Mattingly’s Turnaround Stuns Phillies Fans | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Don Mattingly, the 65-year-old former Marlins manager, stepped in as bench coach for the Phillies and seized the reins after Rob Thomson was fired in April. What started as a temporary fix has turned into a managerial miracle: since taking over, the Phillies are 43-22 with a .646 winning percentage, vaulting their divisional win odds from 7.3% to 33.5% and closing the gap on the Braves. Mattingly’s success could be his most impressive managing run yet — but his two-year contract may not extend beyond this season, as the Phillies explore long-term options like Alex Cora. With playoffs on the…