Why is this trending?
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of their last 12 games, tying for the worst record in MLB early in the 2026 season. Veteran Don Mattingly was named interim manager and unveiled his first lineup against the San Francisco Giants, making father-son MLB history. Alex Cora reportedly declined the job before it went to Mattingly.
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