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sports26 days ago•9 min saved

Mattingly Pushes Back on Harper’s Deadline Talk, Urges Phillies to Improve

Phillies manager Don Mattingly said Bryce Harper’s outspoken call for help at the trade deadline didn’t reflect the rest of the clubhouse and he dislikes the message, even as he isn’t angry with Harper. Mattingly emphasized the team should keep getting better and left it to Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski to pursue upgrades, noting there are six days before the deadline. He also indicated he won’t address the matter with Harper directly, instead focusing on improving their play internally.

via On Pattison|

#bryce-harper #clubhouse-morale #don-mattingly

sports26 days ago•4 min saved

Mattingly urges Harper to let Dombrowski steer Phillies’ deadline moves

Don Mattingly publicly chided Bryce Harper for suggesting the Phillies need help at the trade deadline, saying front-office moves should be handled by GM Dave Dombrowski. Harper indicated the lineup could use reinforcements as Philadelphia has struggled offensively, but Mattingly stressed that players shouldn’t speak for the team and that the Phillies will pursue improvements at the deadline.

via New York Post|

#bryce-harper #don-mattingly #mlb

sports3 months ago•10 min saved

Mattingly’s Phillies turnaround rewrites midseason history

Since taking over as Phillies interim manager on April 28, Don Mattingly has guided the club to a 16-5 record in 21 games and a 6-0 mark in his first six series, a historic turnaround that could make him the first manager to win seven straight midseason series. The Phillies, who started 9-19, have surged into rare company and earned praise for a leadership style that emphasizes daily winning, though future results remain to be seen.

via The New York Times|

#don-mattingly #midseason-managerial-change #mlb

sports3 months ago•7 min saved

Phillies’ Hot Streak Faces Real-Deal Test Ahead

Since firing Thomson and promoting Don Mattingly, the Phillies have surged with Harper and Schwarber leading the offense, a revitalized Wheeler-Sanchez one-two in the rotation, and a stronger bullpen; but their run differential sits at -17 and a tougher upcoming schedule will determine whether this is a real turnaround or just a hot streak.

via Sports Illustrated|

#baseball #bryce-harper #don-mattingly

sports3 months ago•12 min saved

Cubs Ride Wrigley Walls as Phillies Surge Under Mattingly

MLB Power Rankings for May 4, 2026 center on the Cubs extending their Wrigley Field dominance with an 11-game home win streak, and the Phillies riding momentum to a 5-1 start under new manager Don Mattingly, with notes on other top teams like the Braves and Dodgers and storylines such as Tatís Jr.’s power drought.

via NBC Sports|

#cubs #don-mattingly #mlb

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Mattingly’s Phillies reboot centers on bunting, lineup balance, and a steadier pace.

Interim Phillies manager Don Mattingly is reshaping the club with a focus on fundamentals like bunting, smarter lineup construction, and keeping players in a regular rhythm while blending analytics with his own baseball philosophy. He aims to stress opposing hitters with a balanced lineup, avoid panic during a 10-19 start, and improve in-game decisions and staff collaboration, including adjustments to the coaching group and pregame planning.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|

#analytics #bunting #don-mattingly

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Phils pivot: Don Mattingly steps in to reset a slumping season

The Phillies fired interim manager Rob Thomson after a disastrous start and installed Don Mattingly as the new voice to steer the club, with team president Dave Dombrowski saying Thomson wasn’t sure what was wrong and needed a different direction. Thomson publicly took responsibility, praised the organization, and noted he let players play, while Mattingly faces a challenging rebuild as Philadelphia eyes accountability and a path back to contention after years of postseason success but ongoing underperformance this season.

via PhillyVoice|

#dombrowski #don-mattingly #managerial-change

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Cora Passes on 2026 MLB Return, Chooses Family Time Over a Dugout

Alex Cora isn’t pursuing a new MLB managerial job in 2026, opting to spend time with his sons in Puerto Rico after being dismissed by Boston. Reports allege the Phillies offered him their managerial position before settling on Don Mattingly as interim, but Cora chose not to pursue it. Boston’s payroll obligations would continue if he remains unsigned, with any future team needing to pay fair market value for a manager. Phillies skipper Rob Thomson indicated no hard feelings and left open the possibility of an advisory role in the future.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#alex-cora #boston-red-sox #don-mattingly

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Cora declines Phillies’ managing offer after Red Sox firing, Mattingly to interim boss

Alex Cora, just fired by the Red Sox, declined the Phillies’ offer to manage the team, leading Philadelphia to promote Don Mattingly to interim manager. Cora remains under contract with Boston through 2027 and plans to sit out the rest of the season, while Mattingly steers the Phillies in the near term as MLB discusses potential long-term candidates.

via USA Today|

#alex-cora #boston-red-sox #don-mattingly

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Phillies Pivot to Mattingly as Interim Manager Amid 9-19 Start

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start and promoted bench coach Don Mattingly to interim manager, hoping new leadership can spark a lagging lineup, shaky defense and inconsistent pitching. Team president Dave Dombrowski, who previously replaced Joe Girardi in 2022, moved quickly and even pursued Alex Cora, who declined. The club also shuffled the staff, adding Dusty Wathan as bench coach and Anthony Contreras as third-base coach, in a bid to revive a season that has undercut World Series–level expectations and the franchise’s large payroll. Thomson departs with a historically strong early record, but his tenure faced criticism as the team stalled in 2026.

via The New York Times|

#don-mattingly #managerial-change #mlb

sports3 months ago•8 min saved

Phillies Shakeup: Don Mattingly Named Interim Manager After Thomson Dismissal

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager for the rest of the 2026 season, with Dusty Wathan promoted to bench coach and Anthony Contreras taking over third-base duties. The move comes amid a 9-19 start as Philadelphia searches for a spark, and while there’s speculation about Alex Cora, Mattingly is slated to stay in an interim role through season’s end, with his son Preston Mattingly as Phillies GM."

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#don-mattingly #managerial-change #mlb

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Don Mattingly departs Blue Jays bench coach role in 2026

Don Mattingly will not return as the Blue Jays' bench coach in 2026 and is exploring managerial opportunities with other teams, potentially including the Padres or Rockies, while also being considered for the Hall of Fame. The Blue Jays will need to find a new bench coach, and Mattingly's next move remains uncertain, with his Hall of Fame vote results upcoming.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#blue-jays #coaching-staff #don-mattingly