Mattingly named interim manager amid Phillies season slide
PUBLISHED Apr 29, 2026, 6:17 AM ET
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Philadelphia. Don Mattingly was named the Philadelphia Phillies' interim manager on Tuesday after the team fired Rob Thomson, taking over on the field and speaking to media near the dugout, following a 9-19 start to the season and his winter hire as bench coach. He worked at first base about 3:45 p.m. assisting pregame infield/outfield practice. Philadelphia's front office, led by president Dave Dombrowski and with GM Preston Mattingly on staff, named Mattingly to stabilize clubhouse leadership; reporters noted Mattingly's prior managerial roles with the Dodgers and Marlins and his recent retirement from Toronto after the World Series, as the team assesses its managerial future this season.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Last fall: Mattingly left his Toronto bench coach role after the World Series.
- Over the winter: Mattingly accepted the Phillies bench coach position.
- Season start: The Phillies compiled a 9-19 record.
- Tuesday morning: The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson.
- Tuesday afternoon: Mattingly was named interim manager and addressed media.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Phillies fan, this shakeup could impact the team's performance. Mattingly's experience might help turn the season around. Keep an eye on upcoming games to see if there's a shift in strategy or player morale.
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The Phillies organization and front office benefited by making an immediate leadership change intended to address a 9-19 start and signal decisive action to stakeholders.
Rob Thomson lost his managerial role and players face intensified scrutiny and pressure as the team confronts a disappointing 9-19 start.
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