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Why Phillies' Rob Thomson isn't expected to be fired after NLDS elimination

During the 2022 MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies made one decision that sparked their current playoff and regular-season success. They fired Joe Girardi and replaced him with Rob Thomson after a poor start to the year.

In the seasons since that decision, the Phillies have made it to the playoffs every time, including making it to the World Series and the NLCS once, and at least the NLDS every time.

But, after their NLDS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, there are some calls for Thomson to be fired. But, as Jayson Stark of The Athletic mentions, the Phillies aren't likely to move on from Thomson before the 2026 season.

Phillies expected to keep Rob Thomson after 2025 NLD

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