A 9-19 start usually puts a manager in the hottest of seats. But for Don Mattingly, turning the Philadelphia Phillies from one of baseball’s biggest disappointments into a near-lock for October may still not be enough to save his job.
The other two interim managers -- Andy Green of the Mets and Chad Tracy of the Red Sox -- were awarded permanent jobs on Tuesday
Tuesday was a surprisingly big day on the managerial front. Andy Green and Chad Tracy had their respective interim tags removed by the Mets and Red Sox, with both signing three-year contracts.
Cristopher Sánchez turned his back as Don Mattingly walked to the mound. Sánchez, with his pitch count at 98 in the seventh inning, had a runner on first and one out.
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly expressed significant concern about Orion Kerkering after the reliever was optioned to Triple-A following Saturday’s loss to the New York Mets.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
There are times in a game when a manager must make a decision. The first one comes prior the game when he makes his rounds around the roster, determining the batting order and defensive alignment for the game.
The Philadelphia Phillies are using their newest pitching addition to reshape their weekend plans as they push toward the postseason. Phillies manager Don Mattingly confirmed that right-hander José Urquidy will be active for Friday’s game and used in a bullpen game against the New York Mets.
Bad news on the doorstep: per Matt Gelb of the Athletic, Jesús Luzardo has been placed on the Injured List. It had been hoped that his shoulder inflammation would only cause him to miss a single start; that more optimistic scenario has not come to pass.
The Philadelphia Phillies finally have an explanation for Orion Kerkering’s week-long absence from the mound, and the reliever has been dealing with inflammation in his left big toe.
Philadelphia dropped the opener of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves on Friday before Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly delivered even more bad news.
The Philadelphia Phillies scratched left-hander Jesús Luzardo from Saturday night’s start against the Atlanta Braves because of stiffness in his left shoulder, interim manager Don Mattingly said after Friday’s 6-5 loss in 11 innings at Truist Park.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
After a heartbreaking loss to the Braves, Don Mattingly shared some concerning news about the rotation postgame. Jesús Luzardo has been scratched from
It’s a consequential loss for the Phillies, who are now five games back of the Braves with just 14 games left.
PHILADELPHIA — Following a pair of late baserunning blunders that might have hurt the Phillies’ chance to complete a comeback in a one-run loss on Tuesday, interim manager Don Mattingly felt the need to hold one-on-one conversations with two of his players to discuss the mistakes.
The Philadelphia Phillies had a slow start to their Tuesday night contest against the Houston Astros, as they fell behind by five runs by the end of the fourth inning.
The Philadelphia Phillies let a late lead slip away Sunday and dropped a 5-4 decision to the Atlanta Braves, a result that stung after they had held a three-run advantage with five outs remaining.
Don Mattingly didn’t sugarcoat where things stand for the Phillies after Friday’s 5-2 loss to the Braves, and his message afterward was as blunt as it gets.
Don Mattingly has steered the Phillies back into contention after taking over midseason, yet questions about his long-term future with the club keep circulating.
Mattingly is enjoying a resurgence this season with the Philadelphia Phillies, but the good times might not last forever.
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly revealed that right-hander Jhoan Duran was battling a stomach bug that ultimately kept him out of Friday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to OnPattison’s Anthony SanFilippo.
Since Mattingly took over as interim manager, the Phillies are 57-39 and entered Sunday in a three-way tie for the second NL wild-card spot.
As the Cincinnati Reds start the post-All-Star Game portion of their schedule, there's still plenty of buzz about Sal Stewart and what he asked of some veteran MLB managers just before the Midsummer Classic.
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper became the latest All-Star to throw his hat in the ring on Thursday, announcing that he would take part in Monday's Home Run Derby.
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly made it clear Thursday that he's open to staying on beyond this season. Talking to reporters after ESPN reported his interest on Wednesday, Mattingly confirmed the possibility.
The Philadelphia Phillies offense came to life again against the Pittsburgh Pirates, plating 10 runs to the Pirates' six, to combine for 18 runs scored in the past two games.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is on a quest to be named to his first All-Star team and is likely to be named a starter for this season's
The dropoff from Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is hard to put into words. Becoming the first Phillie since Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn in 1958 to win the National League batting title last season, with a .304 average, Turner has been everything but this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies outfield situation got even more dire on Wednesday, with Adolis Garcia leaving the 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays with a pulled right shoulder muscle.
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