Don Mattingly leads the field at 26% after guiding the Phillies through a dramatic midseason turnaround following Rob Thomson’s April dismissal. Taking over a 9-19 club, Mattingly posted a 79-55 mark that secured an NL Wild Card berth despite a late-September stumble and first-round exit. Alex Cora’s second refusal to reunite with Dave Dombrowski has shifted momentum toward retaining the interim skipper and removing his temporary tag. Rocco Baldelli sits second at 10.8% thanks to his AL Central titles and analytics-driven résumé, while Brad Ausmus and David Ross trail as experienced external options with prior Dombrowski ties. The wide spread reflects uncertainty over whether the front office prioritizes continuity or a fresh voice for 2027.