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Phillies hire veteran Don Mattingly as bench coach
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The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, the hiring of 64-year-old baseball veteran Don Mattingly as their new bench coach. Replacing Mike Calitri—who shifts to major league field coordinator—Mattingly joins manager Rob Thomson's staff after three seasons in the role with the Toronto Blue Jays, bringing Hall of Fame-caliber playing experience and extensive coaching/managerial expertise to a team eyeing a World Series title.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added Mark Lovat as their new head strength and conditioning coach under head coach Mike McCarthy. Lovat brings prior NFL experience from the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans. A recent interview highlighted his training philosophy focused on core principles and flexible methods.
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The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their new head coach. The team announced the move Tuesday after an extensive search. Nori replaces Tiago Splitter on a unique one-year guaranteed contract.