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Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Preston Mattingly, a son of former star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, was promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday under president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Sam Fuld, the GM since December 2020, will share the...
Phillies enter the offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win the World Series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rob Thomson will return next season, complete with a contract extension through 2026. His coaching staff will remain intact for 2025, as well. In the simplest terms, the staff retention means the Philadelphia Phillies judge their postseason failures on a...
Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season after he led the team to three straight trips to the playoffs. The 61-year-old Thomson guided the Phillies to the 2022 World Series and the 2023...
Phillies hope time off in MLB playoffs leads to increased odds for World Series title
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper snagged a one-hopper on an infield drill, earning a “nice play, Harp!” from manager Rob Thomson. A two-time NL MVP, Harper later chucked a baseball from first base into the left field seats. “That won’t get it done,” infield coach Bobby...
