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Phillies fire Rob Thomson, name Don Mattingly interim manager

sportsApr 28, 202638685

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after the team opened 9-19 this season and named bench coach Don Mattingly interim manager. The organization announced Mattingly will serve as interim through the 2026 season, promoted Dusty Wathan to bench coach, and installed Anthony Contreras as third-base coach. Thomson, WHO holds the highest winning percentage in franchise history, was unable to stop the slide that produced the 9-19 start. The change hands a veteran manager full control of in-game decisions and signals the franchise will act aggressively to try to salvage a season that began with championship expectations.

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