🔴 DON MATTINGLY'S PERFECT START | Phillies Back-to-Back Walk-Off Wins Breakdown Don Mattingly couldn't have asked for a better beginning in Philadelphia. The new Phillies manager is off to a perfect start, and the Philly faithful are already believers. In this episode, we break down everything from Mattingly's early managerial decisions to the back-to-back walk-off wins that have Citizens Bank Park absolutely buzzing. What's working? What does this mean for the 2025 Phillies season? We've got all the analysis, highlights, and hot takes you need. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Don Mattingly's perfect managerial debut — what he's doing differently • Breaking down both walk-off wins play by play • What this early momentum means for the Phillies' playoff hopes • Key players stepping up under the new skipper • Phillies fan reactions & our predictions going forward ⚾ Whether you're a die-hard Phillies fan or just love great baseball, this is must-watch content. The Mattingly era in Philadelphia is off to a legendary start — and we're here for all of it.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have FIRED manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly as interim manager for the remainder of the 2026 season. After a brutal 9-19 start — tied with the Mets for the worst record in baseball — president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski pulled the trigger on a major shakeup at Citizens Bank Park. Thomson, who compiled a 355-270 record and guided the Phillies to four straight postseason appearances including a 2022 World Series run, was let go just 28 games into his newly extended contract. Despite all the success, a $300M+ payroll and the worst start in recent memory made a change inevitable. Enter Don Mattingly — the Yankees legend and 12-year MLB managerial veteran — who was serving as bench coach before being elevated to the top job. In a historic first, Mattingly will manage a team whose GM is his own son, Preston Mattingly. Dusty Wathan moves up to bench coach, and Triple-A skipper Anthony Contreras joins as third-base coach. Can Mattingly spark a turnaround like Thomson did in 2022? The Phillies are already 10.5 games behind the red-hot Braves. Time is NOT on their side. ⚾ TOPICS COVERED • Rob Thomson fired after 9-19 start • Don Mattingly named interim Phillies manager • Dave Dombrowski press conference reaction • Thomson's legacy: 4 postseasons, 1 pennant, 355 wins • Can the Phillies still turn their 2026 season around? 🔔 Subscribe for daily Philadelphia Phillies coverage, MLB news, and breaking roster moves. #Phillies #RobThomson #DonMattingly #Philadelphia #MLB #PhilliesNews #MLBNews #GoPhils #NLEast #BaseballNews

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The Philadelphia Phillies have officially fired manager Rob Thomson after a disastrous 9-19 start to the 2026 season — their worst 28-game start since 2002. Don Mattingly has been named interim manager as the Phillies look to turn things around.

Thomson took over as Phillies manager in June 2022 when Joe Girardi was let go, and went on to lead the team to four straight playoff appearances and two NL East division titles. But a brutal 10-game losing streak and a roster that fell 10 games below .500 for the first time since 2017 forced the organization's hand. Despite a $317 million payroll and World Series expectations, the Phillies found themselves battling for last place in the NL East.

– Why the Phillies fired Rob Thomson

– Don Mattingly's role as interim manager

– Whether Dave Dombrowski should be next

– What this means for Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and the rest of the Phillies' roster

– Can Philadelphia still salvage the 2026 season? Subscribe for the latest Phillies news, MLB analysis, and breaking baseball updates!

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