Don Mattingly Named Full-Time Manager of Phillies: 2-Year Contract After Crisis Season!

A team in crisis! The Philadelphia Phillies were stuck with a 9-19 record at the start of 2026, but things took a dramatic turn when they hired Don Mattingly as their interim manager. He led them to a 79-55 record and a playoff spot, but despite his success, his promotion to full-time manager wasn't a done deal. The team was reportedly interested in former manager Alex Cora, but he turned them down twice. Now, with a two-year contract, Mattingly will lead the Phillies through the 2028 season. But what makes his promotion even more surprising is that he received criticism for his in-game strategy, particularly with his bullpen management. Will he be able to overcome these challenges and lead the team to victory? Only time will tell. And speaking of challenges, have you heard about the looming lockout that's expected to hit this offseason? It's going to make it tough for new managers to get up to speed. But for Mattingly, it won't be as big of an issue since he already has a strong rapport with the team. He's led two other teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins, to postseason appearances, so what can we expect from him in Philadelphia? Stay tuned to find out! And if you're interested in staying up-to-date on all the latest sports news, be sure to subscribe to our channel.

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