Don Mattingly: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 6

Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Kyle Schwarber, Teruaki Sato

Bad news: there’s a salary cap on Thanksgiving this year. You’re going to have to trade mashed potatoes if you want to resign stuffing. Unless you can find someone to take Brussels sprouts off your plate.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 4

Who’ll be the next Phillie to win a major award?

Yesterday, we received the cheering news that three Phillies were named finalists for major awards: Cristopher Sánchez for the Cy Young, Jhoan Duran for Reliever of the Year, and Don Mattingly for Manager of the Year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 29

Proposed Phillies and Braves Blockbuster Trade Would Send Shockwaves Through NL East

It is no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of work to do this offseason to get their roster back in a position where they will be ready to contend in the National League.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 27

Phillies Announce New Hitting Coach To Replace Kevin Long

The Philadelphia Phillies have already had a busy offseason, checking several items off their to-do list. They wasted very little time announcing that Don Mattingly was going to take over as the full-time manager, and moved quickly to make changes to the staff under him.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 22

Phillies Have an Under-The-Radar Lineup Need To Be Addressed

The Philadelphia Phillies have crossed the biggest item off their list of offseason priorities, agreeing to a two-year deal with Don Mattingly to make him the next manager of the team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 21

Don Mattingly reacts to returning after Phillies’ Alex Cora interest

With the Philadelphia Phillies preparing for the offseason after an early postseason exit, the team has finalized who will be the manager of the team after expressing interest elsewhere.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 21

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 20

Why Phillies Should Not Pursue Talented Slugger Teruaki Sato

The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for an important offseason, and what the direction of the team is going to is interesting. It was a strange season, to say the least, for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 19

Don Mattingly Has Vision of How Phillies Can Succeed Offensively

The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of work to do this offseason to shake up a roster that needs an infusion of talent in multiple areas. Bringing in a few new faces will certainly help, but the Phillies are also going to look different because Don Mattingly is taking over as manager full-time.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 18

Don Mattingly Has Plan for Filling Out Phillies Staff

The Philadelphia Phillies checked off the most important item on their offseason to-do list by hiring Don Mattingly as manager. He was the interim manager in place of Rob Thomson after the team’s 9-19 start to the 2026 season, and it makes sense to bring him back for at least one more season.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 16

Phillies Bullpen for Next Season Already Rounding Into Shape

The Philadelphia Phillies have several items on their offseason to-do list now that they have figured out who their manager will be. With Don Mattingly being hired for the role and agreeing to a two-year contract, attention can turn to upgrading the roster.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Don Mattingly on 2026 Phillies: 'Last year really wasn't my team'

Mattingly stepped in as interim manager on April 28 after the Phillies started 9-19 and fired Rob Thomson.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Ex-Phillies star Raul Ibanez at least thought about leaving Dodgers to replace Don Mattingly

The Philadelphia Phillies tried to reach out to former players Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez to be the team’s next manager. Both declined, though, and the Phillies settled on bringing back Don Mattingly on a permanent basis.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Phillies Make Major Coaching Shakeup After Don Mattingly Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies are parting ways with hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson, sources confirmed Wednesday night, as the club moves forward under manager Don Mattingly for the 2027 season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

Phillies fire 2 coaches after retaining Don Mattingly

As the Philadelphia Phillies confirmed Don Mattingly’s return as manager on a two-year contract covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, they made changes elsewhere, firing hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson after an underwhelming 2026 season, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / October 14

Reports: Phillies to retain Don Mattingly as manager

The Philadelphia Phillies plan to make Don Mattingly their full-time manager, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday. Mattingly, 65, guided the Phillies to a 69-55 mark to finish the regular season as interim skipper.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 14

Phillies, Don Mattingly hoping to finally shake Alex Cora ghost after big decision

Don Mattingly will stay on board with the Philadelphia Phillies as the team's manager, with the team announcing a two-year deal for the skipper on Wednesday morning.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Phillies To Keep Don Mattingly As Manager

The Phillies are expected to remove the “interim” tag from Don Mattingly and retain him as full-time manager, report Matt Gelb and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Baseball Now / October 13

Insider Reveals Don Mattingly's Chances Of Returning As Phillies Manager

The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson this year, and Don Mattingly took over as the interim manager. The Phillies were 9-19 with Thomson, and their season was headed off the rails.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / October 12

'Team That’s Running it Back': Phillies Get New Don Mattingly Update, but a Major Question Remains

“I’m comfortable with whatever they want to do.” Don Mattingly had no set conditions for returning to the Philadelphia Phillies next year, but the offseason may still determine his chances.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 7

Phillies Considering Keeping Don Mattingly As Manager

After the Phillies were rebuffed once again by Alex Cora, the club could keep its managerial decision in-house. Matt Gelb and Jayson Stark of The Athletic report that interim manager Don Mattingly could retain the position next season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

Phillies have reportedly made their decision on Don Mattingly

Mattingly, 65, first joined the Phillies organization as a bench coach last offseason and then became the the team’s interim manager after Rob Thomson was fired in late April. He did well to right the ship and went 79-55 (.590) this season to help Philadelphia clinch a playoff berth.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / October 2

Report: Phillies to 'gracefully' part from interim manager Don Mattingly

The Philadelphia Phillies plan to "gracefully" dismiss interim manager Don Mattingly, USA Today reported Friday. The move likely will be made next week, and Mattingly will be offered an opportunity to remain with the Phillies, per the report.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 3

Schwarber makes feelings clear on Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Kyle Schwarber makes feelings clear on Don Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Kyle Schwarber had praise for Don Mattingly after the Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended Thursday night. Following a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, Schwarber pointed to the interim manager’s steady approach through a difficult year.

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