Philadelphia Phillies fire Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 and name Don Mattingly interim manager
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
The Philadelphia Phillies organization made a significant managerial change, removing Rob Thomson after a disappointing season marked by severe performance decline. Despite Thomson's previous success, including guiding the team to consecutive playoff appearances and a 2022 World Series run, the franchise struggled dramatically this year. Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager amid organizational restructuring efforts aimed at reversing the team's fortunes.
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Philadelphia Phillies fire Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 and name Don Mattingly interim manager
Rob Thomson led the Philadelphia Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, but they’ve been one of the biggest flops in baseball this year.
