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Phillies Hire Don Mattingly, Form First Father-Son Duo.

5/14/2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies named Don Mattingly interim manager on April 28, 2026, creating the MLB’s first father-son manager-GM duo.
President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski first pursued Alex Cora, then promoted Mattingly after Cora declined.
Since the change the Phillies have posted an 11-4 record, winning eleven of fifteen games.
Preston Mattingly, 38, serves as de facto assistant GM and works with Dombrowski while his father reports to him as manager.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Phillies named Don Mattingly interim manager on April 28, 2026, creating the MLB’s first father-son manager-GM duo.
President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski first pursued Alex Cora, then promoted Mattingly after Cora declined.
Since the change the Phillies have posted an 11-4 record, winning eleven of fifteen games.
Preston Mattingly, 38, serves as de facto assistant GM and works with Dombrowski while his father reports to him as manager.