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Former Nationals outfielder has fortuitous chance to win World Series ring

Corey Dickerson is the Tampa Bay Rays' first-base coach, having played for the Washington Nationals before retiring after an 11-year career.

By Thomas Carelli · District on Deck

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:07 PM

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Former Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson is competing for a World Series ring as the Tampa Bay Rays' first-base coach.
Dickerson finished his 11-year MLB playing career with Washington in 2023, appearing in 50 games.
The Rays hired Dickerson in December 2025 after he coached at Jackson Academy High School.

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Former Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson has a chance to win a World Series ring serving as the first-base coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. Dickerson, who concluded his 11-year Major League Baseball playing career with Washington in 2023, was hired by Tampa Bay in December 2025 for his first MLB coaching role.

Dickerson previously coached at Jackson Academy High School in Mississippi before joining Tampa Bay's staff. He replaced Michael Johns, who joined the Nationals alongside manager Blake Butera.

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