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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / April 28
Phillies win first game under ‘new voice’ after changing managers 
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ “new voice” did not have much to say after his first win as interim manager. Don Mattingly, the 57th manager in franchise history, addressed the team before Tuesday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 28
Phillies post 2-hit shutout of Giants in first game since manager's firing
Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Rob Thomson weighs in on Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski reaching out to Alex Cora
The Philadelphia Phillies made a significant leadership change Tuesday, dismissing manager Rob Thomson after a 9–19 start to the season. The move came despite Thomson’s strong track record, which included multiple postseason appearances and one of the highest winning percentages in modern franchise history.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28
Dave Roberts' value to Dodgers magnified by high-profile firings
As the Mets and Phillies are showing, talent alone cannot lead to success. It takes the right manager to guide the players and navigate the locker room.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Phillies catcher JT Realmuto gets injury update amid Rob Thomson firing
The Philadelphia Phillies made a pivotal change on Tuesday, making a major leadership transition while also receiving encouraging news about one of their most important players.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 28
Phillies Have Golden Opportunity Ahead To Turn Season Around
Things have not gone well for the Philadelphia Phillies thus far in the 2026 MLB regular season, which has led to the firing of manager Rob Thomson. They are tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in baseball at 9-19.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 28
Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / April 28
How Close Alex Cora Came to Joining Phillies, Shaking Up NL East
The National League East arguably has been the most surprising division in Major League Baseball so far this season. The NL East is full of star power and was supposed to have multiple contenders in the National League, at least on paper.
Philadelphia Phillies News / EasySportz / April 28
Phillies Make A Change After Nightmare Start
The Philadelphia Phillies finally hit the panic button. After a brutal 9-19 start, losing 11 of their last 12 games, the Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly interim manager for the rest of the season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski gets real on Alex Cora offer amid managerial opening
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday, following a tough start to the season. It was reported that Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski offered the job to Alex Cora.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Ken Rosenthal gets 100% real on Alex Cora turning down Phillies’ job offer
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday, after a rough start to the season. It was assumed by many that Alex Cora would be getting the job to replace Thomson.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 28
Why Don Mattingly is the perfect manager to get the most out of Phillies
Can Mattingly save the Phillies' season?
Trea Turner News / Just Baseball / April 27
The Phillies Need Way More From Trea Turner
The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of problems right now. They just broke a 10-game losing streak, their longest of the 21st century. They’re tied with the Mets for the worst record in baseball.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 27
Phillies Lose 11 Of 12, Off To Historically Bad Start
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling mightily. After getting swept in a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs and losing five of six to the Atlanta Braves, it is getting late very early for the reigning National League East Champions.
Alex Cora News / Stadium Rant / April 27
The Philadelphia Phillies Hiring Alex Cora Makes Too Much Sense
The Philadelphia Phillies need to make a change after this disappointing start to the 2026 season. Rob Thomson’s job is in jeopardy, and his eventual replacement may have just been let go by the Boston Red Sox.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Phillies get much-needed boost with ace Zack Wheeler's return from IL
Zack Wheeler is officially back on the Phillies’ roster.
Alex McFarlane News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24
Phillies Recall Alex McFarlane For MLB Debut
The Phillies announced that they have recalled right-hander Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading. He’ll be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 24
Top Early Standouts in the Philadelphia Phillies’ Farm System
While many fans are focusing on their big-league clubs, organizations are keeping close tabs on their next generation of players down in the minor leagues.
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