Coming off a heartbreaking end in the postseason in 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies got off to a terrible start to the campaign in 2026, and panic set in quickly.  Despite high expectations for the team, the Phillies started the year with a (9-19) record, which included a 10-game losing streak along the way. Philadelphia is a team that has a number of stars, and the 10-game losing streak was shocking to see.  The early struggles resulted in the team moving on from manager Rob Thomson, who had won a lot of games for the franchise. There was clearly a need for a spark for the Phillies, and they received that with Don Mattingly taking over.  Even though Thomson wasn’t the only reason the team struggled, the veteran group for the Phillies responded in a positive way after the decision was made.…