Do Phillies or Red Sox have a better chance of turning it around? Weighing the odds after managerial firings
The Phillies and Red Sox, both struggling early in the 2026 season, have fired their managers—Rob Thomson and Alex Cora, respectively—in hopes of turning things around. While the Phillies have a slightly easier remaining schedule and a more potent offense led by Harper and Schwarber, they face major defensive and pitching depth issues. The Red Sox lack consistent power and have underperformed offensively and on the mound, though they benefit from a potentially weaker wild-card race in the American League. Neither team has strong odds, but structural factors give each a narrow path back into contention.
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Do Phillies or Red Sox have a better chance of turning it around? Weighing the odds after managerial firings Both struggling bottom-dwellers have fired their managers in recent days By Mike Axisa Apr 28, 2026 at 1:01 pm ET • 6 min read Getty Images After 19 losses in their first 28 games, the Philadelphia Phillies have made a change in manager. Rob Thomson was fired Tuesday morning and replaced by bench coach Don Mattingly, who was named the interim through the end of the 2026 season. Thomson had been the club's manager since replacing Joe Girardi in June 2022. He led the team to the NL pennant that same year.
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