New York Mets interim manager Andy Green denied the team violated MLB rules regarding AI use for in-game strategy, responding to former reliever Adam Ottavino's claim that the Mets were "cracked down on" for an expensive AI program. MLB has since restricted custom tabs on dugout iPads.
South Korean high school pitching prospect Park Chan-min, 17, has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, receiving over $1.2 million in signing bonus, the highest for a pitcher in the 2026 international signing class.
South Korean high school pitcher Park Chan-min has signed an international amateur contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, reportedly receiving a $1.205 million signing bonus, the second highest among international amateurs signed by the team this year.
The New York Mets have begun the 2024 season with a majors-worst 10-21 record, including a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Despite carrying the second-highest payroll in baseball at approximately $380 million under owner Steve Cohen, the team sits in last place in the National League East. Their playoff chances have plummeted from 87% on Opening Day to less than 30%, with the team going 31-53 over their last 84 games. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the team's struggles, stating they need to start winning series.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday, replacing him with Don Mattingly as interim manager through the remainder of the season. The Phillies are 9-19, their worst 28-game start since 2002, despite a projected $315 million payroll. Mattingly will work under his son Preston Mattingly, the GM — believed to be the first father-son manager-GM combination in baseball history. Thomson went 355-270 and led Philadelphia to the 2022 World Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after the team posted a 9-19 record, their worst 28-game start since 2002. Despite a projected payroll exceeding $315 million and preseason NL East favorites, the Phillies have lost 11 of their last 12 games. Don Mattingly, the 2020 NL Manager of the Year with the Marlins, will serve as interim manager through season's end. Thomson went 355-270 with four straight playoff appearances including the 2022 World Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson, with Don Mattingly taking over as interim manager. The team entered Tuesday with a 9-19 record, tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in Major League Baseball.
