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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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29
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.
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 / Athlon Sports / April 29
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.
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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
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
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
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
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.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
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
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
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
Phillies Receive Encouraging Start From Inconsistent Pitcher in Recent Win
The Philadelphia Phillies entered Tuesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants in desperate need of a win, and they were able to come up big for their new manager. Not long before the start of the game on Tuesday, the Phillies announced that they fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start to the season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / April 29
'All Have Made A Mistake' – Dave Dombrowski Gets Real After Rob Thompson’s Firing
The Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora after their miserable start. Soon, the Philadelphia Phillies did the same with Rob Thomson. MLB fans were surprised to learn about both managers leaving their teams.
Don Mattingly News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
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
Rob Thomson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 29
Three Reasons Phillies Can Turn Things Around After Firing Rob Thomson
The Philadelphia Phillies made a bold decision on Tuesday to fire their manager, Rob Thomson, after a slow start. Will this move turn things around for the team?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 29
Phillies news: Rob Thomson, Don Mattingly, Kodai Senga
I mean, the biggest news surrounding this team is still that Rob Thomson was let go by the team. He’ll get a job with the team when and if he is ready, but the whole “need a new voice” thing does seem apt.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Forkball / April 29
Phillies Fire Thomson After Slow Start, Miss on Alex Cora Pursuit
The Philadelphia Phillies have dismissed manager Rob Thomson following a disastrous 9-19 start, marking their worst opening stretch in over two decades.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 29
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 / Yardbarker / April 28
Why Don Mattingly is the perfect manager to get the most out of Phillies
Can Mattingly save the Phillies' season?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 28
Phillies make expected Rob Thomson decision
Thomson, 62, has led the team since taking over for Joe Girardi during the 2022 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.
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.
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