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Mackanin named Phils' manager for 2016

Mackanin, 64, was named interim manager of the Phillies on June 26 following the resignation of Ryne Sandberg. Since taking over, the Phillies have gone 30-46, which included a 21-12 stretch from July 17 through Aug. 23, the fourth-best record in the Major Leagues during that span.

Mackanin has worked for the Phillies for six of the past seven seasons. He served as bench coach for four seasons (2009-12) before returning as third-base coach the past two years (2014-15). In between stints he worked as a pro scout for the New York Yankees in 2013. Mackanin is the eighth Phillies manager to have also played and coached for the team.