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Nick Castellanos might have hit on something when he threw shade last season at former manager Rob Thomson, Marcus Hayes writes. 🔗: Don Mattingly ‘carried the stick.’ That helped make him the best choice as Phillies manager. | Marcus Hayes Full Story: |~1~|
Sources: Phillies fire veteran coaches Kevin Long and Bobby Dickerson: Long, 59, and Dickerson, 61, were hired before the 2022 season to work for then-manager ...
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It’s another postseason party in Philly 🎉
📝 by Rob Tornoe / Staff
🎥 by Lochlahn March and David Maialetti / Staff
✂️ by Vaughn Johnson / Staff
With a work stoppage looming, the Phillies could decide to make Don Mattingly the full-time manager. The Phillies went 79-55 under Mattingly after firing Rob ... Show more
Source: Alex Cora turns down the Phillies again, doesn’t intend to return to managing in 2027
Source: Alex Cora turns down the Phillies again, doesn’t intend to return to managing in 2027
Phillies keep Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year deal: The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a two-year contract ...
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Rob Thomson was fired two days after a loss to the Braves. A turnaround ensued, and has them sitting four games behind Atlanta in the division going into their ... Show more
The Phillies are a different team since they last played the Braves. And this time the NL East could be on the line.
The Phillies are a different team since they last played the Braves. And this time the NL East could be on the line.
MLB.com Aug 24
HE SCALED THE FENCE TO ROB HIM 😳
Jacob Young looked like he was playing The Bigs 2 with this incredible robbery 🤯
The World Cup looks good on you, Philly ⚽
📝 by Maggie Prosser, Michelle Myers, Henry Savage, Dana Munro, and Rob Tornoe / Staff
🎥 by Ariel Simpson and ... Show more
Mattingly took over after Rob Thomson was fired this season and played for eight managers in 14 seasons as a member of the Yankees. 🔗: Don Mattingly declines to weigh in on Mets’ firing of Carlos Mendoza’: ‘I don’t worry about what’s going on with them’ Full Story: |~1~|
Mattingly was the Blue Jays' bench coach for three years and took the same role with the Phillies this offseason. He became interim manager when Rob ... Show more
Back in Toronto as Phillies interim manager, Don Mattingly reflects on Blue Jays’ run to the World Series
Back in Toronto as Phillies interim manager, Don Mattingly reflects on Blue Jays’ run to the World Series
Despite being fired, Rob Thomson would ‘seriously entertain’ staying with the Phillies in a new role
inquirer.com/phillies/rob-thomson-reacts-firing-phillies-world-series-run-20260428.html
Key FactsPhillies Replace Manager Amid Early Season Struggles
Apr 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mlbtraderumors.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mlbtraderumors.com
- Rob Thomson was dismissed following a disappointing 9-19 start, with Don Mattingly appointed as interim manager for the remainder of the 2026 season.
- Mattingly’s promotion follows Dusty Wathan’s move to bench coach and Anthony Contreras stepping up as third base coach; Mattingly’s son is the team’s general manager.
- Although Thomson led the Phillies to multiple division titles and playoff appearances, postseason struggles and internal conflicts contributed to his firing.
- Philadelphia must maintain a winning percentage above 60% to contend, facing ongoing challenges in offense production and pitching depth.
To be able to do it with him would be incredible.— Don Mattingly said this about the possibility of managing the Phillies alongside his son Preston as GM; the quote highlights the historic father-son GM/manager dynamic mentioned in the report.
MLB power rankings: Phillies are so back after firing manager for horrid start: Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper have inspired Phillies since Rob Thomson was ...
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PHILLIES PULL OFF RARE TURNAROUND NOT SEEN SINCE 1951 ⚾
A few weeks ago, the Phillies looked lost.
Now, they’re suddenly back above .500 ... Show more
Nick Castellanos discusses end of Phillies tenure as he faces former team: Castellanos said he doesn't hold any "hard feelings" toward the Phillies but did not ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7307739/2026/05/25/nick-castellanos-phillies-release-rob-thomson-padres/
Topper held a presser he didn't have to hold, answered everything, and took lots of blame. Dealin' Dave slow-roasted Thomson, then held a presser ... Show more
Fired Rob Thomson was accountable, unlike Dave Dombrowski | Marcus Hayes
Fired Rob Thomson was accountable, unlike Dave Dombrowski | Marcus Hayes
Rob Thomson says he has no harsh feelings towards Dave Dombrowski for trying to hire Thomson's replacement when Thomson was still employed ... Show more
Rob Thomson leaves Phillies with no harsh feelings, even with Alex Cora call
Rob Thomson leaves Phillies with no harsh feelings, even with Alex Cora call
Think it’s been a rough month of May for the Cincinnati Reds?
