Phillies’ Don Mattingly Revisits ‘Abandoned’ Rob Thomson Outfield Change
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- Sports Money Phillies’ Don Mattingly Revisits ‘Abandoned’ Rob Thomson Outfield Change By Peter Chawaga,
- With their season spiraling out of control, the Phillies replaced long-time manager Rob Thomson with bench coach Don Mattingly and the team instantly turned things around in the standings.
- They go into Monday’s planned (non-rainout) off day with a 19-22 record — not great, but not comatose, either — and lots and lots of season remaining.”
Sports Money Phillies’ Don Mattingly Revisits ‘Abandoned’ Rob Thomson Outfield Change By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author May 10, 2026, 04:47pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 09: Interim Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies speaks to the media prior to the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Derik Hamilton/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies earned a shutout victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, winning their fourth consecutive series since a major change at the helm.
With their season spiraling out of control, the Phillies replaced long-time manager Rob Thomson with bench coach Don Mattingly and the team instantly turned things around in the standings.