Don Mattingly news
The gist
The Phillies are expected to drop Don Mattingly's interim tag and keep him as manager.
The 65-year-old steadied a 9-19 team into the playoffs, but some fans wanted change.
How it unfolded
- 2026 -04Rob Thomson was fired 28 games into the season with the Phillies at 9-19; bench coach Don Mattingly was promoted to interim manager.
- Sep 30, 2026Mattingly returned to the dugout after a visit to the mound in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Wild Card round at Truist Park.
- Oct 1, 2026Mattingly walked to the dugout after removing starter Aaron Nola in the second inning of Game 3 of the Wild Card round.