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Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Manchester City after the 2025-26 season, with Enzo Maresca linked as a potential successor as City prepare for an imminent announcement following Guardiola’s trophy-filled era.
The Mets’ public scrutiny of manager Carlos Mendoza has intensified after their 31-game start and not picking up his 2027 option, forcing owner/GM to decide whether to fire him or issue a clear, time-bound vote of confidence—by Memorial Day or the All-Star break—as peers around MLB have already shown similar moves.
The Phillies abruptly fired Rob Thomson after a brutal 9-19 start and a league-worst run differential, signaling a decisive shift by Dave Dombrowski even as team owner John Middleton might resist big changes. The firing felt rushed and messy, with Dombrowski reportedly courting Alex Cora while bench coach Don Mattingly will run the club for the rest of the season. Thomson, though imperfect, guided Philadelphia to back-to-back NL East titles and a 2022 World Series run, making the decision controversial. The piece suggests Cora could be the long-term fix in the off-season, framing Dombrowski as the primary driver and Thomson as the bittersweet sacrificial lamb of the 2026 Phillies.
The Phillies fired interim manager Rob Thomson after a disastrous start and installed Don Mattingly as the new voice to steer the club, with team president Dave Dombrowski saying Thomson wasn’t sure what was wrong and needed a different direction. Thomson publicly took responsibility, praised the organization, and noted he let players play, while Mattingly faces a challenging rebuild as Philadelphia eyes accountability and a path back to contention after years of postseason success but ongoing underperformance this season.
Rob Thomson was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies but said he harbors no hard feelings and understands the decision. Dave Dombrowski had offered the job to Alex Cora, who ultimately did not commit, as Don Mattingly takes over on an interim basis. Thomson indicated he may stay with the organization as a special assistant, and praised the team’s talent and potential to rebound, vowing to remain engaged as the Phillies pursue a turnaround.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start and promoted bench coach Don Mattingly to interim manager, hoping new leadership can spark a lagging lineup, shaky defense and inconsistent pitching. Team president Dave Dombrowski, who previously replaced Joe Girardi in 2022, moved quickly and even pursued Alex Cora, who declined. The club also shuffled the staff, adding Dusty Wathan as bench coach and Anthony Contreras as third-base coach, in a bid to revive a season that has undercut World Series–level expectations and the franchise’s large payroll. Thomson departs with a historically strong early record, but his tenure faced criticism as the team stalled in 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager for the rest of the 2026 season, with Dusty Wathan promoted to bench coach and Anthony Contreras taking over third-base duties. The move comes amid a 9-19 start as Philadelphia searches for a spark, and while there’s speculation about Alex Cora, Mattingly is slated to stay in an interim role through season’s end, with his son Preston Mattingly as Phillies GM."
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start that left them at the bottom of the AL East, announcing the move following a 17-1 win over the Orioles; owner John Henry praised Cora’s past impact while acknowledging the difficult decision.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to appointing Roberto De Zerbi to take charge immediately on a long-term deal, with a breakthrough described by outlets like Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic despite earlier hesitation, as the club faces a relegation battle and fan scrutiny.
Tottenham have mutually parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor after 44 days in charge and just one point from five Premier League games, capped by a 3-0 home defeat; Tudor's bereavement leave followed the game, and Tottenham also announced the departures of Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci, with no replacement named.
Tottenham, currently 16th in the Premier League, host Crystal Palace in a must-win match as their interim boss searches for a spark after a string of poor results; Spurs haven’t beaten Palace since December and have taken just four points from 11 games, while Palace have been fragile offensively but solid defensively, hinting at a low-scoring affair; with Liverpool and Atletico Madrid looming, Tudor (the interim manager) must deliver urgency and a positive result to steady the ship and ease mounting pressure.
Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to succeed Enzo Maresca as Chelsea's manager following Maresca's departure amid internal tensions, with other potential candidates including Roberto de Zerbi, Kieran McKenna, and Francesco Farioli. Rosenior, currently managing Strasbourg, has strong backing from Chelsea's ownership and a track record of developing players and achieving success in Ligue 1.
The Texas Rangers swiftly appointed Skip Schumaker as their new manager after parting ways with Bruce Bochy, emphasizing a focus on developing a younger team with energy and a hands-on approach, and completing the process in a notably quick and smooth transition.
The Atlanta Braves are set to appoint a new manager following Brian Snitker's transition to an advisory role, with potential candidates including former players David Ross and Mark DeRosa, and experienced manager Bud Black, emphasizing the importance of choosing a leader who can maintain the team's competitiveness and stability.
After three seasons, the Texas Rangers and manager Bruce Bochy mutually agreed to part ways, with the team focusing on rebuilding and player development amid financial and strategic uncertainties. Bochy, a highly respected figure, led the team to a World Series victory in his first year, but subsequent seasons fell short of expectations, prompting a managerial change and potential roster and payroll adjustments for 2026.