The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for an important day of media appearances following their decision to retain Don Mattingly as the team’s full-time manager.

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will address reporters on Thursday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Citizens Bank Park. Mattingly, who recently signed a two-year contract covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, will speak to reporters later that morning at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.

The two appearances come as Philadelphia begins addressing the questions surrounding its disappointing 2026 postseason exit and its plans for the upcoming season.

DOMBROWSKI FACES QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PHILLIES’ FUTURE

Dombrowski’s press conference will be an opportunity to explain the organization’s decision to remove Mattingly’s interim tag and commit to him for the next two seasons.

The Phillies struggled early in 2026, prompting the organization to dismiss Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start. Mattingly took over in late April and helped guide Philadelphia back into playoff contention.

However, the season ended in disappointment when the Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Series.

Reporters will likely want answers about the team’s offseason priorities, potential roster changes and how the front office plans to address the problems that contributed to the postseason defeat.

Questions surrounding the offense, bullpen depth and the future of several players could also feature prominently.

MATTINGLY PREPARES TO SPEAK AS PHILLIES MANAGER

Mattingly’s scheduled 11:30 a.m. Zoom appearance will mark another important step as he begins his first full offseason as Philadelphia’s manager.

His two-year contract provides stability, but expectations will remain high after the Phillies failed to make a deep postseason run.

Mattingly will need to explain how he intends to prepare the team for 2027 and whether changes to the coaching staff or the club’s approach could be coming.

His familiarity with the roster should help him build on the progress made during the 2026 regular season.

However, Philadelphia’s ultimate objective remains unchanged: compete for a World Series championship.

WHY THURSDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCES MATTER

These appearances could offer the clearest early indication of Philadelphia’s offseason direction.

Dombrowski will be expected to address the front office’s plans, while Mattingly will have an opportunity to discuss his leadership approach and expectations for the players.

Although neither press conference guarantees immediate roster changes, the answers could provide valuable insight into the organization’s thinking.

PHILLIES MEDIA SCHEDULE — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

• 10:30 a.m. ET: Dave Dombrowski at Citizens Bank Park.
• 11:30 a.m. ET: Don Mattingly via Zoom.

Both appearances come as Philadelphia looks to move beyond its 2026 playoff disappointment and prepare for the challenges of the 2027 MLB season.