombrowski fuel speculation.
Thomson, despite four straight playoff berths, faces scrutiny after another early postseason exit and a rough start. The potential managerial change reflects the Phillies' urgent need for a turnaround to revive playoff hopes.

Is Rob Thomson the scapegoat for a roster Dave Dombrowski failed to build correctly?

Did the Red Sox fire Alex Cora for his record or for resisting their new philosophy?

Does the Dombrowski-Cora reunion history guarantee a Phillies turnaround, or is it a desperate gamble?

With a $317M payroll, will the Phillies' aging core collapse before a change can be made?

How much is a manager to blame when stars like Trea Turner and Alec Bohm underperform?