Phillies Part Ways with Coaches Kevin Long and Bobby Dickerson

The Philadelphia Phillies are making significant changes to their coaching staff, announcing that they will not retain hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson.

Kevin Long, who joined the Phillies as hitting coach in 2022, had previously worked with the Yankees, Mets, and Nationals. Under his guidance, the team saw a notable improvement in batting performance during his first season, contributing to a World Series run. However, the team's offensive output declined in 2026, leading to the decision to part ways with him. Bobby Dickerson, who has over a decade of coaching experience, was hired as infield coach in 2021 but faced challenges with the team's defensive metrics.

Interim manager Don Mattingly, who recently signed a two-year deal, is expected to implement further changes to the coaching staff as the team prepares for the upcoming season.