Red Sox vs Phillies: Managerial Shift Sets Stage for Rival Showdown
New bosses Chad Tracy and Don Mattingly have already reshaped pitching depth, baserunning aggression, and defensive discipline for the Red Sox and Phillies.
The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies have both hit the reset button on leadership, with the Sox replacing Alex Cora with interim skipper Chad Tracy and the Phillies hiring former Yankee great Don Mattingly after parting ways with Rob Thomson. In just a handful of games the Red Sox have tightened their pitching staff and sparked a surge in stolen‑base attempts, while the Phillies have steadied their offense and trimmed their error count. These early shifts signal a rapid identity overhaul.
