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Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after 9-19 start
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The Philadelphia Phillies dismissed manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning amid a disappointing 9-19 start to the season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski named bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager after Alex Cora declined the offer. Players including Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto took accountability for the team's struggles.
Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 30th home run to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. The two-run blast in the seventh inning proved decisive in the Phillies' fourth straight series win.
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Derek Hill made a leaping catch above the right-center field wall to rob Juan Soto of a first-inning home run. The play helped the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday night.
The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled outfielder Otto Kemp from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Infielder Felix Reyes was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. The roster adjustment came ahead of Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber continues to earn admiration from fans and players alike after a standout series at Fenway Park. He hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning of a scoreless game on Thursday night. Entering Friday, Schwarber leads the majors with 18 home runs.
The Philadelphia Phillies granted unconditional release to starting pitcher Taijuan Walker on Thursday morning ahead of their series finale against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The move follows Walker's ongoing struggles, including a poor performance in relief of an opener the previous night. Philadelphia now owes Walker the remaining $18 million on his contract.
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The Chicago Cubs rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings Thursday at Wrigley Field, extending their MLB-best nine-game winning streak. Dansby Swanson drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 10th. The loss marked Philadelphia's ninth straight defeat.
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