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Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after disastrous start to season
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on April 28, 2026, following a poor start to the season, with a record of 9-19. The team has lost 11 of its last 12 games, tying them for the worst record in Major League Baseball with the New York Mets. Don Mattingly, the bench coach, has been appointed as the interim manager. Thomson previously led the team to four consecutive playoff appearances, including a World Series in 2022, but his tenure ended amid disappointing performance this season.
The firing of Rob Thomson signifies a significant shift in the Phillies' management strategy as they seek to improve their performance amid a disappointing start to the season.
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Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after disastrous start to season
The Phillies have fired their manager — and now all eyes will be on the Mets . Rob Thomson was dumped Tuesday in his fifth season at the helm as Philadelphia is tied with the Mets for the worst record in MLB (9-19.) Don Mattingly, who was the team’s bench coach, will take over as interim manager. Thomson, 62, took.
Slumping Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of last 12 games
Thomson led team to World Series appearance in 2022 Phillies are tied for worst record in majors this season Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired as the team’s manager on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied.
Phillies fire Rob Thomson, make Don Mattingly interim manager after dismal start to the season
Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. The Philadelphia Phillies announced they fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after a rough start to the season. The Phillies are off to a 9-19 start to the season, tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in baseball so.