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Phillies bullpen ‘odd man out’ revealed ahead of Jhoan Duran’s injury return

The Philadelphia Phillies have received encouraging news regarding star closer Jhoan Duran. The update adds to the growing optimism surrounding Don Mattingly’s tenure. The season began poorly, including a 10-game losing streak that led to Rob Thomson’s dismissal. Since Mattingly stepped in, however, the team has shown significant improvement. The Phillies have posted a 6–1 […] The post Phillies bullpen ‘odd man out’ revealed ahead of Jhoan Duran’s injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bryce Harper Comments on Phillies' Turnaround Under Don Mattingly

The Philadelphia Phillies are slowly turning things around after their 9-19 record to begin the 2026 MLB season. Their poor start, which also featured a 10-game losing streak, led to the firing of manager Rob Thomson, who was eventually replaced by Don Mattingly. Since the transition, the Phillies ...

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Insider’s intriguing take on Rob Thomson firing will catch Phillies fans’ attention

The Philadelphia Phillies are 6-1 since firing Rob Thomson as manager and naming Don Mattingly as the interim. While the club has looked stellar since making that shocking move, one MLB insider claims that, despite the struggles to begin the season and the success that followed, the firing of Thomson still isn’t quite justified. During […] The post Insider’s intriguing take on Rob Thomson firing will catch Phillies fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies’ manager change

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper made a brutally honest comment about how the team’s recent managerial change may have helped them. The Phillies improved to 6-1 since firing Rob Thomson with a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park on Monday. Harper admitted there was probably a correlation between those two things, … The post Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies’ manager change appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove

The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fair share of struggles this year. Aaron Nola has not been immune to joining in on the disappointing effort so far this year. Nola took to the mound Monday and pitched a gem. It was the best start of the year for Nola, who went six innings, scattering five […] The post Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Rob Thomson firing

The Philadelphia Phillies have dealt with a good amount of turbulence during the 2026 season. Philadelphia fired manager Rob Thomson, following a bad start. Phillies star Bryce Harper is speaking out about Thomson’s firing. “I think we were all just waiting for that ball to drop, waiting for something to happen,” Harper said, per MLB.com, […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Rob Thomson firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies sustain hot form under Don Mattingly with Marlins win

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to have the wind at their backs under interim manager Don Mattingly, nipping the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Monday night to improve to 6-1 with their second straight series win since the managerial change. The win also squared away a three-of-four set in Miami and brought the team to 15-20, a […] The post Phillies sustain hot form under Don Mattingly with Marlins win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola makes it sound easy with takeaway from gem vs. Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies leaned on strong pitching Monday night, as Aaron Nola delivered a composed performance in a 1–0 win over the Miami Marlins. The victory secured the club’s second straight series win and continued a noticeable shift in momentum. Nola turned in six scoreless innings, allowing five hits while striking out five without issuing […] The post Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola makes it sound easy with takeaway from gem vs. Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall

April is over, spring has sprung across the country, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here. Another manager was fired this week, as the Philadelphia Phillies moved on from Rob Thomson. Elsewhere in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are out of the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Don Mattingly drops Jacob deGrom admission while talking about Zack Wheeler

After watching the Philadelphia Phillies struggle at basically every aspect of the game so far in 2026, Don Mattingly has found a way to get his team back on track since taking over for Rob Thomas as the interim manager. And another reason for the Fightin’s resurgence? Reinforcements in the form of star pitcher Zack […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly drops Jacob deGrom admission while talking about Zack Wheeler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia Phillies Let Go Of Former MLB Gold Glove Winner Before Marlins Game

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will continue their series with the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park in Florida.The Phillies are coming off a 6-5 win on Friday.Bryson Stott led the way with one home run and three RBI’s.Philadelphia Phillies Let Go Of Former Gold Glove WinnerAhead of Saturday’s game, the Phillies have announced a roster […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Let Go Of Former MLB Gold Glove Winner Before Marlins Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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MLB Exec Links Phillies to Making Surprise Decision on Zack Wheeler

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a poor start and could be sellers ahead of the trade deadline.Philadelphia has expectations of competing for a World Series this season, yet the Phillies have struggled mightily. With that, Philadelphia could look to recoup some assets, and one MLB exec voted in a poll ran by MLB.com’s […] The post MLB Exec Links Phillies to Making Surprise Decision on Zack Wheeler appeared first on HEAVY.

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Phillies streaking under interim manager Don Mattingly

The Philadelphia Phillies have been given a jolt since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager. Mattingly remains undefeated as the team’s skipper, per Talkin’ Baseball. Don Mattingly’s Phillies remain undefeated pic.twitter.com/Zw7yQq7T4q — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 2, 2026 Mattingly is 4-0 as manager of the team, after taking over from Rob Thomson. Thomson was […] The post Phillies streaking under interim manager Don Mattingly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Don Mattingly sings Brandon Marsh’s praises after Giants series

As the Philadelphia Phillies completed the sweep of the San Francisco Giants, the ball club, led by interim manager Don Mattingly, is seemingly going in a better direction since the firing of Rob Thomson. With the Phillies having back-to-back walk-off wins against the Giants, one key factor in the victories has been the continued impressive […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly sings Brandon Marsh’s praises after Giants series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies make ultra-rare doubleheader feat not seen since 1985

The Philadelphia Phillies had a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday after Wednesday’s contest was postponed due to inclement weather. After winning the first matchup 3-2 with a walk-off hit from Justin Crawford, the team managed to achieve an ultra-rare feat in the second game, not seen since 1985. Reports indicate that the […] The post Phillies make ultra-rare doubleheader feat not seen since 1985 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia Phillies Players Brutally Booed By Fans After Being Shown On Jumbotron At Flyers’ Playoff Game

Things have gotten a little rough in Philadelphia for the Phillies. After winning the National League East each of the past two seasons, the team is off to a 10-19 start in 2026 and are already 11 games behind the Atlanta Braves in their division. The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday despite his […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Players Brutally Booed By Fans After Being Shown On Jumbotron At Flyers’ Playoff Game appeared first on BroBible.

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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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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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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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