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Mattingly Agrees to Two-Year Deal to Manage Phillies
The 65-year-old takes the full-time role after leading the club to the postseason following a midseason promotion.
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Hiring and Transition
Don Mattingly reached a two-year deal to remain as manager after guiding the Phillies into the playoffs. He took over as interim manager 28 games into the season following the dismissal of the prior leader. Hired initially as a bench coach, the 65-year-old stepped in and produced immediate improvement for the club.
Season Results
Mattingly finished with a 79-55 record and secured a National League wild-card spot on the final day despite a late four-game skid. The team advanced to a decisive third game in the wild-card series before falling 6-2. This marked the fifth consecutive postseason appearance for the Phillies.
Career Background and Outlook
Mattingly brings a 14-year playing career and 23 consecutive seasons as a major league manager or coach. His overall managerial mark stands at 968-1,005 with five playoff appearances. The rotation features established starters while the lineup includes an aging core, and several players enter free agency ahead of next season.
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