Alex Cora Declines Phillies Offer, Will Skip 2027 Season

WHO:

Boston.com - Alex Cora, manager of the Boston Red Sox.

NY Post - Philadelphia Phillies, a Major League Baseball team.

WHAT:

ESPN - Cora has turned down the Phillies' managerial offer for the second time in 2026.

USA Today - Cora has officially stated he is taking the 2027 season off, marking the first time he will not manage a team in a season since becoming a manager.

Boston.com - Cora declined an offer to become the Phillies manager for the second time in 2026.

NY Post - Cora plans to sit out the 2027 season.

WHERE:

Boston.com - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the Phillies are based.

WHEN:

NY Post - Cora will not manage in the 2027 season.

WHY:

NY Post - Cora's decision to skip the 2027 season is influenced by personal reasons, as he is ready to "hit pause on baseball."

Boston.com - Cora's decision to decline the offer is not specified in the articles.

HOW:

NY Post - The Phillies will continue their search for a new manager following Cora's decision.

Cora has decided to skip the 2027 season, citing personal reasons for his choice. He expressed that he is ready to "hit pause on baseball" for the time being. This decision marks a significant moment in his career as he steps away from the game for a while.