Don Mattingly
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.
Don Mattingly won his first game as interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Following a rainout against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, he shared his philosophy on constructing lineups. Mattingly emphasized player comfort and balance over rigid optimization.
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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.