Rob ThomsonDid Rob Thomson’s firing come too late? Is Alex Cora worried this Phillies’ run is over? Here’s what they’re saying.The Phillies made a big change Tuesday by firing manager Rob Thomson, but was it the right one? Did it come at the right time? And what comes next?Owen Hewitt OpinionDave Dombrowski wasn’t accountable after firing Phillies manager Rob Thomson, but Topper sure wasMarcus Hayes | Columnist Despite being fired, Rob Thomson would ‘seriously entertain’ staying with the Phillies in a new roleLochlahn March Phillies players process the ‘tough’ firing of Rob Thomson: ‘We all feel responsible for what happened to him’Lochlahn March Where does Rob Thomson rank among Phillies managers? His numbers put him in some elite company.Mia Messina AdvertisementFans, media, and a former Phillies GM react to the Rob Thomson firing with mixed emotions: ‘Wrong guy got fired’The Phillies fired Rob Thomson as manager on Tuesday. Here's how fans are reacting on social media. Ariel Simpson OpinionThank fired Phillies manager Rob Thomson for all the winning but don’t blame him for the flawed rosterHe used the uncomplicated magic of intelligence, innovation, patience, and wisdom to make the Phillies a winner again, and for that the franchise and city will forever be in his debt. Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies fire Rob Thomson after 9-19 start; Don Mattingly named interim managerThomson, who led the Phillies to the playoffs four straight years, paid the price for a team with the game’s fifth-highest payroll starting off 9-19, which included a 10-game losing streak. Scott Lauber OpinionWant to fire Rob Thomson? Fine. Fire Dave Dombrowski, too.I think John Middleton should stand pat, but remember: Dealin' Dave bought the groceries. Topper's just working in the kitchen. If one head rolls, then the other should, too.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Dave Dombrowski: Phillies not moving on from Rob Thomson, but team’s play is concerning"As a group, I don’t think any part of our team has excelled: Offensively, pitching- wise, starting pitching-wise, defensively," the Phillies' president of baseball operations said Tuesday.Lochlahn March What they’re saying about the Phillies: Rob Thomson’s job security, Alec Bohm on the trade block, and moreAs the Phillies' struggles mount, so does the pressure on Rob Thomson to turn things around. Here’s a look at what some national media are saying about the team.Matt Mullin How taking ‘the Schwarber approach’ turned Brandon Marsh into one of the Phillies’ most reliable hittersBrandon Marsh stayed hot against the Rockies and the Phillies are getting closer to the return of a pair of pitchers in Zack Wheeler and Orion Kerkering. Lochlahn March Phillies seek a way out of their season-opening batting woes The Phillies entered Tuesday 10-for-71 (.141) with just a .197 slugging percentage against left-handed pitching in four games. Kyle Schwarber showed signs of emerging with a third-inning home run. Lochlahn March Taijuan Walker and Phillies’ bats struggle in 13-2 blowout loss to Nationals in series-openerWalker gave up seven runs against Washington, while Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-8 and are a combined 3-for-32 with 12 strikeouts to start the season.Scott Lauber Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerLet's take a look at a largely familiar $317 million roster and a question that will face each player in 2026.Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March OpinionHitting coach Kevin Long and manager Rob Thomson take too much heat for the Phillies’ shortcomingsThe team led the NL in hitting last season and won its most games in 14 years, but after another playoff collapse, the fans wanted blood. Fortunately, they didn't get any of K-Long's or Topper's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies’ Rob Thomson ‘proud’ of Nick Castellanos: ‘He owned up to what he did’“I think the biggest thing is that we all wish him the best," Kyle Schwarber said of his ex-teammate Castellanos.Lochlahn March ‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Rob Thomson on managing the Bo Bichette aftermath, Nick Castellanos, and moreBefore he makes the drive from Ontario to Clearwater, Fla., for spring training, the Phillies manager discusses a variety of topics on The Inquirer's baseball podcast.Scott Lauber OpinionCan Don Mattingly save Phillies skipper Rob Thomson from himself? Donny Baseball has the moxie to police the roster, to endorse or resist decisions, and, if necessary, to replace Topper in the middle of the season. Also, his kid's the GM.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach: ‘This is the perfect guy’The former Yankees star put off retirement to help "lighten the load" for manager Rob Thomson. And he’ll get to be on the same team with his son, Preston, the Phillies' general manager.Lochlahn March See more storiesAdvertisement
