Mattingly is enjoying a resurgence this season with the Philadelphia Phillies, but the good times might not last forever.

The Philadelphia Phillies envisioned Jesus Luzardo would become a frontline starting pitcher when they traded for him ahead of the 2025 season. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly believed the same when he managed him with the Miami Marlins in 2021-2022.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Phillies’ series against the Angels this week has had several sloppy moments on the base paths. Although they wound up winning both times thanks to late rallies, the Phillies gifted Los Angeles four outs at either third base or home across the first two games of the series.

The Philadelphia Phillies turnaround in August is thanks to a major philosophy change from the lineup. Philadelphia Phillies On SI NL Playoff Picture: Phillies surge past Cubs in Wild Card race, target Braves The Philadelphia Phillies began their season at 9-19 and decided to fire their manager.

Don Mattingly has earned the job in Philadelphia. Since taking over as interim manager in April, he has guided the Philadelphia Phillies to the second-best record in Major League Baseball.

It is officially audition season in the Phillies’ bullpen. Are there any candidates? It is a daunting question. It is also the question that will end up defining Don Mattingly’s stint as interim manager.

Don Mattingly didn’t sugarcoat where things stand for the Phillies after Friday’s 5-2 loss to the Braves, and his message afterward was as blunt as it gets. Atlanta got the better of Cristopher Sanchez and Chris Sale’s marquee pitching matchup at Citizens Bank Park,

The Philadelphia Phillies looked buried before the season had even reached May. After stumbling to a 9-19 start and becoming one of the worst teams in the National League, Philadelphia fired Rob Thomson and handed the team to Don Mattingly.