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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Phillies rumors: Bo Bichette’s ‘real’ Don Mattingly relationship will add fuel to free agency speculation

With the Philadelphia Phillies in the sweepstakes for Bo Bichette, some in the baseball world believe there is an advantage with the team in acquiring the shortstop since there is a major connection.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / January 12

Don Mattingly Could Crush Yankees Bo Bichette Chances

The New York Yankees are reportedly shifting gears this offseason after reaching an impasse with primary target Cody Bellinger, and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette was looking like a likely alternative.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / January 11

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Last week, the Phillies hired Don Mattingly to be their bench coach. You probably know that Mattingly was a star player during his career, making six All-Star teams and winning an MVP award.

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MLB News / The Good Phight / January 9

Phillies News: Bo Bichette, Arbitration Numbers, Don Mattingly

Well, Friday is here again. Some Fridays are slow news days. Not this one. Lots happened. Well, technically this post is being written on Thursday, which was the actual day where lots happened.

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MLB News / The Good Phight / January 8

Phillies News: Prospects, Don Mattingly, Edward Cabrera

Let this serve as a scheduled reminder that Gabe Kapler is the general manager of the Miami Marlins. On to the links. A look at the Phillies farm system broken down into what players have the best tools.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Bluejaysnation / January 7

Don Mattingly officially joins the Phillies coaching staff

Don Mattingly has officially joined the Philadelphia Phillies coaching staff. Although the reported signing happened in early December, the Phillies only made it official on Monday morning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 6

Why Don Mattingly as Phillies Bench Coach Matters to World Series Pursuit

It’s one of those hires that makes sense but also makes one wonder how it happened. The Philadelphia Phillies announced the hiring of Don Mattingly as the team’s bench coach.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

From MVP to Mentor: Don Mattingly Joins Phillies’ Coaching Staff

The Philadelphia Phillies made a meaningful addition to their coaching staff by hiring Don Mattingly as bench coach under manager Rob Thomson. It is a move rooted in experience, credibility, and championship ambition, bringing one of baseball’s most respected figures into a clubhouse built to win now.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / January 5

Don Mattingly named Phillies' bench coach

Don Mattingly is the new bench coach for the Phillies, uniting the former New York Yankees great with his son, Philadelphia general manager Preston Mattingly.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

The Phillies announced Monday that they’ve hired Don Mattingly as the new bench coach to manager Rob Thomson. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski acknowledged last month that he’d spoken to Mattingly about the vacancy.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Blue Jays to hire Drew Butera to coaching staff

The Blue Jays have reportedly made multiple additions to manager John Schneider’s staff. Former catcher Drew Butera is expected to be in the dugout next season, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Don Mattingly is set to join a new MLB team

Donnie Baseball is headed back to the National League East. Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski revealed to reporters on Monday that ex-NL Manager of the Year Don Mattingly is close to joining the team as a bench coach, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Bluejaysnation / December 8

Report: Don Mattingly set to join Phillies as bench coach

It looks like Don Mattingly has found a new team. On Monday evening, Philadelphia Phillies’ president Dave Dombrowski told reporters that the former Toronto Blue Jays’ bench coach is close to joining the reigning National League East champions.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Phillies Emerge as Favorites to Land Former Blue Jays Coach

The Philadelphia Phillies are fresh off a National League East division crown in 2025. The Phillies lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS in four games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 8

Bonds, Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Bonds, Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received less than five votes and are not eligible to be voted on in the next cycle, meaning this group must wait until 2031 to be considered again.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 5

Don Mattingly, Peak Yankees, is Hall of Fame Worthy

This weekend, Don Mattingly has another shot at immortality. A contemporary era committee will make its decision on whether Mattingly will be bound for Cooperstown.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 26

Yankees Legend Don Mattingly Talks Hall Of Fame Chances

So you're saying there's a chance? Former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly is one of eight players on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 26

Don Mattingly Reveals Blue Jays' Biggest World Series Regret

The Toronto Blue Jays battled the Los Angeles Dodgers over seven hard-fought games in the World Series, but in the end, they fell just short. The Blue Jays lost Game 7 at home in heartbreaking fashion, losing by one run in 11 innings after blowing a 3-0 lead.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Don Mattingly Expresses Regret Over Blue Jays' World Series Baserunning Blunder

Nearly a month after the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, former Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly still feels the pain, especially when thinking about a costly baserunning moment in Game 7.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Report: Don Mattingly could join 1 top NL team

Don Mattingly is moving on from the Toronto Blue Jays and could now be headed to the other major league. The Philadephia Phillies have interest in hiring Mattingly as a bench coach and have already reached out to him, Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 6

Don Mattingly steps down from Blue Jays bench coach role

A member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ coaching staff has departed. On Thursday morning, Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that Don Mattingly has stepped down from the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 6

Blue Jays losing key piece of WS run with Mattingly's departure

Blue Jays losing key piece of World Series run with Don Mattingly's departure

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / November 6

Report: Don Mattingly set to leave Blue Jays

Don Mattingly is stepping away from his position as bench coach of the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Post reported on Thursday. Mattingly's contract expired after the Blue Jays' season ended with an 11th-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 3

Carlos Delgado, Don Mattingly among eight players featured on 2026 HOF Contemporary Era ballot

Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Carlos Delgado and current bench coach Don Mattingly both have a chance to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next year.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / October 21

Don Mattingly Is Finally Heading to the World Series—Just Not With the Yankees

You know what they say about timing in baseball? Sometimes it’s everything. Sometimes it’s the cruelest joke the game has to offer. Don Mattingly, the guy whose swing was poetry and whose back gave out before the dynasty kicked in, is finally going to the World Series.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Yankees Legend Don Mattingly: Can He Win His First World Series Ring With Blue Jays?

Over the course of an illustrious playing career, Don Mattingly shouldered the Yankee captain honors from 1991 to 1995 to go along with six All-Star nods, one MVP (1985) and nine Gold Glove awards.