Phillies must be wary of massive coaching mistake in wake of likely Alex Cora hiring

Anthony Ranaudo argues that the Philadelphia Phillies and anticipated new manager Alex Cora should retain pitching coach Caleb Cotham. With reports indicating interim manager Don Mattingly will not return following a Wild Card exit, Dave Dombrowski reportedly views Cora as his preferred managerial choice. Ranaudo asserts that parting ways with Cotham would be a mistake.

Cotham's pitching staff achieved consistent top-10 National League finishes and posted baseball's second-best ERA in 2025. Ranaudo highlights Cora's previous success retaining Dana LeVangie in Boston to emphasize the advantage of keeping an established, trusted coach.