Why Ex-Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Quickly Turned Down Phillies Job
After being fired, Alex Cora quickly declines the Phillies job offer.
Carlos Mendoza's position as manager of the Mets is currently secure despite the team's struggles. The Mets made roster changes, including DFA'ing Tommy Pham and signing Austin Slater, while Mendoza remains focused on his role amid speculation about potential shakeups.
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The Mets officially DFA’ed Tommy Pham and signed Austin Slater to a major league deal. Slater will be active for tonight’s game against the Nationals. The club also claimed Eric Wagaman off waivers from the Twins. Following losing their second game on Sunday, Howie Rose had an ominous warning for Carlos Mendoza and the Mets, saying, “Some kind of move is coming” after the weekend sweep. Mendoza’s seat really could not be any hotter as the season continues to spiral out of control. Amid buzz surrounding a potential shakeup with the losses piling up, Mendoza is . Mendoza today’s media schedule, which seems to suggest that the skipper won’t be facing the ax any time soon. the team’s ugly start, to which he said, “I can’t say I’m surprised,” adding “I’ve seen baseball go a lot of different ways. So now it’s just like, ‘Well, yep, that’s baseball.’ Baseball’s a crazy game.” Steve Cohen came in as the Mets’ savior, but a disappointment as the team, Ian O’Connor believes. David Lennon the big swing and miss David Stearns took in trying to rebuild this Mets’ roster into a contender. Wondering what kind of team the Mets are in 2026? Dan Martin have our depressing answer. Tim Britton Mets better make sure this sweep at the hands of the Rockies is rock bottom. Danny Abriano ways the Mets could shake things up to save their season. In a bit of happy news, the Mets A.J. Ewing to Triple-A after the No. 6 prospect in the system () tore up Double-A pitching.
No, Carlos Mendoza's job is currently safe, but there is speculation about potential changes due to the team's poor performance.
The Mets designated Tommy Pham for assignment and signed Austin Slater to a major league deal.
Howie Rose warned that 'some kind of move is coming' after the Mets lost their second game in a row.
A.J. Ewing is a Mets prospect who was recently promoted to Triple-A after excelling in Double-A.
After being fired, Alex Cora quickly declines the Phillies job offer.
Jalen Duren's performance in the playoffs could cost him millions in contract negotiations.
Richard Cooper, a seven-time North West 200 winner, is eager for more success in the 2026 race.

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The Marlins blew a 4-2 lead in the ninth and were walked off by the Dodgers by a 5-4 score. The Phillies ended their 10-game losing streak in Atlanta, but questions persist after yet another series loss. Philadelphia’s postseason hopes could very well hinge on this upcoming stretch of games. Alec Bohm’s parents are seeking for their lawsuit to be dismissed and have claimed that they are only trying to protect their son’s money. The Braves are moving Reynaldo Lopez to the bullpen to continue walking on some flaws in his delivery.
MLB’s hottest club has entered the Top 5 in this week’s MLB Power Rankings. Anthony Castrovince and Sarah Langs explained why some teams may appear down, but certainly are not out this year. Mark Feinsand discussed the biggest surprises and disappointments so far and added some predictions from MLB execs around the league. Ildemaro Vargas and Carlos Cortes were named NL and AL Player of the Week, respectively. The MLB.com staff looked at one newcomer on each team who is making a good impression. The Guardians are calling up Aussie Bazzana, the No. 1 Draft Pick from the 2024 class. Tyler Kepner, in a free and unlocked piece for The Athletic, surveyed their staff and people around the league about which names to watch for as the managerial carousel begins to spin. Paul Skenes ordered a bounce house for Pirates youngster Konnor Griffin and had it delivered to the Pirates’ clubhouse. Blake Snell should be returning soon for the Dodgers, which presents an interesting rotation conundrum for Los Angeles. The Yankees have called Jasson Domínguez up from Triple-A with Giancarlo Stanton as continues to deal with tightness in his right calf. The Blue Jays have placed Max Scherzer on the IL with forearm tendinitis and ankle inflammation Blue Jays fans waited in line for hours before the game to score an Ernie Clement replica hockey jersey giveaway. Despite a slow start, Astros’ GM Dana Brown has backed manager Joe Espada. Kyle Tucker provided the two-run walk-off hit for the Dodgers against the Marlins. The Rays came back for a 3-2 win, their fifth victory in a row. The Cardinals were being no-hit into the seventh but came back to beat Pittsburgh 4-2 with four runs in the ninth. JJ Wetherholt, who spent his youth going to Pirates games and idolized Pittsburgh legend Andrew McCutchen, hit the game-tying home run to help St. Louis snap their four-game losing streak. The Red Sox two-hit the Blue Jays en route to a 5-0 victory. Ranger Suarez punched out ten batters and pitched five no-hit frames. The Twins walloped the Mariners 11-4. The White Sox put up a seven-spot in the seventh, then held on for an 8-7 victory over the Angels. The Yankees doubled up the Rangers 4-2. Ben Rice and Aaron Judge went back-to-back and, in the process, became only the second pair of Yankees teammates to reach double digits in home runs in the club’s first 29 games, joining Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle, who accomplished the feat in 1956. The Padres cooled down the red-hot Cubs 9-7. There was one casualty of the win, however, as Mason Miller’s scoreless streak was snapped at 34 2/3 innings.
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The Mets enjoyed some good times on April 28 over the past two years. In 2024, Mark Vientos hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th against the Cardinals for his first of two walk-off home runs that season. Last year, the Mets put up 19 runs in a 19-5 romp of the Nationals in Washington DC.