Fired Rob Thomson 'Held Accountable' for Phillies' Losing Start, He Says
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 10-19 start to the 2026 season, with team president Dave Dombrowski citing collective underperformance. Thomson accepted accountability and expressed interest in staying with the organization, though he plans to take a break. Don Mattingly has been named interim manager, replacing Thomson, who led the team to the 2022 World Series. Dombrowski indicated Thomson would be welcome back in a future role.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after an abysmal first month of the 2026 MLB season.The Phillies are 10-19, tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in baseball, and Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski was asked whether Thomson or the players were "more to blame" for that."Well, this isn't a blame game," Dombrowski said in the press conference. "That's not that. We collectively are not doing well. This is a whole group."Dombrowski added, "I don't think we're playing up to our capabilities. I think we're a much better club than we've played.
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