After a disappointing series loss over the weekend that included the Phillies falling to fourth place in the division, rumblings started to emerge that a change in the coaching staff was coming. While the coach fired was not surprising, his replacement certainly was.
The team announced Tuesday that hitting coach John Mallee was fired and former manager Charlie Manuel will take over the position for the rest of the season. General manager Matt Klentak said he does not expect any more changes at this time, but the hire still puts manager Gabe Kapler on the hot seat.