Phillies vs. Red Sox preview: How the two teams have responded ...
Boston replaced Alex Cora with Chad Tracy and two days later, Philadelphia swapped out Rob Thomson for Don Mattingly
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Phillies vs. Red Sox:
- Most recent reports: Phillies beat the Red Sox 2-1 on May 11, 2026, with Kyle Schwarber homering in a fifth straight game, tying a Phillies record, as Don Mattingly earned his 900th win as manager. This was part of a stretch where Philadelphia had won three in a row and six of eight since Mattingly took over in late April.[1]
- Context for 2026 season: The Phillies had recently replaced their manager, with Mattingly replacing Thomson, while Boston also made coaching changes earlier in the year.[4][1]
- Other notable series/recaps (historic look): In 2025, the Phillies won a series at Boston and had multiple high-scoring games, including a 4-1 win in which Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber homered, illustrating the ongoing rivalry in recent seasons.[3][5]
- Related background: There were various previews and recap pieces around that series, including CBS, ESPN, and CBS Sports coverage, highlighting key players like Harper, Kepler, Nola, and Fitts in those matchups.[7][1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headline from a few outlets and summarize any recent developments (injuries, lineup changes, or scheduling notes) in a concise bullets list.