Wait till they get a load of what’s coming the rest of the month ... Show more
What's next for the Phillies after relieving Rob Thomson of his duties? The Inquirer's Scott Lauber unpacks everything surrounding Thomson's ... Show more
Breaking: The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson, sources told @JeffPassan . Don Mattingly will take over as interim manager ... Show more
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Bluesky Apr 28
Matt Gelb (@mattgelb.bsky.social): The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson, sources told The Athletic. Don Mattingly will be interim manager.
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From pure shock to hope for the future, fans react to learning Phillies manager Rob Thomson was fired.
For more on how fans, media ... Show more
MLB.com Apr 28
#MLBCentral reacts to the Phillies and Rob Thomson parting ways, following the team's 9-19 start.
Dave Dombrowski: Phillies not moving on from Rob Thomson, but team’s level of play is concerning
inquirer.com/phillies/dave-dombrowski-state-of-phillies-losing-streak-rob-thomson-job-security-20260421.html
The Athletic Apr 28
BREAKING: The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson and promoted bench coach Don Mattingly to interim manager.
Philadelphia has a 9-19 start to the 2026 ... Show more
What they’re saying about the Phillies: Rob Thomson’s job security, Alec Bohm on the trade block, and more
inquirer.com/phillies/rob-thomson-hot-seat-don-mattingly-alec-bohm-trade-rumors-20260420.html
Phillies’ eighth straight loss marks their longest streak since 2018: ‘Not much is going right for us’
inquirer.com/phillies/chicago-cubs-edmundo-sosa-felix-reyes-losing-streak-20260422.html
Phillies hope rookie Felix Reyes can give them ‘a shot of energy’: “He can hit,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said of Reyes, who will get a shot with Otto Kemp ...
inquirer.com/sports/felix-reyes-callup-mlb-debut-energy-braves-20260418.html
The Phillies should be better than this. But can Dave Dombrowski really have no regrets with his roster?
inquirer.com/phillies/dave-dombrowski-roster-rob-thomson-regrets-mattingly-20260429.html
Alex Cora reportedly turns down ideal job offer days after Red Sox firing: The Phillies reportedly offered ex-Red Sox manager Alex Cora the job after firing Rob ...
bostonherald.com/2026/04/28/red-sox-alex-cora-philadelphia-phillies-manager-job-offer-rob-thomson-fired-don-mattingly-dave-dombrowski-mlb-news/
Key FactsRed Sox Dismiss Cora Amid Roster Struggles
Apr 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- The Red Sox relieved manager Alex Cora and multiple coaches following a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.
- Criticism primarily targets the weak roster assembled by owner John Henry and baseball operations president Craig Breslow.
- Cora is not held accountable for the team's poor performance, having previously been a successful manager and not responsible for key trades.
- The shakeup raises questions about the team’s future and leadership accountability at Fenway Park.
SF Giants to face Phillies after Philadelphia fires manager Thomson: The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning before the Giants' three-game ...
mercurynews.com/2026/04/28/sf-giants-to-face-phillies-after-philadelphia-fires-manager-thomson/
The Phillies jumped out to a 3-0 lead thanks to Sosa, who filled in at third base for Alec Bohm. "If he keeps performing ... Show more
Edmundo Sosa homers in the Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the Cubs. Will he get more playing time at third base?
Edmundo Sosa homers in the Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the Cubs. Will he get more playing time at third base?
Edmundo Sosa homers in the Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the Cubs. Will he get more playing time at third base?
Edmundo Sosa homers in the Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the Cubs. Will he get more playing time at third base?
