The Philadelphia Phillies remove the interim label from Don Mattingly and name him the team’s full-time manager, according to multiple outlets. Reports say the agreement runs for two years, completing the process after the club considered other options.
Coverage also discusses the context and alternatives. CBS Sports reports the Phillies were turned down by Alex Cora before settling on Mattingly, while other sources frame the decision as a return to the staff leadership that guided the team during the interim period. Several accounts reference the Phillies’ recent postseason disappointments and overall performance swings, including a late-season slide. Yahoo Sports and The Athletic report the decision is expected to be made this week, reflecting the team’s confidence in the current direction. Overall, outlets agree that Mattingly’s promotion follows a strong interim stretch in 2026, during which Philadelphia produced a winning record and reached the National League playoffs as a wild-card team.
