Phillies Fire Rob Thomson, Name Don Mattingly Interim Sport By lines April 28, 2026 The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson on Tuesday after losing 11 of 12 games. Bench coach Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager through 2026. Mattingly Inherits a 9-19 Phillies Roster The Phillies sat 9-19 entering Tuesday and held the worst record in the National League. The Phillies signed Rob Thomson to an extension through 2027 in December 2025. The team fired Thomson 28 games into the new deal. Don Mattingly is 65 and posted an 889-950 career managerial record across 12 seasons. Mattingly managed the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2011 through 2015. Mattingly then managed the Miami Marlins from 2016 through 2022. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski offered the manager job to Alex Cora on Sunday. Alex Cora declined to remain home with family per Dombrowski. The Boston Red Sox had fired Cora on April 26 after a 10-17 start. Related Sports Coverage Red Sox Fire Alex Cora After 10-17 Start Zack Wheeler 2026 Debut: Phillies Face Braves Paul Skenes Near-Perfect in 6-0 Pirates Win Source: MLB.com.
