Giants-Phillies Series Preview: It could be worse!
The Giants got off to a rough start, but they’re in a far better place than where the Phillies find themselves today.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 24: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after striking out in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just three weeks ago, the Giants hosted the Philadelphia Phillies in a series I figured was over before it started .
As you’ll recall, the Giants sent the Phillies away from Oracle Park in grand style: back to back shutouts. It didn’t exactly send Philadelphia into a tailspin, but after entering the series in San Francisco 6-4, they’ve gone 3-15. The two teams have effectively swapped positions.
Are these 9-19 Phillies firmly in “also ran” territory with five months of the season remaining? Well, they fired their manager, Rob Thomson, this morning . He was the guy who took over after Gabe Kapler.
Replacing Thomson is… haha — wait, seriously? Don Mattingly! I had forgotten he managed the Marlins for seven seasons (2016-2022) and only in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season did he have a winning record (2020).
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