Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson and appoint Don Mattingly as interim manager

16 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Apr 28

Thomson is dismissed after a 9-13 start to the 2026 season, including a 10-game losing streak, with Mattingly named interim through season’s end.
Thomson led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances and a 2022 National League pennant, but recent seasons saw declining results and no playoff series wins since 2023.
The Phillies’ struggles are attributed to underperforming players and limited offseason moves, raising concerns about the team’s contention window and prompting this significant leadership change.

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