Don Mattingly has taken over as the interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Even as he assumes his new duties in the NL East, Mattingly's legendary status in New York remains entirely untouchable. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, commentator Max Kellerman highlighted the immense, lasting adoration for the former Yankees first baseman, noting that even without a championship ring, "Don Mattingly has the keys to the city."
Mattingly now faces the immediate challenge of steering the Phillies through a high-pressure divisional race. While New York sports fans will always hold a unique reverence for their former captain, his ultimate success in Philadelphia will be measured strictly in wins, losses, and postseason results rather than past nostalgia.