Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, has been fired after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began Tuesday tied for last place in the majors. Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager ... .
PHILADELPHIA — Alex Cora had barely been out of a job after the World Series champion manager was fired by the Red Sox when his old boss offered him a professional lifeline ... .
Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, has been fired after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began Tuesday tied for last place in the majors. Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager ... .
Don Mattingly, who said he had no interest in managing again when the Phillies hired him as bench coach, is now Philadelphia's interim manager. [DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] ... .