The Phillies face a pivotal winter after Alex Cora declined their managerial offer again. With Don Mattingly now back in consideration, Philadelphia must also address free agents, roster depth, bullpen concerns and an aging veteran core while deciding how much responsibility to give its younger players.
Coco Gauff’s China Open run ended with a straight-sets loss to Elise Mertens after the American spoke about emotionally draining racist abuse online. Gauff also withdrew from Wuhan, choosing rest after a difficult stretch on and off the court.
