Mattingly landed a new role in MLB on Monday as he was named the Phillies’ new bench coach. This is a special hire for Mattingly as he now joins his son, Preston Mattingly, who is Philadelphia’s general manager. This will be the first time the father–son duo have worked for the same team.

: Former Yankee All-Star Don Mattingly joins the Phillies as their bench coach READING — Sunday could be a monumental day in the life of Don Mattingly. The former New York Yankees first baseman is one of eight players up for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame via this year’s Era Committee ballot.