2026 Philadelphia Phillies season

Rob Thomson heading to or from a mound visit

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Phillies Fire Rob Thomson after 9-19 Nightmare

Tejas S R
April 28, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies entered 2026 with World Series expectations. Through one month, the season imploded. The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson Tuesday after a 9–19 collapse that left them tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in baseball. Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager, inheriting a roster that lost 11 of […]