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Nick Castellanos Sends Message to Former Teammates Before Padres-Phillies Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are just one game shy of .500 going into their three-game series against the San Diego Padres.While not apart of the same division, the Padres and Phillies have some recent history. In 2022, the Phillies defeat the Padres four games to one in the NLCS and advance to the World Series.Aside from […] The post Nick Castellanos Sends Message to Former Teammates Before Padres-Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Eagles DC Vic Fangio takes shot at Phillies for firing Rob Thomson

Philadelphia sports is in a bit of a rut right now. The Philadelphia Eagles struggled in the regular season and were eliminated in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The 76ers fared a little better, but they were swept in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Phillies, after struggling to start the […] The post Eagles DC Vic Fangio takes shot at Phillies for firing Rob Thomson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies accomplish rare feat not seen since 1951

Just a few weeks ago, the Philadelphia Phillies looked like a last-place team in the National League East. Now, as of May 19, the Phillies have a 25-23 record and are on the right side of the .500 mark. At the end of April, the Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start, and … The post Phillies accomplish rare feat not seen since 1951 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Phillies prove firing Rob Thomson was right call as record gets back over .500

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, to push their record above .500. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly, who took over from Rob Thomson, continues to bring the club back into the right direction. “The Philadelphia Phillies sweep the Pirates, and for the first time since April 7 have a […] The post Phillies prove firing Rob Thomson was right call as record gets back over .500 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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’ 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 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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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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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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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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