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For the first time in nearly 50 years, the New York Yankees have loosened their long-standing facial hair policy, allowing players and staff to sport “well-groomed” beards from now on.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / November 16

The Hall of Fame Index: What about Garvey and Mattingly?

Two prominent VC candidates go under the microscope A large part of what I did with the catcher position is profile every player outside of the Hall of Fame that was within 80 percent of the median Hall of Fame catcher.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 9

Son of Toronto Blue Jays Bench Coach Don Mattingly Gets Big Baseball Promotion

The Philadelphia Phillies announced a big shakeup in their front office on Friday, with Preston Mattingly getting promoted to Vice President and General Manager.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 8

Phillies Name New General Manager with Famous Roots

Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports that Preston Mattingly, the son of former All-Star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, has been promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / ESPN / November 8

Phillies promote Preston Mattingly to GM role

Preston Mattingly, the 37-year-old son of former star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, was promoted to general manager of the Phillies.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / October 31

Happy Birthday Fred McGriff

Fred McGriff turns 61 today. McGriff was born in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees drafted him in the 9th round of the 1981 amateur draft. Don Mattingly blocked his way to the majors for the Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / October 2

Blue Jays make Don Mattingly full-time bench coach

The Toronto Blue Jays are moving Don Mattingly to more of a "traditional role" of full-time bench coach for the 2025 season, general manager Ross Atkins told reporters on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 2

Blue Jays change Don Mattingly’s role from offensive co-ordinator to ‘traditional bench coach’

More changes are coming to the Toronto Blue Jays’ coaching staff, this time involving Don Mattingly. After one season as the club’s offensive co-ordinator,

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 6

Iconic Yankees Superstar Among Three Cardinals Manager Candidates With New York Ties

The St. Louis Cardinals have a dedicated fan base that expects excellence from its beloved team but the last couple of seasons have driven many away from Busch Stadium.

New York Yankees News / TV Insider / May 15

Explosive New York Yankees Docuseries Revisits Team’s Scandal-Ridden 1990 Season

It’s the New York Yankees story they didn’t want you to know about. Before the team’s dynasty was rebuilt they first had to endure the debacle that was the scandal-packed 1990 season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 25, 2024

GDB -2.0: After offensive explosion, Toronto Blue Jays continue Grapefruit League schedule against New York Yankees

Batter up! Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays got a look at what could come the rest of the season with a big opening day of spring training. Despite ultimately

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24, 2024

Don Mattingly sports new look at Blue Jays spring training

Don Mattingly turned heads with his look.

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 24, 2024

Top 100 Yankees: #14 Don Mattingly

The future star earned himself a roster spot in 1983, but was unable to find much playing time before returning to Triple-A Columbus. He once again tore up minor league pitching, with an OPS over 1.000, and when a roster spot opened up due to Bobby Murcer’s retirement, Mattingly was called to fill it.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 21, 2024

When “Don Mattingly, 3B” fueled a wild comeback in 1986

Faced with injuries and a playoff race, Lou Piniella deployed a unique strategy to spark a rally for the Yankees. It is not every day that you see a lefty-throwing fielder play an infield position other than first base.

Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / September 25, 2022

Don Mattingly will not return as Marlins manager next season: 'Time for a new voice'

Don Mattingly and the Miami Marlins have mutually agreed that he will not be returning as the team's manager for the 2023 season.

Tony La Russa won’t return as White Sox manager this year

Twins plan to keep Rocco Baldelli as manager in 2023

Rockies plan to retain Bud Black as manager for 2023 season

Head coaches and managers who were dismissed soon after winning a title

The 'Recent World Series managers' quiz

Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2021

Marlins manager Don Mattingly to return Friday from COVID-19 absence

Mattingly has been away from the team since July 31 when he tested positive for COVID-19.

Babe Ruth: Career retrospective

The '2003 Florida Marlins' quiz

Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2021

Marlins exercise option on manager Don Mattingly

Mattingly holds the record for most career wins as a Miami manager, and he earned National League Manager of the Year honors for the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign.

Marlins SP Pablo Lopez accidentally made history vs. Braves

Marlins reportedly made initial extension offer to Starling Marte

Marlins pitcher Sixto Sanchez to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Who has the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The 'World Series managers' quiz