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Rob Thomson heading to or from a mound visit

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 […]

Fred McGriff hitting with the Toronto Blue Jays

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Fred McGriff Unanimously Elected to Hall of Fame by Contemporary Baseball Era Committee; Belle, Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro Fall Well Short

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
December 4, 2022

Hall of Fame

Fred McGriff Elected to Hall of Fame First baseman Fred McGriff, the first player in major league history to hit 30-plus home runs with five different teams, is the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. “The Crime Dog,” who smacked 493 home runs in his 19-year career, earned induction on a unanimous vote […]