Phillies Continue Plummeting, Is Rob Thomson On The Hot Seat?

The Philadelphia Phillies are in CRISIS MODE. 🔴⚾ The two-time defending NL East champions have stumbled out of the gate in 2026, and things are getting ugly fast. After a disastrous 2-7 home stand — capped by getting swept by the Atlanta Braves — the Phillies now sit five games under .500 and 6.5 games back in the NL East. At 8-13, this is the franchise's worst start since 2015, when the Phillies were on their way to 99 losses. In today's video, we break down EVERYTHING going wrong — and what could save this season. 🔥 ROB THOMSON ON THE HOT SEAT? Firing Rob Thomson would be the most drastic move the Phillies could make, but it may become necessary if the struggles continue. Don Mattingly has been floated as a potential replacement, with some suggesting that a new voice in the clubhouse could be the only spark this team needs. Thomson has kept his composure publicly, but showed visible frustration after the Braves sweep — not in theatrics, but in tone. Ken Rosenthal listed Phillies, Mets & Astros as teams with bigger issues than their managers, but those 3 could find themselves on the hot seat anyway. ⚖️ ALEC BOHM'S FAMILY LAWSUIT Off the field, Alec Bohm is dealing with a stunning legal battle. Bohm filed a lawsuit alleging his parents, Daniel and Lisa, moved large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed and then used some of that cash to pay their own expenses. The lawsuit seeks at least $3 million in damages, full control of the accounts, and requires his parents to hire an accountant to track every dollar transferred. 🚀 ANDREW PAINTER — A BRIGHT SPOT While most of the rotation has struggled, highly-touted rookie Andrew Painter has been a silver lining. Painter made his long-awaited MLB debut on March 31 after coming back from Tommy John surgery, and impressed immediately — striking out eight batters across 5.1 innings against Washington. Overall, he's posted a 3.77 ERA across 14.1 innings in his first three outings, showing the ceiling of a future frontline starter despite the team's woes around him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.