Phillies Fire Rob Thomson Before Giants Game: Don Mattingly Takes Over After 9-19 Collapse
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start and named Don Mattingly interim manager for the rest of the season. Mattingly’s first game is Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski confirmed Alex Cora declined the job before Mattingly was appointed. The Phillies are tied with the Mets for the worst record in the majors.