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Don Mattingly Eyes Phillies Bench Coach Role Amid Title Chase

12/9/2025

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Don Mattingly, former MLB MVP, is in discussions to join the Philadelphia Phillies as bench coach, with mutual interest but no agreement yet.
Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies' president of baseball operations, confirmed discussions and noted the credibility of Mattingly and his son, Preston Mattingly, the general manager.
Mike Calitri would transition to a major-league field coordinator role.
The Phillies pursue their first World Series title since 2008.

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Don Mattingly, former MLB MVP, is in discussions to join the Philadelphia Phillies as bench coach, with mutual interest but no agreement yet.
Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies' president of baseball operations, confirmed discussions and noted the credibility of Mattingly and his son, Preston Mattingly, the general manager.
Mike Calitri would transition to a major-league field coordinator role.
The Phillies pursue their first World Series title since 2008.