The New York Times – Sports:
A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”
Category: Thomson, Rob (1963- )
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Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson Makes the Right Calls in World Series Game 1
The New York Times – Sports:
Determined to capitalize on his team’s momentum, Phillies Manager Rob Thomson went to his top relievers early in Game 1. The moves paid off with a win on the road.
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World Series Preview: Philadelphia Has an Edge on Houston
The New York Times – Sports:
For a city that rarely reaches the top, Philadelphia has a strange pattern of success against Houston. The Astros will try to overcome that in the World Series against the Phillies.
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NLCS: Bryce Harper Is Building His Legacy With Phillies
The New York Times – Sports:
Harper’s two-run home run in the eighth inning gave this city something few expected: the 2022 N.L. pennant.
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NLCS: Seranthony Dominguez Leads a Rebuilt Phillies Bullpen
The New York Times – Sports:
Seranthony Domínguez is doing his best Tug McGraw impression, José Alvarado has pitched in every Phillies win and a team’s weakness in past years has become its strength.
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NLDS: Phillies Beat Braves to Take 2-1 Series Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia had been on the road for 14 games, and hadn’t hosted a playoff game in 2011, but the team powered up to crush Atlanta, setting up a potentially decisive Game 4.
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How Rob Thomson Got the Phillies on Track for the Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
Rob Thomson has quietly turned around the Phillies’ season. If he can end the franchise’s playoff drought, people might stop confusing him with other guys.
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The Phillies Fire Manager Joe Girardi, but Their Flaws Run Deeper
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia’s expensive roster has underperformed — to put it mildly. The team hopes a “different voice” is the answer after dismissing Joe Girardi.