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Pete Mackanin out as Phillies manager after 2½ seasons

9 years ago in Sports

In this Aug. 17, 2017 photo, Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin watches from the dugout before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco. The Phillies announced Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, that Mackanin will be replaced for next season. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pete Mackanin is out as Philadelphia Phillies manager after 2½ seasons.

The team said Friday he will manage the final three games this season for the rebuilding Phillies and be replaced for 2018. Mackanin will be then become a special assistant to general manager Matt Klentak.

The Phillies are 64-95 this season, last in the NL East and with the second-worst record in the league. Philadelphia has not been to the postseason since 2011.

The 66-year-old Mackanin succeeded Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg on June 26, 2015. His record with Philadelphia is 172-237.

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