Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson and New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza met at home plate before Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 5, 2024. The encounter was captured ahead of the postseason matchup between the two National League East rivals.
The Phillies' offseason focus includes evaluating prospects and the development of players such as Jacob Young, according to a report by Ethan Witte for SB Nation published on November 7, 2026.
