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Don Mattingly Joins Phillies as Bench Coach, Reunites with Son

1/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Don Mattingly has been appointed the Philadelphia Phillies' bench coach.
He will reunite with his son, Preston Mattingly, who is the Phillies' general manager.
He returns to coaching after three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he reached the World Series.
Manager Rob Thomson expressed confidence in Don Mattingly's experience and character and said he will replace Mike Calitri as major league field coordinator.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, Don Mattingly, a standout first baseman for the New York Yankees, achieved a batting average of .324 and led the American League with 145 RBIs, earning the MVP award. Despite his success, the Yankees missed the playoffs, marking a 14-year postseason drought. Mattingly's recent appointment as bench coach for the Philadelphia Phillies reunites him with his son, general manager Preston Mattingly, highlighting a legacy in baseball.

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Story summary

Don Mattingly has been appointed the Philadelphia Phillies' bench coach.
He will reunite with his son, Preston Mattingly, who is the Phillies' general manager.
He returns to coaching after three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he reached the World Series.
Manager Rob Thomson expressed confidence in Don Mattingly's experience and character and said he will replace Mike Calitri as major league field coordinator.

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