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Rob Thomson hints at new role for Otto Kemp to help the Phillies
With Otto Kemp performing well, Rob Thomson is now exploring the possibility of using him at another position to boost the ...
The Phillies set goals for Trea Turner in 2025, and he has bought in: ‘He’s doing everything we asked’
The Phillies have given Turner the green light to use his athleticism — and it's shown. He has 19 steals this season and is ...
Focus is on Nick Castellanos’ defense, but he made the game-ending play for the Phillies on Wednesday
After a one-game benching, the right fielder says of evaluating his defense: “That’s not for me. I just go out there and play ...
Joe Maddon Defends Phillies' Rob Thomson's Nick Castellanos Decision
Former MLB manager Joe Maddon "respects" Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson for how he handled Nick Castellanos's ...
Rob Thomson was right to punish Nick Castellanos, who then had a great game. He should bench more Phillies more often.
Nick Castellanos dissed his manager and got punished. Not benched. Not rested. Punished. Then, rested and chastened, he was ...
Phillies manager Rob Thomson delivers key Bryce Harper injury update ahead of Marlins game
Manager Rob Thomson shares encouraging news on Bryce Harper’s injury progress as the Philadelphia Phillies prepare to face ...
Phillies' Rob Thomson Sends Heartfelt Message to Nick Castellanos Despite Latest Development
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson sent a heartfelt message to Nick Castellanos after benching him in the team's most ...
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Philly Media is Split on Rob Thomson Benching Nick Castellanos
Rob Thomson handed us a gift when he benched Nick Castellanos for an inappropriate comment. Finally, we've got something to ...
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Rob Thomson on Suárez, Stott in 4-2 Phillies' win
Rob Thomson discusses Ranger Suárez's seven-inning, eight strikeout performance and Bryson Stott's three-run homer in the 4-2 ...
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Insider: $100 million star ‘complained about disrespect’ from Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson before benching
Tension appears to be brewing in the Phillies clubhouse between $100 million outfielder Nick Castellanos and manager Rob ...
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Nick Castellanos, Orion Kerkering and Rob Thomson’s interesting decisions
It also came on the same night Thomson appeared to anoint a new closer, Orion Kerkering, giving the hard-throwing ...
It took one game for Rob Thomson to regret coming down hard on Nick Castellanos
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson benched Nick Castellanos in the team's 8-3 loss to the Miami Marlins for making an "inappropriate comment" in the prio ...