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Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson, name Mattingly interim

Rob Thomson was dismissed on Tuesday with the Philadelphia Phillies off to a 9-19 start; Mattingly will serve as interim manager.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Rob Thomson was fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday after the club opened the Major League Baseball season 9-19. The team announced Mattingly will take over in an interim managerial role.