The Philadelphia Phillies made a shocking move Tuesday, firing manager Rob Thomson before the team’s opening series against the San Francisco Giants. Bench coach Don Mattingly is taking over as the interim manager for the remainder of the season.

After Rob Thomson was fired earlier Tuesday as manager of the Phillies, he said he might spend the night watching some playoff hockey. Or not. “Actually, I’m going to watch our game,” he said. “I really am.

Can the Philadelphia Phillies turn things around after firing their manager?

Phillies star Trea Turner gives insight into how the team has been impacted in the aftermath of Rob Thomson's firing.

The Phillies made a big change Tuesday by firing manager Rob Thomson, but was it the right one? Did it come at the right time? And what comes next?

Rob Thomson, fired Tuesday morning by the Philadelphia Phillies, had his own Zoom call to say goodbye. He insisted that he not only understood why he was dismissed so quickly, but had no harsh feelings toward Dave Dombrowski,

The Philadelphia Phillies are going through an emotional shake-up after their manager, Rob Thomson, was fired. While the decision came following an on-field struggle in the season, it carries visible weight in the clubhouse.

Bryce Harper said he reached out to Thomson to let him know he appreciated him. “We love Topper in here,” he said.