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Phillies to part with Mattingly Headline from Omaha World-Herald, from the development of Sep 29, 2026
Newest development Oct 2, 2026 · 2 reports Don Mattingly Not Expected to Return as Phillies Manager After Playoff Exit
The Philadelphia Phillies plan to "gracefully" dismiss interim manager Don Mattingly, USA Today reported Friday.
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Phillies to part with Mattingly
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Don Mattingly Not Expected to Return as Phillies Manager After Playoff Exit
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New York Post
Don Mattingly delivers NSFW Phillies message after squeaking into MLB playoffs ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Sep 28, 2026
New York Post's feed description The Phillies are, miraculously, back in the playoffs.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mattingly's decision to bring in Phillies closer Duran in the 7th inning backfires in loss to Braves ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer) Published Sep 29, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description Interim manager Don Mattingly wanted the Philadelphia Phillies’ best reliever on the mound as early as possible in a tight opening game of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves
New York Post
Don Mattingly explains decision that backfired in Phillies’ heartbreaking wild-card loss to Braves ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Sep 29, 2026
New York Post's feed description “Any time you lose a game late, obviously it’s frustrating, but in our minds we had our best guy out there,” Mattingly said after the game. “You live with this one.”
Philadelphia Inquirer
Don Mattingly puts his future with the Phillies in peril as his strategy with Jhoan Duran backfires ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer) Published Sep 29, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description Donnie Baseball, beset by a flawed roster and poor bullpen asked his closer for too much and starter Jesus Luzardo for too little in a Game 1 collapse that recalled the days of Rob Thomson.
Newsweek
Don Mattingly Defends Controversial Decision That Cost Phillies in Game 1 ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Sep 29, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Phillies manager Don Mattingly defended the pitching change that ultimately led to a loss in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card series.
Forbes
Phillies Owner Sends 3-Word Message On Don Mattingly’s Future After Season ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Oct 2, 2026
Forbes's feed description The Philadelphia Phillies’ Jon Middleton offered a clear response on a decision for the interim manager’s job status.
New York Post
Don Mattingly will be ‘gracefully dismissed’ as Phillies manager after crushing wild-card loss to Braves ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Oct 2, 2026
New York Post's feed description Donnie Baseball did an excellent job in Philadelphia to save the Phillies' season this year – and now he’s being shown the door.
Newsweek
Don Mattingly Not Expected to Return as Phillies Manager After Playoff Exit ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 2, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly is reportedly expected to be "gracefully dismissed" after their playoff loss.
Omaha World-Herald
Phillies to part with Mattingly ↗ (opens Omaha World-Herald) Published Oct 3, 2026
Omaha World-Herald's feed description The Philadelphia Phillies plan to "gracefully" dismiss interim manager Don Mattingly, USA Today reported Friday.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Phillies to 'gracefully' part from Don Mattingly ↗ (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch) Published Oct 3, 2026
Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description he Philadelphia Phillies plan to "gracefully" dismiss interim manager Don Mattingly, USA Today reported Friday.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Phillies to 'gracefully' part from Mattingly ↗ (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Published Oct 4, 2026
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description The Philadelphia Phillies plan to "gracefully" dismiss interim manager Don Mattingly, USA Today reported Friday.