Did Rob Thomson’s firing come too late? Is Alex Cora worried this Phillies’ run is over? Here’s what they’re saying.The Phillies made a big change Tuesday by firing manager Rob Thomson, but was it the right one? Did it come at the right time? And what comes next?Owen Hewitt
Did Rob Thomson’s firing come too late? Is Alex Cora worried this Phillies’ run is over? Here’s what they’re saying.The Phillies made a big change Tuesday by firing manager Rob Thomson, but was it the right one? Did it come at the right time? And what comes next?Owen Hewitt
OpinionDave Dombrowski wasn’t accountable after firing Phillies manager Rob Thomson, but Topper sure wasMarcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionDave Dombrowski wasn’t accountable after firing Phillies manager Rob Thomson, but Topper sure wasMarcus Hayes | Columnist
Despite being fired, Rob Thomson would ‘seriously entertain’ staying with the Phillies in a new roleLochlahn March
Despite being fired, Rob Thomson would ‘seriously entertain’ staying with the Phillies in a new roleLochlahn March
Phillies players process the ‘tough’ firing of Rob Thomson: ‘We all feel responsible for what happened to him’Lochlahn March
Phillies players process the ‘tough’ firing of Rob Thomson: ‘We all feel responsible for what happened to him’Lochlahn March
Where does Rob Thomson rank among Phillies managers? His numbers put him in some elite company.Mia Messina
Where does Rob Thomson rank among Phillies managers? His numbers put him in some elite company.Mia Messina
Fans, media, and a former Phillies GM react to the Rob Thomson firing with mixed emotions: ‘Wrong guy got fired’The Phillies fired Rob Thomson as manager on Tuesday. Here's how fans are reacting on social media. Ariel Simpson
Fans, media, and a former Phillies GM react to the Rob Thomson firing with mixed emotions: ‘Wrong guy got fired’The Phillies fired Rob Thomson as manager on Tuesday. Here's how fans are reacting on social media. Ariel Simpson
OpinionThank fired Phillies manager Rob Thomson for all the winning but don’t blame him for the flawed rosterHe used the uncomplicated magic of intelligence, innovation, patience, and wisdom to make the Phillies a winner again, and for that the franchise and city will forever be in his debt. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionThank fired Phillies manager Rob Thomson for all the winning but don’t blame him for the flawed rosterHe used the uncomplicated magic of intelligence, innovation, patience, and wisdom to make the Phillies a winner again, and for that the franchise and city will forever be in his debt. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Phillies fire Rob Thomson after 9-19 start; Don Mattingly named interim managerThomson, who led the Phillies to the playoffs four straight years, paid the price for a team with the game’s fifth-highest payroll starting off 9-19, which included a 10-game losing streak. Scott Lauber
Phillies fire Rob Thomson after 9-19 start; Don Mattingly named interim managerThomson, who led the Phillies to the playoffs four straight years, paid the price for a team with the game’s fifth-highest payroll starting off 9-19, which included a 10-game losing streak. Scott Lauber
OpinionWant to fire Rob Thomson? Fine. Fire Dave Dombrowski, too.I think John Middleton should stand pat, but remember: Dealin' Dave bought the groceries. Topper's just working in the kitchen. If one head rolls, then the other should, too.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionWant to fire Rob Thomson? Fine. Fire Dave Dombrowski, too.I think John Middleton should stand pat, but remember: Dealin' Dave bought the groceries. Topper's just working in the kitchen. If one head rolls, then the other should, too.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Dave Dombrowski: Phillies not moving on from Rob Thomson, but team’s play is concerning"As a group, I don’t think any part of our team has excelled: Offensively, pitching- wise, starting pitching-wise, defensively," the Phillies' president of baseball operations said Tuesday.Lochlahn March
Dave Dombrowski: Phillies not moving on from Rob Thomson, but team’s play is concerning"As a group, I don’t think any part of our team has excelled: Offensively, pitching- wise, starting pitching-wise, defensively," the Phillies' president of baseball operations said Tuesday.Lochlahn March
What they’re saying about the Phillies: Rob Thomson’s job security, Alec Bohm on the trade block, and moreAs the Phillies' struggles mount, so does the pressure on Rob Thomson to turn things around. Here’s a look at what some national media are saying about the team.Matt Mullin
What they’re saying about the Phillies: Rob Thomson’s job security, Alec Bohm on the trade block, and moreAs the Phillies' struggles mount, so does the pressure on Rob Thomson to turn things around. Here’s a look at what some national media are saying about the team.Matt Mullin
