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Don Mattingly is a finalist for NL Manager of the Year in 2026

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Don Mattingly is a finalist for NL Manager of the Year in 2026

Summary

Don Mattingly, the interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, has been named a finalist for the 2026 NL Manager of the Year award after taking over mid-season. Under Mattingly's leadership, the Phillies improved from a 9-19 record to a 79-55 mark, ultimately making the postseason. They lost in the NL Wild Card Series to the Atlanta Braves. Mattingly's recognition from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America comes after he was previously named NL Manager of the Year in 2020 with the Miami Marlins. While Mattingly received one first-place vote, the award went to Brewers manager Pat Murphy for the third consecutive year. Mattingly will continue as the Phillies’ manager through the 2028 season.

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By the Numbers

•Mattingly took over the Phillies on April 28, 2026.
•Phillies had a 9-19 record under Rob Thomson before Mattingly's arrival.
•They finished 79-55 under Mattingly and reached the postseason.
•Mattingly previously won NL Manager of the Year in 2020.
•Pat Murphy of the Brewers won the award for the third straight year.

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Don Mattingly, 2026 manager of the year award finalist in the National League, took over the Philadelphia Phillies mid-season. Mattingly became interim manager after Rob Thomson was fired on April 28. The Phillies had a 9-19 record under Thomson this season, then enjoyed a 79-55 record under Mattingly. Under the guidance of Donnie Baseball, the …
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