US EditionPhillies fire manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 games, name Don Mattingly interim skipper
Don Mattingly takes over after the Phillies fell to 9-19 and lost 11 of 12 games, while Dave Dombrowski reshuffled the coaching staff.
- On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly interim manager through the 2026 season, ending Thomson's four-year tenure leading the team to consecutive playoff appearances.
- President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski initiated the move after the club's 9-19 start, tied for the worst record in Major League Baseball despite a payroll exceeding $300 million.
- Before selecting Mattingly, the front office offered the managerial position to former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who declined to spend time with his family, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
- Mattingly will work under his son, Preston Mattingly, the Phillies' general manager, creating baseball's first father-son GM-manager pairing in the organization's history.
- The organization promoted Dusty Wathan to bench coach and elevated Anthony Contreras, the Triple-A manager, to third-base coach as part of the coaching staff restructuring.
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Don Mattingly led the Dodgers between 2011 and 2015; later commanded the Miami Marlins
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Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after disappointing start
PHILADELPHIA — Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors.Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager through the end of the season and third base coach Dusty Wathan was promoted to bench coach. Mattingly will now officially work for one of his sons — Preston…
Phillies fire Canadian manager Rob Thomson following 11th loss in 12 games
Canadian manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors.
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