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Why Rob Thomas took media questions after being fired from Phillies

The writing was on the wall for ex-Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson after the abysmal start to the season for his ball club. There have been questions about his job security even before the slow start, as the Phillies were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s National League Divisional Series. Despite a […] The post Why Rob Thomas took media questions after being fired from Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Yankees Predicted to Trade Jasson Dominguez to Phillies for Jhoan Duran in Latest MLB Mock

The New York Yankees received a piece of Jasson Dominguez news on Wednesday. He had to be removed from the Yankees’ matchup with the Texas Rangers after being hit by a pitch. It’s unclear how impactful the injury is, but with all the Yankees’ success, it’s fair to think of New York as a prime […] The post New York Yankees Predicted to Trade Jasson Dominguez to Phillies for Jhoan Duran in Latest MLB Mock appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former All-Star drops bold prediction for interim manager Don Mattingly

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies abruptly fired manager Rob Thomson. Then, Don Mattingly was promoted to interim manager. While the Phillies are trying to get back on track following a 9-19 start, a former Hall of Famer expressed confidence in Mattingly, per MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM. Former All-Star infielder Whit Merrifield, who played for […] The post Former All-Star drops bold prediction for interim manager Don Mattingly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: CSW% – The Pitching Stat That Cuts Through April Noise

Every April, fantasy managers chase surface wins, shiny ERAs, and nine-strikeout afternoons, only to watch those “hot” arms regress by Memorial Day. The noise — lucky singles, soft schedules, strong defense — is impossible to avoid. The good news: there’s one metric that cuts through it cleaner ...

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Two-Start Pitchers for May 3-10

The two-start pitchers in this group are going to be in your starting lineups. They are either matchup proof or have a pair of favorable outings. No commentary or data provided is going to change that. Tarik Skubal (DET) vs. BOS; @ KCRCristopher Sanchez (PHI) @ MIA; vs. COLLogan Gilbert (SEA) vs. ...

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Phillies Get Strong Take from Former MLB Catcher After Firing Rob Thomson

The Philadelphia Phillies made the news on Tuesday when they announced that they had fired manager Rob Thomson. Philadelphia is 10-19 and tied with the New York Mets, not just for last place in the National League East, but for the worst record in Major League Baseball.The Phillies have promoted bench coach Don Mattingly to […] The post Phillies Get Strong Take from Former MLB Catcher After Firing Rob Thomson appeared first on HEAVY.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Make Teoscar Hernández Decision Before Marlins Game

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their series with the Miami Marlins in California.They are coming off a 2-1 loss on Tuesday.Teoscar Hernández finished with no hits in four at-bats.Dodgers Make Teoscar Hernández DecisionFor Wednesday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.Underdog MLB wrote: “Dodgers 4/29 S. Ohtani DH F. Freeman 1B […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Make Teoscar Hernández Decision Before Marlins Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Yankees promote top prospect to Triple-A after home run off Zack Wheeler

The New York Yankees are promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. to Triple-A after he recently made headlines by smashing a home run off of Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler, in his rehab stint. George Lombard Jr. is reportedly getting called up to Triple-A 👏 https://t.co/PIBoLtXP5A — MLB (@MLB) April 29, 2026 Wheeler needed […] The post Yankees promote top prospect to Triple-A after home run off Zack Wheeler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies president Dave Dombrowski refuses to answer why he’s fit for the job after firing Rob Thomson

While fired Phillies manager Rob Thomson faced the music, team president Dave Dombrowski didn’t want to hear it. When speaking to reporters after firing his manager Tuesday with a 9-19 record, Dombrowski refused to answer a question about why he is the right guy to lead the team going forward, given shoddy roster construction and...

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Phillies’ Trea Turner sounds off on aftermath of Rob Thomson firing

With the Philadelphia Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson, there was no denying that some saw it coming due to the slow 9-19 start to the 2026 season. However, some players had nothing but good sentiments toward the former Phillies manager in Thomson, with star Trea Turner giving insight into how the aftermath has impacted the […] The post Phillies’ Trea Turner sounds off on aftermath of Rob Thomson firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to an awful start to the 2026 campaign. After a 9-19 start to the season, the Phillies fired Rob Thomson. The Phillies got a win in the first game of the Don Mattingly era, but are still in fourth in the NL East. With the bad start to the season, […] The post Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Cora Called One Key MLB Figure Right After Red Sox Firing

Just hours after being fired by the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora didn’t retreat quietly.He picked up the phone.And the person he called says everything about where he stands — both personally and professionally — in the wake of one of the most surprising managerial moves of the MLB season.According to Philadelphia Phillies president of […] The post Alex Cora Called One Key MLB Figure Right After Red Sox Firing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

Months after he said he had no desire to be a manager in the big leagues again, Don Mattingly is back in that very role.  The Philadelphia Phillies made him the club’s interim manager on Tuesday after they fired Rob Thomson following a brutal 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season.  It wasn’t a job … The post Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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