Rob Thomson’s Firing Proves Even Top MLB Managers Have a Short Leash Now: The Red Sox and Phillies have already sent accomplished skippers home after tough ...
si.com/mlb/rob-thomson-firing-proves-even-top-mlb-managers-have-a-short-leash-now
Searching for Silver Linings Amid the Phillies’ Disastrous Opening Month: Philadelphia is 9–19 and 10 1/2 games out of first place already amid a swath of ...
si.com/mlb/phillies/searching-for-silver-linings-amid-phillies-disastrous-opening-month
Adolis García is ‘a strong candidate’ to get a look in the Phillies’ search for a cleanup hitter
inquirer.com/phillies/adolis-garcia-cleanup-spot-struggles-chicago-cubs-20260411.html
Which MLB Manager Will Be Fired First? Four Managers on the Hot Seat Already | Deadspin.com
deadspin.com/which-mlb-manager-will-be-fired-first-four-managers-on-the-hot-seat-already/
Bryce Harper’s ‘aggressive’ baserunning proves costly in loss to Diamondbacks: Last season, Harper made six outs on the bases, including three trying to stretch ...
inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-diamondbacks-bryce-harper-rob-thomson-20260412.html
As they limp home in a 20-inning scoreless drought, the Phillies insist no one is panicking
inquirer.com/phillies/schedule-offense-realmuto-bohm-bryce-harper-20260409.html
Phillies have been held scoreless for 20 straight innings after 5-0 loss to Giants
inquirer.com/phillies/giants-score-highlights-aaron-nola-schwarber-offense-20260408.html
The Phillies also got news Saturday that Rangers starting pitcher Jacob DeGrom was scratched from the game with neck stiffness ... Show more
Garrett Stubbs remains with Phillies after clearing waivers, sent to Lehigh Valley
Garrett Stubbs remains with Phillies after clearing waivers, sent to Lehigh Valley
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Rob Thomson Announces Alec Bohm News After Removal From Phillies Lineup: Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was not in the lineup after starting the previous 10 ...
athlonsports.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-announces-alec-bohm-injury-news-after-removal-from-phillies-lineup
Taijuan Walker and Phillies’ bats struggle in 13-2 blowout loss to Nationals in series-opener
inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-nationals-score-taijuan-walker-rob-thomson-kyle-schwarber-20260330.html
Swarthmoor duo complete gruelling 874-mile cycle for MND: A Swarthmoor duo have completed their John O’Groats to Land’s End cycling challenge, raising over £6 ...
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‘He looked like a star:’ Andrew Painter’s impressive debut helps the Phillies snap early-season skid
inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-nationals-score-andrew-painter-debut-kyle-schwarber-adolis-garcia-20260331.html
OpinionHitting coach Kevin Long and manager Rob Thomson take too much heat for the Phillies’ shortcomings
inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-kyle-schwarber-opening-day-kevin-long-hitting-coach-rob-thomson-20260325.html
20 things to know about the Phillies for the 2026 season: There are a hundred things worth watching this year for the Phillies, who remain focused on getting ...
inquirer.com/phillies/season-preview-2026-what-to-know-roster-schedule-20260324.html
Andrew Painter blanks the Braves for four innings in last spring start: “After today, the confidence should be pretty high,” said Phillies manager Rob Thomson ...
inquirer.com/phillies/philliesspring-training-andrew-painter-shuts-out-braves-four-innings-20260318.html
Bluesky Mar 15
jen ramos-eisen (@jenramose.online): why did Team USA bring in Robert J O'Neill to talk to the team? manager Mark DeRosa said it was his idea.
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Colchester Affinia appoints Rob Thomson as new head of tax: Affinia has promoted Rob Thomson to head of tax, saying the move strengthens its tax advice team as ...
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Rob Thomson is leaning toward having designated roles for his other high-leverage arms, rather than just piecing things together based on matchups ... Show more
The Phillies finally have a ‘true closer’ in Jhoan Duran, and that solidifies the rest of the bullpen
The Phillies finally have a ‘true closer’ in Jhoan Duran, and that solidifies the rest of the bullpen
A ‘fresh’ J.T. Realmuto sees results of work on his swing with a homer to center: Realmuto is "starting to use the whole field, and that’s what he needs to ...
inquirer.com/phillies/jt-realmuto-injury-updates-highlights-yankees-20260310.html
Bill Madden: Don Mattingly explains why he opted to join the Phillies: Moments after Mookie Betts had just completed the game-ending double play ...
