Phillies sign Don Mattingly as full-time manager on two-year deal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Don Mattingly as their full-time manager on a two-year contract announced Wednesday. Mattingly, 65, took over as interim manager in late April after Rob Thomson was sacked amid a poor start to the season when the Phillies were 9-19. He led the team to a 73-45 record in 118 games, securing the third and final National League wild-card spot, though the Phillies lost in a three-game wild-card series to the Atlanta Braves.

The Phillies pursued Alex Cora for the managerial position but he declined for the second time, with one account reporting his decision was mostly due to family reasons. Rather than hire a new manager ahead of an expected lockout, the Phillies opted to retain Mattingly. Mattingly's son, Preston, serves as the team's general manager.

Mattingly told the Associated Press in July that he would like the opportunity to remain as manager if offered. He inherited a Phillies team in disarray and stabilised their season, though they narrowly avoided a late-season collapse, losing five of their last 15 games. This is his third managerial role, having previously managed the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins.

How it is being reported

• Phillies commit to Don Mattingly as full-time manager after up-and-down interim campaignDon Mattingly's interim tag will be removed as the Philadelphia Phillies commit to the veteran manager after a stunning 73-45 turnaround run.Fox News · 14 Oct, 15:50
• Phillies make surprising decision on next manager as Don Mattingly stays after Alex Cora flirtationThe Phillies' unceremonious exit caused some consternation among fans since it continued the recent trend of poor postseason play since the team's 2022 World Series loss.New York Post · 14 Oct, 14:32

In this story: Don Mattingly · Philadelphia Phillies · Alex Cora · Rob Thomson · Preston Mattingly · Atlanta Braves

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