Phillies achieve historic turnaround under Don Mattingly in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies recorded a historic achievement by becoming the first MLB team to improve from 10 games under.500 to 10 games over.500 before July 1. This turnaround came after a difficult start to the season, where the team had a 9-19 record and subsequently made a managerial change, hiring Don Mattingly as interim manager. Since Mattingly's arrival, the Phillies have gone 38-18, revitalizing their playoff aspirations and changing their season trajectory. Their latest series victory over the New York Mets solidified their remarkable comeback.
- •Phillies started the season 9-19 before the managerial change.
- •Don Mattingly took over as interim manager during the rough stretch.
- •The team now stands 10 games above.500 after recent wins.
- •The Phillies have the best record in MLB since Mattingly's appointment.
- •Their performance has transformed them into contenders for the postseason.
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies have made MLB history in 2026 with incredible feat
"Just two months ago, the Philadelphia Phillies looked like one of MLB‘s biggest disappointments. Entering the 2026 season with legitimate World Series aspirations, Philadelphia instead stumbled out of the gate with a disastrous 9-19 record through its first 28 games.…
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