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Phillies' Bryce Harper opens up on clubhouse tension amid slow start under Rob Thomson
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies started the season poorly, facing the longest losing streak in MLB and a tie for the worst record in the National League. This led to the firing of manager Rob Thomson amid clubhouse tensions.
Key points
- Phillies have the longest active losing streak in MLB
- Team tied for the worst record in the National League at 8-16
- Rob Thomson was fired due to the team's poor performance
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The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a miserable start this season, struggling to win games. At one point, they had the longest active losing streak in MLB and one of the worst records in all of baseball.
“The longest losing streak in baseball now belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, who dropped their eighth straight and are tied with the Mets for the worst record in the National League at 8-16. At -50, the Phillies also have the worst run differential in baseball by 15 runs,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote.
That stretch eventually led to the Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson. Few could have predicted just how slow of a start Philadelphia would get off to.
“There’s a major shakeup in Philadelphia. The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning. Don Mattingly is the interim skipper, with the team’s press release saying he’ll hold that position for the remainder of the 2026 season,” MLB Trade Rumors’ Anthony Franco wrote.
The Phillies have played better under Mattingly, which has naturally raised questions. Recently, Bryce Harper met with the media and shed light on why the first month of the season was so difficult.
Q&A
What caused the Philadelphia Phillies to fire manager Rob Thomson?
The Phillies' poor start, including the longest losing streak in MLB and a tie for the worst record in the National League, prompted the decision to fire manager Rob Thomson.
How did Bryce Harper describe the clubhouse tension in the Phillies?
Bryce Harper opened up about the clubhouse tension resulting from the team's struggles and the impact of their slow start under Rob Thomson.
What is the current record of the Philadelphia Phillies?
As of now, the Philadelphia Phillies have a record of 8-16, which ties them for the worst record in the National League.