Phillies Fire Manager After Losing 11 of Last 12 Games
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start to the 2026 season, including 11 losses in their last 12 games, marking their worst start in over two decades. Don Mattingly was named interim manager, taking over a team that had seen playoff success under Thomson but has struggled early this season. Thomson led the Phillies to four playoff appearances and a World Series during his tenure, which began in 2022. Third-base coach Dusty Wathan was promoted to bench coach amid the managerial change.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek 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.It’s been a disastrous start to the 2026 season for the Philadelphia Phillies.The team reeled off a four-game win streak at the end of March and beginning of April, but since then, the Phillies have fallen off a cliff.Philadelphia’s 6-2 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday — the team’s 11th loss in its last 12 games — was the last straw for manager Rob Thomson. The 9-19 start — Philadelphia’s worst in over two decades — ended up costing Thomson his job.“The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson, sources told ESPN.
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