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What Chase Utley told The Athletic about Phillies’ manager inquiry

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Fri, October 16, 2026 at 5:48 AM UTC·

Phillies reached out to beloved franchise legend for manager job

This would've been a very fun and interesting hire for the Phillies manager role.

Two former Phillies fan favorites turned down manager interview before Don Mattingly hire

Two former Philadelphia Phillies fan favorites turned down an interview for the team's open manager role.

Ex-Phillies star Raul Ibanez at least thought about leaving Dodgers to replace Don Mattingly

The Philadelphia Phillies tried to reach out to former players Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez to be the team’s next manager. Both declined, though, and the Phillies settled on bringing back Don Mattingly on a permanent basis. But while Utley explained that he didn’t seem all that interested in going into management at this time in his life, Ibanez did […] The post Ex-Phillies star Raul Ibanez at least thought about leaving Dodgers to replace Don Mattingly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phillies reportedly wanted to hire Dodgers executive to replace Don Mattingly as manager

It seems like the Philadelphia Phillies were wanting to hire a familiar face as manager before Don Mattingly. However, he declined, so they brought back their interim skipper.

Phillies Double Down On Mattingly With Two-Year Deal

The Phillies keep Don Mattingly as manager with a two-year deal. This move signals stability for a roster facing free agency and an aging core.

Phillies Had Interest in Another Candidate Before Don Mattingly Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies considered another candidate with ties to the franchise before bringing back Don Mattingly as their manager.

Why managing the Phillies won't help Don Mattingly's Hall of Fame case

Don Mattingly will officially become the Philadelphia Phillies' full-time manager, and we'll see whether Hall of Fame voters notice.

Phillies Settling for Don Mattingly Might Be a Gift to the Mariners

Don Mattingly's Phillies contract removes a recognizable name from the market and sharpens the Mariners' search for real change.

Phillies Make Don Mattingly Decision Amid Coaching Staff Overhaul

Nothing short of a World Series was supposed to save Don Mattingly’s career as the Philadelphia Phillies’ manager. So, the general consensus after the Phillies exited the playoffs in the NL Wild Card Series was that Mattingly was walking.

Ex-Blue Jays Coach Confirmed as Phillies Manager

Don Mattingly took over as interim manager in Philadelphia in April, then went on to lead the team to the postseason. On Wednesday, he was named to the post permanently.

Phillies bring back Mattingly as manager. Coaching staff suffers brunt of late-season failure

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dave Dombrowski believed in Don Mattingly so much he told the interim manager following the Philadelphia Phillies' elimination that he was the leading candidate to get the full-time job in 2027.Still, the team's president of baseball operations wanted to poke around other options, just in case.

Phillies’ Don Mattingly decision must come alongside these 3 radical changes

Don Mattingly saved the Philadelphia Phillies from a lost season, and retaining him through 2028 was the right decision. Now Dave Dombrowski must ensure that rewarding Mattingly does not become an excuse to preserve a team that keeps falling short. Wednesday’s two-year agreement removes Mattingly’s interim designation through 2028 . He earned that […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly decision must come alongside these 3 radical changes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Trea Turner, Chase Utley

Post-press conference links.

Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Kevin Long, Dave Dombrowski

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

Philadelphia Phillies Make Major Coaching Staff Changes After Playoff Exit

The Philadelphia Phillies made some major coaching staff changes after their early exit from the MLB playoffs. The post Philadelphia Phillies Make Major Coaching Staff Changes After Playoff Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

Phillies Making Several Coaching Staff Changes Under Don Mattingly

The Philadelphia Phillies have hired Don Mattingly to be manager and several changes are being made to the staff under him.

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Philadelphia Phillies Sign 9-Year MLB Veteran After Early Playoff Exit

The Philadelphia Phillies signed a nine-year Major League Baseball veteran after their early playoff exit. The post Philadelphia Phillies Sign 9-Year MLB Veteran After Early Playoff Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

Phillies add ex-Mets manager Carlos Mendoza to Don Mattingly’s coaching staff

The Philadelphia Phillies have hired former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as their third-base and infield coach for the 2027 season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced the appointment Thursday, following the team’s decision to retain Don Mattingly as its full-time manager on Wednesday. Mendoza returns to the National […] The post Phillies add ex-Mets manager Carlos Mendoza to Don Mattingly’s coaching staff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phillies fire 2 coaches after retaining Don Mattingly

As the Philadelphia Phillies confirmed Don Mattingly’s return as manager on a two-year contract covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, they made changes elsewhere, firing hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson after an underwhelming 2026 season, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported Wednesday. Long and Dickerson had […] The post Phillies fire 2 coaches after retaining Don Mattingly appeared first on ClutchPoints.