The Phillies hired Don Mattingly as bench coach for 2026, boosting their staff ahead of a title push.

The Philadelphia Phillies have hired baseball legend Don Mattingly as their new bench coach for the 2026 season, following his role with the Toronto Blue Jays, who reached the World Series in 2025. Mattingly, a former Yankees star and former manager of the Dodgers and Marlins, brings extensive MLB experience and a long-standing connection with Phillies manager Rob Thomson. His hiring strengthens the team’s coaching staff as they prepare for a championship push.