Don Mattingly Takes Helm, Phillies Face Giants

0:00On April 28, the Philadelphia Phillies should shook things up big time, firing manager Rob Thompson after only 28 games with a dismal. 9-19 record. They're tied with the New York Mets for last in the National League East, the biggest disappointments in baseball this year. Don Mattingley steps in as interim skipper for the rest of the season, marking a wild reunion since his son Preston is the Phillies general. Manager, the first father's son, GM manager pair and MLB history. Mattingley brings a ton of experience, having managed the Marlins from 2016 to 22, where he posted a 443 and 587 mark. Before that, he had success with the Dodgers, going 446 and 363 over five years. He left his Phillies bench coach this season after a stint with the Blue Jays last year during their World Series push. Fans and analysts were stunned by the early April timing on a big market team with a massive payroll that's way underperforming. Thompson's outster came right after the Red Sox dumped Alex Korra over the weekend, signaling panic mode across the league for struggling squads.

1:06Now Mattingley's first series is hosting the San Francisco Giants starting Tuesday night. Then they hit the road Friday to face the Marlins at, Lone Depot Park, Park is old stomping grounds. The Marlins wrapped their California trip against the Dodgers before heading home to host Philly. That match of next weekend in Miami could spark some fireworks with Mattingley back in town, eyes on whether he flips the Phillies script. That's the story for today, MLB News Today, driven by AI.