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Phillies Extend Manager Rob Thomson Through 2026, Coaching Staff Returning Despite NLDS Exit

Oct 15, 2024, 03:34 PM

The Philadelphia Phillies have extended manager Rob Thomson's contract through the 2026 season, as announced by Dave Dombrowski. The entire coaching staff will also return next season. This decision comes despite the team's early playoff exit in the NLDS vs. the Mets, with Dombrowski expressing confidence in the current roster and the team's potential to win a world championship. Thomson, who has led the Phillies to three consecutive postseason appearances, expressed his commitment to the team, stating, 'This is the only place I want to be.' The extension was seen as a vote of confidence for Thomson and his staff.