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Why Don Mattingly Is the Perfect Fit for This Phillies Club

Why Don Mattingly Is the Perfect Fit for This Phillies Club

With the team wallowing at the bottom of the MLB standings, something had to be done by the decision makers of the Philadelphia Phillies. A lot has gone wrong, but turning over an entire roster is virtually impossible.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 30

Mike Schmidt on struggling Phillies’ and firing managers

As fans continue to digest the news of Rob Thomson’s dismissal as Phillies manager, at least one legendary member of the franchise isn’t wild about the idea of firing a manager so early in the season.

Don Mattingly News / Phillies Nation / April 30

Don Mattingly has experience that resonates with Phillies stars, but for interim manager ‘it’s how you handle things’

PHILADELPHIA — “He’s a player” was the refrain on Tuesday night when the Phillies were asked about new interim manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly was not just “a player.” The “Hit Man” is one of the greatest first basemen of all time, a Yankees icon and the face of baseball in the 1980s.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 30

Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Dave Dombrowski, Garrett Crochet

I hope you’re in the mood for some Phillies baseball, as there will be two games played today thanks to the rainout last night. It will be a split doubleheader, with game one beginning at 12:35 and game two beginning at 5:35.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Why Rob Thomas took media questions after being fired from Phillies

Why Rob Thomas took media questions after being fired from Phillies

The writing was on the wall for ex-Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson after the abysmal start to the season for his ball club. There have been questions about his job security even before the slow start, as the Phillies were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s National League Divisional Series.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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 / Phillies Nation / April 29

Phillies announce Game 1 starting pitcher for doubleheader against Giants; Game 2 starter TBA

PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez will take the mound at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday afternoon as the Phillies start off their doubleheader against the Giants at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
Key Phillies Slugger Shows Signs of Breaking Out of Slump

Key Phillies Slugger Shows Signs of Breaking Out of Slump

It has been a terrible start to the season for the Philadelphia Phillies, and those struggles resulted in some major changes.  The Phillies made the decision to fire Rob Thomson just before the start of their series against the San Francisco Giants.

Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Former All-Star drops bold prediction for interim manager Don Mattingly

Former All-Star drops bold prediction for interim manager Don Mattingly

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies abruptly fired manager Rob Thomson. Then, Don Mattingly was promoted to interim manager. While the Phillies are trying to get back on track following a 9-19 start, a former Hall of Famer expressed confidence in Mattingly, per MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29
Giants, Phillies to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement

Giants, Phillies to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement

Wednesday's scheduled game between the San Francisco Giants and Phillies in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / April 29

Phillies-Giants game postponed due to weather; doubleheader scheduled for Thursday

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ game against the San Francisco Giants scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed due to rain in the forecast, the club announced.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Phillies’ Trea Turner Sends Message After Rob Thomson’s Firing

Phillies’ Trea Turner Sends Message After Rob Thomson’s Firing

The Philadelphia Phillies made a shocking move Tuesday, firing manager Rob Thomson before the team’s opening series against the San Francisco Giants. Bench coach Don Mattingly is taking over as the interim manager for the remainder of the season.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
Phillies Lineup Reveal Against Giants Looking for Second Straight Win

Phillies Lineup Reveal Against Giants Looking for Second Straight Win

The Philadelphia Phillies made headlines ahead of the start of their series with the San Francisco Giants when they fired manager Rob Thomson. He originally took over for Joe Girardi when he was fired during the 2022 season.

Dave Dombrowski News / Fastball on SI / April 29
MLB Trade Talks Season Starting Early, Says Dave Dombrowski

MLB Trade Talks Season Starting Early, Says Dave Dombrowski

If you're in the cohort of Major League Baseball fans itching for some action in the trade market, you could get your wish in the not-so-distant future.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
Phillies Coaching Change Will Lower Panic Meter, for Now

Phillies Coaching Change Will Lower Panic Meter, for Now

Desperately in need of a shakeup after a brutal start to the season, the Philadelphia Phillies made a major change, firing manager Rob Thomson. It certainly wasn’t an easy thing to do, but it was a necessary change to make.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
AL Executive Believes Phillies Can Still Win NL East

AL Executive Believes Phillies Can Still Win NL East

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a terrible start to the season, and that has resulted in some early changes. Now, the team will be hoping that there is still time to turn things around.  Following a (9-19) start to the season, it came as little surprise to see the team fire Rob Thomson.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start

Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to an awful start to the 2026 campaign. After a 9-19 start to the season, the Phillies fired Rob Thomson. The Phillies got a win in the first game of the Don Mattingly era, but are still in fourth in the NL East.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 29
Two MLB Managers Who Are Safe Amid Slew of Firings

Two MLB Managers Who Are Safe Amid Slew of Firings

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies made a move that was widely expected after a bad start to the 2026 season, firing manager Rob Thomson. Philadelphia is off to a 10-19 start this season and sits tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29
Phillies eager to ride 'good start' into rematch vs. Giants

Phillies eager to ride 'good start' into rematch vs. Giants

After beginning the Don Mattingly era with a much-needed victory, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday night's matchup with the visiting San Francisco Giants.

Don Mattingly News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

Months after he said he had no desire to be a manager in the big leagues again, Don Mattingly is back in that very role.  The Philadelphia Phillies made

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 29
Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing

Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing

Harper will miss "Topper."

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / April 28
How Close Alex Cora Came to Joining Phillies, Shaking Up NL East

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 / Yardbarker / April 28
Why Mattingly is the perfect manager to get the most out of Phillies

Why Don Mattingly is the perfect manager to get the most out of Phillies

Can Mattingly save the Phillies' season?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 28
Phillies make expected Rob Thomson decision

Phillies make expected Rob Thomson decision

Thomson, 62, has led the team since taking over for Joe Girardi during the 2022 season.  

Bryce Harper reacts to Thomson firing
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Trea Turner News / Just Baseball / April 27
The Phillies Need Way More From Trea Turner

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.

Zack Wheeler News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Phillies get much-needed boost with ace Zack Wheeler's return from IL

Phillies get much-needed boost with ace Zack Wheeler's return from IL

Zack Wheeler is officially back on the Phillies’ roster.

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