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After the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson, the club offered the job to Alex Cora, but the former Boston Red Sox manager declined the gig, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.The Red Sox dumped Cora on Saturday, April 25, after the club got off to a 10-17 start. Boston replaced him with Chad Tracy, […] The post Phillies Spurned By Alex Cora After Rob Thomson Firing appeared first on HEAVY.
The Boston Red Sox recently fired manager Alex Cora. Cora was linked to the Philadelphia Phillies’ head coaching job immediately after his firing despite the fact that Rob Thomson was still managing in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, the Phillies fired Thomson which led many to wonder if Cora was coming to Philadelphia. Don Mattingly was named […] The post Phillies rumors: Why Alex Cora shut down offer to be Rob Thomson’s replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday. Former Major League Baseball star Don Mattingly is now the interim manager. His promotion makes MLB history, in a very unique way. “So, just like that, we have the first father/son GM/manager in MLB history with Preston Mattingly as the Phillies GM and his dad, Don […] The post How Don Mattingly’s elevation to interim Phillies manager makes MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly fired manager Rob Thomson following the team’s 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Don Mattingly is set to be the interim manager. The Phillies had high expectations entering the season but their performance has been lackluster. Thomson is the second manager in MLB […] The post Rob Thomson fired, Don Mattingly named Phillies’ interim manager after disastrous 9-19 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phillies have fired their manager — and now all eyes will be on the Mets.
Before Dave Roberts came to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and managed them to five World Series appearances and three rings, the Dodgers were led by a different guy.In his five season (2011-2015) tenure with the Dodgers, Don Mattingly compiled a 446-363 regular-season record and back-to-back-to-back National League West titles. Although having an 81.3% winning […] The post Dodgers Ex-Manager Named Top Candidate For Phillies Amid Possible Change appeared first on HEAVY.
Rob Thomson responds to the growing pressure over him to remain as the Philadelphia Philies manager after the disastrous start from the team.
After snapping their abysmal 10-game losing streak on Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies fell short the first place Atlanta Braves, yet again. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola gave up six runs, and the Phillies offense only recorded two hits.Amongst their struggles, talks are beginning to swirl regarding ‘cleaning out house’ for the Phillies organization, and manager Rob […] The post Phillies’ Manager Rob Thomson Makes Honest Claim About Talks Of Firing appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Boston Red Sox canned Alex Cora this weekend. These MLB managers are on the hot seat and could follow in his footsteps.
The Boston Red Sox made waves Saturday night in Major League Baseball, when the team announced manager Alex Cora was getting the boot. Boston also essentially cleaned house by firing a slew of coaches and other personnel. One MLB insider thinks Cora will not be unemployed for long. USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale believes Cora […] The post MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale thinks Phillies could fire Rob Thomson, hire Alex Cora appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dave Dombrowski, the Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations, clarifies the position of manager Rob Thomson following the ongoing early-season slump of the team.
As the Philadelphia Phillies continue their losing streak, now at eight straight games after losing 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, the team holds the longest skid in MLB. While the Phillies’ losing streak is brutal, the optics at the moment are not ideal, especially when compared to the New York Mets, another team […] The post Phillies’ struggles look even worse after Mets end losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher JT Realmuto on the injured list with a back injury concern ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Rob Thomson spoke with reporters closer to first pitch and shared an encouraging Realmuto update, via Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. “Realmuto is sore, Rob Thomson said, and they expect it […] The post Phillies’ Rob Thomson shares crucial JT Realmuto injury update after IL decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Phillies predicted to replace Rob Thomson with former NL Manager of the Year with 889 career wins sportingnews.com
After one of the Phillies' worst offensive starts in years, trade deadline magic might be the only thing to keep Rob Thomson off the hot seat.
One of the game’s best pitchers is close to returning to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies. Wheeler’s 2025 season was shut down after he needed surgery to remove a blood clot in his right shoulder. Wheeler has been progressing and pitched in a few rehab stints over the last few weeks. It is now […] The post Phillies’ Zack Wheeler gets return date after rehab assignment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rob Thomson made an announcement after an update on Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler.
One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat. … The post Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Despite a hefty payroll, the club’s losing streak is its longest since 2004.
The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a worse-than-expected 8-12 start. In a good National League East division, this is just something Philadelphia cannot afford.Part of the struggles the Phillies are having stems from their pitching. The Phillies have given up 109 runs, scoring just 73 through 20 games.A lot of that falls on starting pitcher […] The post Phillies Make Taijuan Walker Decision Amid Struggles appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Philadelphia Phillies absorbed a 3-1 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, but the bigger concern came when catcher JT Realmuto exited with lower back tightness. “We’re checking on him now,” manager Rob Thomson said following the loss. “I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.” Thomson explained that Realmuto originally aggravated his back during Friday’s 9-0 […] The post Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides JT Realmuto injury update after exiting Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Phillies played the Atlanta Braves (at home).The Phillies lost by a score of 3-1.J.T. Realmuto finished with no hits in two at-bats.He also left the game early with an injury.Underdog MLB wrote: “Status alert: JT Realmuto leaves game Saturday due to lower back tightness.” Status alert: JT Realmuto leaves game […] The post MLB World Reacts To Philadelphia Phillies Star Suffering Injury In Braves Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Philadelphia Phillies have a decision to make on Kyle Schwarber.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson is facing backlash on Thursday.
