Slumping Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of last 12 games

• Thomson led team to World Series appearance in 2022

• Phillies are tied for worst record in majors this season

Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired as the team’s manager on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors.

Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager through the end of the season and third-base coach Dusty Wathan was promoted to bench coach.