
Phillies Fire Rob Thomson, Hire Don Mattingly as MLB Season Unravels
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after the team started 9-19 (tied with Mets for worst in MLB) with a -54 run differential. Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager, though the Phillies offered the job to recently-fired Alex Cora, who declined to spend time with family. The team ranks 28th in runs scored and struggles with an aging roster. Experts say the upcoming favorable schedule and Zack Wheeler's return may help more than the managerial change.

