Philadelphia Phillies Expected to Hire Alex Cora as Manager

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to hire Alex Cora as their new manager, with Cora having a prior relationship with Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

What happened?

The New York Mets had expressed interest in hiring Cora, but he is likely to join the Phillies instead.

The Mets are currently looking for a manager after firing Carlos Mendoza.

Why it matters for Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies had a tough start to their season, but have since turned it around under interim manager Don Mattingly.

The team is currently standing 4th in the National League with a 50-39 record, on a W1 streak, after winning 1-6 against the Kansas City Royals on July 5.

What comes next?

The Mets, on the other hand, have languished in last place in the National League East, with a 36-53 record.

They have dropped eight of their last 10 games, including a recent loss to the Atlanta Braves.

The Phillies' expected hiring of Cora is seen as a significant move, given his experience as a manager.

Cora was previously fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox.

The Phillies' president Dave Dombrowski has a relationship with Cora, which is expected to give the team an edge in hiring him.

And the team is looking to build on their current momentum, with Cora's hiring seen as a key step.

But the Mets are still searching for a new manager, with Hall of Famer Carlos Beltran seen as a favorite for the role.

So the Phillies' expected hiring of Cora is a significant development in the National League East.

The team's current standing and recent win against the Kansas City Royals have given them a boost.