• Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach

    Don Mattingly is the Phillies’ new bench coach.(Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)
    It’s official: Don Mattingly will be the Phillies bench coach in 2026. There was a delay in finalizing the hire, but Mattingly, 64, was the favorite to land the job as early as November. Dave Dombrowski said at the winter meetings that the Phillies were focused on hiring Mattingly for the job. Mattingly, one of the most iconic players in baseball history, spent the last three seasons as
  • Tricky as it may be, a pivot to Bo Bichette would make sense for Phillies

    Could the Phillies pivot to Bo Bichette? (Photo by Mathew Tsang/Icon Sportswire)
    The Phillies have been one of numerous teams connected throughout the offseason to infielder Bo Bichette, probably the second-best bat on the free-agent market after outfielder Kyle Tucker.Despite complications with payroll, roster construction and timing, he’s worth the pursuit.Bichette has played shortstop his entire seven-year career with the Blue Jays but his foot speed and range have slipped, making him

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