Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez's consecutive scoreless innings streak ended at 50⅔, ranking him 5th all-time in MLB history. He also set a new record for left-handed pitchers.
Australian Travis Bazzana hit a 125-meter home run, contributing to the Cleveland Guardians' 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Bazzana had three hits, while pitcher Parker Messick delivered a strong performance.
Australian Travis Bazzana hit a 125-meter home run and had three hits, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Rookie Parker Messick also contributed with scoreless innings.
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 Red Sox, Mets and Phillies aren't the only clubs off to disappointing starts.
MLB experts assess early season struggles for seven teams, with the Boston Red Sox receiving the highest panic score of 5 after firing their manager, while the Seattle Mariners rate lowest at 1.5. The Phillies, Mets, Astros, Blue Jays and Royals all face varying degrees of concern over their playoff chances.
Rob Thomson was fired as Philadelphia Phillies manager after the team started 9-19 this season. The former manager expressed no animosity toward the team, saying he wants to remain in the organization and understands he's held accountable for poor performance.
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.
Rob Thomson was fired as Philadelphia Phillies manager on Tuesday after the team collapsed to a 9-19 record, tied for last place in the majors. Thomson, 62, went 355-270 and led the Phillies to the 2022 World Series after replacing Joe Girardi midseason. Despite a $300M-plus payroll and high-priced talent including Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies lost 10 straight games before a Saturday win. Don Mattingly was named interim manager. Thomson is the second MLB manager fired this season.
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 job was offered to Alex Cora, who declined to spend time with family. The Phillies rank 28th in runs scored and 28th in team ERA one month into the season, with experts questioning whether an aging core led by Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner can rebound.
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 started 9-19 (tied with Mets for worst in MLB) with a -54 run differential. Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager. The Phillies ranked 28th in runs scored and 28th in team ERA one month into the season. Experts note the offense is old and thin with only three league-average or better hitters, while the bottom of the lineup (positions 6-9) has compiled an OPS of just .337. Alex Cora was offered the job but declined to spend time with his family, keeping the door open for a future hire.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski expressed concern about the team's 8-15 start and seven-game losing streak but firmly stated manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat. The Phillies have been outscored 49-14 during the streak and are hitting .218 as a team, ranking 28th in MLB in both batting average and runs scored. Dombrowski, who is responsible for constructing the roster, said he believes the team will turn things around due to its talent level, pointing to struggling players like Alec Bohm (.128) and Bryson Stott (.210).
