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One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that …
Rob Thomson is offering a public reaction this week to Nick Castellanos’ bombshell revelation. The Philadelphia Phillies formally parted ways with their veteran outfielder Castellanos on Thursday by releasing him from their roster. In response …
Rob Thomson apparently will not be scapegoated for the Philadelphia Phillies’ latest playoff disappointment. The Phillies manager Thomson is safe for the 2026 season, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Monday. Though their current …
Rob Thomson’s “greatest hits” tour is continuing. The Philadelphia Phillies manager Thomson was once again scrutinized over a crucial decision that he made in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. …
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson probably does not want to log onto social media right now. Thomson made a controversial decision during his team’s NLDS Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium in Los …
Fans are pointing to one key decision that may have torpedoed the Philadelphia Phillies’ chances of winning their NLDS matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies trailed the Dodgers 4-1 in Game 2 entering the bottom of the ninth …
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos will not start Tuesday’s game after getting into it with manager Rob Thomson. Thomson told reporters on Tuesday that Castellanos would not be in the lineup for the team’s game against the …
Bryce Harper left Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves after getting hit by a pitch on the elbow, but the Philadelphia Phillies did not seek their pound of flesh from the Braves in retaliation. Former Phillies GM and current postgame …
Two years removed from a World Series berth, Rob Thomson still has enough goodwill banked with the Philadelphia Phillies. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski revealed to reporters on Tuesday that the team has decided to extend the contract of their …
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson had an old-school umpire argument on Sunday in protest of a reversed call that went against his team. It initially appeared that Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes hit Philadelphia’s Garrett Stubbs on the …
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson offered some classy comments after his team lost Game 7 of the NLCS 4-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night. The Phillies left their home park up 2-0 in the series. Then they …
The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen blew Game 4 of the NLCS on Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. There may be some consequences for Craig Kimbrel as a result. Kimbrel entered to pitch the 8th inning for the Phillies, who were …
Bryce Harper is an aggressive player when on the bases, and that aggression backfired on Monday night during his Philadelphia Phillies’ 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their NLDS. Harper walked to lead off the top of the ninth …
Ronald Acuña Jr. seemed to respond to Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson after his Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East on Wednesday night. Acuña went 3-for-5 with a run scored in his Braves’ 4-1 win over the Phillies. After his Braves …
The Philadelphia Phillies lost Game 6 of the World Series 4-1 on Saturday night to end the series, and the team’s fans can thank Rob Thomson for making a brutal move to cost the team. Thomson made a pitching change that helped the Houston …
