Phillies consider keeping Don Mattingly as manager after solid performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies may retain Don Mattingly as manager following a strong first half of the season. Since taking over, Mattingly has led the team to a 54-43 record, placing them just two games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East. Despite rumors linking Alex Cora to the managerial position, Mattingly's performance has impressed management, and he has expressed a desire to continue in the role. Ongoing discussions about Mattingly's future will determine his status beyond this season.
- •Phillies are 54-43 this season under Mattingly.
- •Mattingly took over after Rob Thomson was fired.
- •The team is only two games behind the Braves in standings.
- •Mattingly would like to stay if offered a permanent role.
- •Alex Cora was previously offered the managerial job.
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies May Not Cut Ties With Don Mattingly After All
"The Philadelphia Phillies made the right call by bringing Don Mattingly in to be the manager.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 AM2026 World Series Features 2 Almost Flawless Baseball Teams
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 5:37 AMJeffrey Springs' Home Run Misfortune Knows No Bounds- MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 4:59 AMBraves predicted to sign veteran $6M World Series champion, two-time Gold Glove winner
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 2:29 AMLos Angeles Dodgers World Series Pitcher Sends Out Quick Post with Emotional Message
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 10:56 PMGuardians in serious trouble as Rays move one win away from World Series
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 8:15 PMWhat will Yohandy Morales’ role be for the Washington Nationals in 2027?
