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Interim Managers Face Off as Red Sox Host Phillies

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Red Sox host the Phillies at Fenway on May 12 2026 with interim managers Chad Tracy and Don Mattingly after mid-season changes.
Since Don Mattingly took over, Phillies are 10-3 with a 3.40 ERA and .688 efficiency, while Red Sox are 7-6 and have 29 homers in 40 games, third.
The series pitchers are Zack Wheeler (May 12), Andrew Painter vs. Sonny Gray (May 13) and Jesús Luzardo vs. Ranger Suárez (May 14).

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the Boston Red Sox lost the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in seven games, a defeat that sparked front-office upheaval. Owner Tom Yawkey’s $2 million payroll that season ranked third in MLB, while pitcher Luis Tiant posted a 2.50 ERA across 250 innings. Similarly, the 2026 Red Sox have turned to interim managers Chad Tracy and Don Mattingly after changes, mirroring past attempts to reverse losing streaks. These managerial swaps aim to revive Boston’s postseason hopes, echoing how 1975’s turmoil eventually led to the 2004 championship under new leadership.

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Story summary

The Red Sox host the Phillies at Fenway on May 12 2026 with interim managers Chad Tracy and Don Mattingly after mid-season changes.
Since Don Mattingly took over, Phillies are 10-3 with a 3.40 ERA and .688 efficiency, while Red Sox are 7-6 and have 29 homers in 40 games, third.
The series pitchers are Zack Wheeler (May 12), Andrew Painter vs. Sonny Gray (May 13) and Jesús Luzardo vs. Ranger Suárez (May 14).

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