Phillies Make Surprising MLB History After Rob Thomson Firing
The Philadelphia Phillies have made headlines by firing manager Rob Thomson after a disappointing start to the season. Bryce Harper expressed disappointment over the firing but acknowledged the team's struggles, as they currently hold the worst record in MLB. Don Mattingly has been promoted to interim manager, marking a historic father-son duo in the team's management.
- ▪The Phillies are currently 9-19, having lost 11 of their last 12 games.
- ▪Rob Thomson was fired after leading the team to a World Series appearance in 2022.
- ▪Don Mattingly has been appointed as the interim manager, creating the first father-son GM/manager duo in MLB history.
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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.Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper and Team USA came up short against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final on March 17. Harper was disappointed, but the two-time NL MVP cared more about winning his elusive first World Series. And he felt like this year's Phillies team could finally do it."We have been so close as a team," Harper said on March 19, per NBC Philadelphia's John Clark. "I’ve been so close as an individual player.
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