Phillies Fire Manager After Losing 11 of Last 12 Games
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies fired their manager, Rob Thomson, after the team lost 11 of their last 12 games, starting the 2026 season with a 9-19 record. Don Mattingly was named the new interim manager, and the team also promoted third-base coach Dusty Wathan to bench coach.Key Facts
- The Phillies started the 2026 season with a poor 9-19 record, their worst start in over 20 years.
- Rob Thomson was fired following the team's 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, marking their 11th loss in 12 games.
- Thomson had managed the Phillies since 2022, leading them to four playoff appearances and two division titles.
- Under Thomson, the Phillies reached the World Series once but lost in six games to the Houston Astros.
- Don Mattingly, with a managerial record of 889-950 and experience with the Dodgers and Marlins, was named interim manager.
- Third-base coach Dusty Wathan was promoted to bench coach.
- Alex Cora was offered the Phillies manager position but declined to spend more time with family.
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