Phillies fire Canadian manager Rob Thomson, name Don Mattingly interim skipper
Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and woke up Tuesday tied for last place in the majors
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Open this photo in gallery:Ontario native Rob Thomson managed the Phillies to a World Series appearance in 2022, but a lengthy cold streak cost him his job Tuesday.Erin Hooley/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountManager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors.Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager through the end of the season and third-base coach Dusty Wathan was promoted to bench coach.
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