Overview
- Philadelphia dismissed Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly interim through 2026, and USA Today reported Alex Cora declined an offer to take the job.
- Following Tuesday’s change, the Phillies beat the Giants as Jesús Luzardo threw seven scoreless innings for the club’s first seven-inning start of the season.
- The team sits 9-19 with 11 losses in 12 games and a minus-54 run differential, tied with the Mets for the worst record in MLB.
- Roster construction is under fire with an estimated $317 million luxury-tax payroll, an older core of stars, and right-handed hitters producing a .505 OPS against left-handed pitching.
- The Giants promoted right-hander Gregory Santos from Triple-A before Wednesday’s game in Philadelphia to bolster a bullpen that has been one of the league’s better units.