The Philadelphia Phillies entered this week uncertain about who would manage their baseball team in 2027. Don Mattingly had concluded the 2026 season as the interim manager, but that ended when the Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs by the…
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly set to name Don Mattingly as their full-time manager, with the decision expected to be finalized this week. According to a report by The Athletic, the organization decided to retain the 65-year-old after he served as the interim manager for the remainder of the 2026 season following an appointment in late April.
Mattingly guided Philadelphia to a 79-55 record before the team was eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series. Originally contracted to serve as bench coach in 2027, Mattingly will instead take over full managerial duties as the club enters an offseason that includes a potential MLB work stoppage.
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