American baseball figure: longtime Yankee, current Phillies interim manager candidate
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has died at 84 after a storied career with the Atlanta Braves, including a 1995 World Series title and 14 straight division titles. In MLB, Rob Thomson and Alex Cora have been dismissed as their teams grapple with underperformance, with interim replacements named as the season unfolds.
Phillies management is weighing a move under Don Mattingly after a season of leadership changes; Mattingly has expressed interest in the role, and the team has shown improvement under his guidance.