The Latest Breaking News from Rob Thomson

Alex Cora’s Rejection Leaves the Phillies Facing an Uncomfortable Reality

The former Red Sox manager reportedly turned down a second offer to manage Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated · 3h ago

Phillies Are Surging, but We're About to Find Out If It's Real

The Phillies own MLB's best record since replacing the fired Rob Thomson with Don Mattingly. But the upcoming stretch may reveal even more about the team.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

How Don Mattingly Became the Phillies' New Interim Manager

The former Dodgers and Marlins skipper was ready to walk away from baseball after serving as Toronto's bench coach last season. Dave Dombrowski had other plans.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

MLB Games Are Taking Longer Again, and It's Not Just Because of ABS

MLB nine-inning games this season are taking six minutes longer than they did through the same number of games last season and are on pace for the longest avera

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

Why Phillies Executive Dave Dombrowski Decided It Was Time to Fire Manager Rob Thomson

Dombrowski also addressed the rumors about him offering the position to recently fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

White Sox Rookie Munetaka Murakami Is Making Everyone Look Silly While Setting MLB Records

The Japanese slugger has already set MLB records in his first month in the league.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Rob Thomson Had to Go in Philadelphia

The Phillies were failing in every aspect, and Alex Cora’s firing by the Red Sox on Saturday made their decision a lot easier.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Phillies’ Turn to Familiar Playbook Is Unlikely to Work

Rob Thomson, who took over during the 2022 season and led the Phillies to four straight playoffs, is out after a 9–19 start. Can Don Mattingly do better?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Rob Thomson’s Firing Proves Even Top MLB Managers Have a Short Leash Now

The Red Sox and Phillies have already sent accomplished skippers home after tough starts.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Phillies Fire Rob Thomson After Brutal Start to 2026

The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson after a horrible start to the 2026 season. Bench coach Don Mattingly will take over as the interim manager.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28