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Don Mattingly
Coverage of Don Mattingly in the Nexus archive.
Philadelphia Philliesorganization2Los Angeles Dodgersorganization1Zack Wheelerperson1Justin Wrobleskiperson1Rob Thomsonperson1Freddie Freemanperson1Miguel Rojasperson1Rob Thompsonperson1Tony Vitelloperson1San Francisco Giantsorganization1Logan Webbperson1Christopher Sánchezperson1Major League Baseballtopic1
- Phillies look to upset Dodgers behind Zack Wheeler as Philadelphia's turnaround continues in LA
The Philadelphia Phillies, led by interim manager Don Mattingly and pitcher Zack Wheeler, are aiming to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are 16 games above .500 and led by pitcher Justin Wrobleski. The Phillies have improved after firing their previous manager, with Wheeler posting a 4-0 record and 1.67 ERA this season.
- Phillies fire Rob Thompson and turn to Don Mattingly as new manager after dismal 10-19 start to season
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thompson after a 10-19 start to the season and appointed Don Mattingly as his replacement. The Giants, struggling to score runs, are managed by rookie Tony Vitello, while Phillies' new manager Mattingly aims to turn around the team's performance.