# Hugh and Joe Debate if Don Mattingly Is a Lock to Manage the Phillies beyond 2026

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Podcast: [94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/94wip-middays-with-hugh-douglas-and-joe-giglio-947819)
Published: 2026-07-09T14:27:05+00:00
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Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze Don Mattingly's recent comments expressing a desire to remain the Phillies' manager beyond this season. They weigh Mattingly's success against the potential availability of Alex Cora and debate what it will take for the team to remove his interim tag. 01:00 - Phillies Game Recap 02:13 - Mattingly Managerial Future 05:15 - Alex Cora Rumors 09:43 - Interim Tag Discussion 14:08 - Caller Chris Defends Donnie

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