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Phillies' Dave Dombrowski dismisses speculation that Rob Thomson's job is in danger amid early-season skid
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling with a record of 8-15, ranking second-worst in the National League. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has dismissed speculation about manager Rob Thomson's job security despite the team's poor performance.
Key points
- Phillies have the second-worst record in the National League
- Team has lost seven straight games
- Dave Dombrowski dismisses job security concerns for Rob Thomson
- Phillies are 7.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves
- Dombrowski references a successful turnaround from a past season
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The Philadelphia Phillies have the second-worst record in the National League. Their slump has been overshadowed nationally by the rival New York Mets losing 12 games in a row. But the Phillies arenât faring much better at the moment.
Theyâve lost seven straight and are staring down the barrel of a lost season. After four consecutive playoff trips, the Phillies are a ghastly 8-15 nearly a month into the 2026 season. Theyâre third-to-last in MLB both in runs scored (80) and ERA (4.99).
But thereâs still plenty of time. Thatâs the way a seasoned Dave Dombrowski is looking at it, anyway.
âI'm not worried about the hole,â Dombrowski, the clubâs president of baseball operations, said Tuesday in Chicago, before the Philliesâ latest defeat, a 7-4 loss to the Cubs, according to MLB.com.
Philadelphia is now 7.5 games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves in the division, however; the 69-year-old Dombrowksi has seen quite a bit in the majors. The two-time World Series champion executive referenced the 1983 season Tuesday. At the time, he was part of the Chicago White Sox front office. The team started 16-24 before rallying to win 99 games and the AL West.
âI've been with clubs in much worse holes than this that have won divisions. The hole doesn't bother me. It's that we need to play better, and that's where it goes. Nothing miraculous happens, you just have to go out and play better.â
Dombrowski dismissed speculation that Rob Thomsonâs job is in danger on Tuesday, instead defending the manager thatâs helped return the Phillies to prominence. Thomson took over for a fired Joe Girardi in 2022, led a seismic turnaround that season, which saw his squad catch fire in October and make the clubâs first World Series appearance since 2009.
Q&A
What is the current record of the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 season?
The Philadelphia Phillies currently have a record of 8-15 in the 2026 season.
Why is there speculation about Rob Thomson's job security?
Speculation about Rob Thomson's job security arises from the Phillies' poor performance, including a seven-game losing streak.
How far are the Phillies behind the Atlanta Braves in the division?
The Phillies are currently 7.5 games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves in their division.
What did Dave Dombrowski say about the Phillies' slow start?
Dave Dombrowski stated he is not worried about the team's slow start and referenced a past season where a team he was part of rallied from a poor beginning.