How taking ‘the Schwarber approach’ turned Brandon Marsh into one of the Phillies’ most reliable hittersBrandon Marsh stayed hot against the Rockies and the Phillies are getting closer to the return of a pair of pitchers in Zack Wheeler and Orion Kerkering. Lochlahn March
How taking ‘the Schwarber approach’ turned Brandon Marsh into one of the Phillies’ most reliable hittersBrandon Marsh stayed hot against the Rockies and the Phillies are getting closer to the return of a pair of pitchers in Zack Wheeler and Orion Kerkering. Lochlahn March
Phillies seek a way out of their season-opening batting woes The Phillies entered Tuesday 10-for-71 (.141) with just a .197 slugging percentage against left-handed pitching in four games. Kyle Schwarber showed signs of emerging with a third-inning home run. Lochlahn March
Phillies seek a way out of their season-opening batting woes The Phillies entered Tuesday 10-for-71 (.141) with just a .197 slugging percentage against left-handed pitching in four games. Kyle Schwarber showed signs of emerging with a third-inning home run. Lochlahn March
Taijuan Walker and Phillies’ bats struggle in 13-2 blowout loss to Nationals in series-openerWalker gave up seven runs against Washington, while Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-8 and are a combined 3-for-32 with 12 strikeouts to start the season.Scott Lauber
Taijuan Walker and Phillies’ bats struggle in 13-2 blowout loss to Nationals in series-openerWalker gave up seven runs against Washington, while Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-8 and are a combined 3-for-32 with 12 strikeouts to start the season.Scott Lauber
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerLet's take a look at a largely familiar $317 million roster and a question that will face each player in 2026.Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerLet's take a look at a largely familiar $317 million roster and a question that will face each player in 2026.Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March
OpinionHitting coach Kevin Long and manager Rob Thomson take too much heat for the Phillies’ shortcomingsThe team led the NL in hitting last season and won its most games in 14 years, but after another playoff collapse, the fans wanted blood. Fortunately, they didn't get any of K-Long's or Topper's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionHitting coach Kevin Long and manager Rob Thomson take too much heat for the Phillies’ shortcomingsThe team led the NL in hitting last season and won its most games in 14 years, but after another playoff collapse, the fans wanted blood. Fortunately, they didn't get any of K-Long's or Topper's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Phillies’ Rob Thomson ‘proud’ of Nick Castellanos: ‘He owned up to what he did’“I think the biggest thing is that we all wish him the best," Kyle Schwarber said of his ex-teammate Castellanos.Lochlahn March
Phillies’ Rob Thomson ‘proud’ of Nick Castellanos: ‘He owned up to what he did’“I think the biggest thing is that we all wish him the best," Kyle Schwarber said of his ex-teammate Castellanos.Lochlahn March
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Rob Thomson on managing the Bo Bichette aftermath, Nick Castellanos, and moreBefore he makes the drive from Ontario to Clearwater, Fla., for spring training, the Phillies manager discusses a variety of topics on The Inquirer's baseball podcast.Scott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Rob Thomson on managing the Bo Bichette aftermath, Nick Castellanos, and moreBefore he makes the drive from Ontario to Clearwater, Fla., for spring training, the Phillies manager discusses a variety of topics on The Inquirer's baseball podcast.Scott Lauber
OpinionCan Don Mattingly save Phillies skipper Rob Thomson from himself? Donny Baseball has the moxie to police the roster, to endorse or resist decisions, and, if necessary, to replace Topper in the middle of the season. Also, his kid's the GM.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionCan Don Mattingly save Phillies skipper Rob Thomson from himself? Donny Baseball has the moxie to police the roster, to endorse or resist decisions, and, if necessary, to replace Topper in the middle of the season. Also, his kid's the GM.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach: ‘This is the perfect guy’The former Yankees star put off retirement to help "lighten the load" for manager Rob Thomson. And he’ll get to be on the same team with his son, Preston, the Phillies' general manager.Lochlahn March
Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach: ‘This is the perfect guy’The former Yankees star put off retirement to help "lighten the load" for manager Rob Thomson. And he’ll get to be on the same team with his son, Preston, the Phillies' general manager.Lochlahn March