nydailynews.com/2026/03/07/bill-madden-don-mattingly-phillies-blue-jays-world-series-preston-thomson/
The Phillies ace toed the rubber on a mound Thursday for the first time in more than six months, throwing 21 pitches. “The velo was good ... Show more
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler takes the next step in his rehab from surgery
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler takes the next step in his rehab from surgery
New Phillies reliever Brad Keller shows off his starter’s arsenal with strong spring debut
inquirer.com/phillies/brad-keller-spring-training-highlights-aidan-miller-update-20260225.html
After being lifted from a game in June, Castellanos brought a Presidente to the bench and lectured Rob Thomson. It was the beginning of the end for the $100 ... Show more
A beer in the dugout, a benching, and a rift with his manager: Inside the final Phillies season for Nick Castellanos
A beer in the dugout, a benching, and a rift with his manager: Inside the final Phillies season for Nick Castellanos
Phillies manager 'proud' of Castellanos' admission about beer - ESPN: A day after the Phillies released Nick Castellanos, manager Rob Thomson said Friday he was ...
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Bluesky Feb 12
MLB Daily News (@insidemlbnews.bsky.social): Nick Castellanos said on Instagram that one reason Rob Thomson benched him in June was for bringing a beer into the ...
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Rob Thomson told reporters that he does not think that Zack Wheeler will be ready for Opening Day, but should be ready shortly after that ... Show more
Nick Castellanos Spills On Beer Incident in Phillies Dugout After Release: Minutes before the Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos ...
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Bluesky Feb 16
Matt Gelb (@mattgelb.bsky.social): Zack Wheeler threw out to 120 feet today for the first time since surgery, Rob Thomson said. Wheeler continues to progress as ...
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‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Whit Merrifield on Nick Castellanos’ falling out, why Rob Thomson was his favorite manager
inquirer.com/phillies/whit-merrifield-interview-nick-castellanos-podcast-rob-thomson-20260203.html
Phillies Manager Rob Thomson Shuts Down Roster Construction Narrative: The Philadelphia Phillies have a similar roster to last season, but their manager is ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/phillies-manager-rob-thomson-shuts-down-roster-construction-narrative-11389930
Before he makes the drive from Ontario to Clearwater, Fla., for spring training, the Phillies manager discusses a variety of topics on The Inquirer's ... Show more
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Rob Thomson on managing the Bo Bichette aftermath, Nick Castellanos, and more
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Rob Thomson on managing the Bo Bichette aftermath, Nick Castellanos, and more
Bluesky Jan 16
Roger Cormier (@yayroger.bsky.social): Free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a three-year ...
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Opinion‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper might lose his No. 3 spot in the Phillies lineup, flip with Kyle Schwarber at No. 2
inquirer.com/phillies/bryce-harper-phillies-batting-lineup-kyle-schwarber-20260124.html
Donny Baseball has the moxie to police the roster, to endorse or resist decisions, and, if necessary, to replace Topper in the middle of the season. Also ... Show more
Can Don Mattingly save Phillies skipper Rob Thomson from himself? | Marcus Hayes
Can Don Mattingly save Phillies skipper Rob Thomson from himself? | Marcus Hayes
Bluesky Jan 21
Bob Nightengale (@bnightengale.bsky.social): USA TODAY Major League Baseball columnist, BBWAA VP, Arizona chapter chairman, Hall of Fame voter ...
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‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper could use better lineup protection. Here are the Phillies’ options.
inquirer.com/phillies/bryce-harper-elite-lineup-protection-2026-free-agency-20260103.html
Whatever the rationale for trading Strahm, his departure re-opens a major question: Will Rob Thomson have enough depth at the back of his bullpen to avoid ... Show more
Matt Strahm, the seventh inning, and a risky Phillies trade | David Murphy
Matt Strahm, the seventh inning, and a risky Phillies trade | David Murphy
Bluesky Dec 19 25
Bob Nightengale (@bnightengale.bsky.social): The Royals acquire reliever Matt Strahm from the Phillies for RHP Jonathan Bowlan. @feinsand.bsky.social ...
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MLBTradeRumors.com Dec 19 25
Royals To Acquire Matt Strahm: The Royals are acquiring left-hander Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies, according to a report from Robert Murray...
mlbtraderumors.com/2025/12/royals-to-acquire-matt-strahm.html
MLB.com Dec 10 25
The Phillies had their sights set on retaining Kyle Schwarber.
They got their man 😤