Don Mattingly tapped by Dave Roberts for National League All-Star coaching staff

Philadelphia’s midseason story did not stop at roster performance, the Phillies’ interim manager Don Mattingly confirmed Sunday that he has been asked by Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to serve on the National League coaching staff for the 2026 All-Star Game. Mattingly said the request came from Roberts, who will manage the NL squad at the Midsummer Classic presented by Mastercard.

The All-Star Game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14 at Citizens Bank Park, giving the Phillies a home-field stage for baseball’s marquee mid-summer exhibition. According to the Phillies’ All-Star Week information, the game will be televised on FOX with a 8 p.m. ET first pitch, as part of a larger All-Star Week running from Friday, July 10 through Tuesday, July 14.

Mattingly framed the invitation as both personal and team-building. “Any time you can be involved,” he said, calling the All-Star Game an honor. He also underscored the value for Philadelphia, noting the opportunity to showcase the city and its players on a national stage. The Phillies are set to host for the first time since 1996, a gap that elevates the significance of having a recognizable figure from the clubhouse added to the leaguewide celebration.

For Mattingly, the distinction is not entirely unfamiliar. He was a six-time All-Star during his playing career, and he previously worked on the NL coaching staff for the 2015 All-Star Game under Bruce Bochy. Mattingly also recalled one of his earliest All-Star memories from 1984 in San Francisco, when Rod Carew was on the team and, as Mattingly described it, reached out and signed a bat for him.

Philadelphia’s All-Star pitch is already taking shape through the caliber of players expected to be in consideration this year. Entering Sunday’s play, the Phillies’ offense and pitching carried notable national markers in the piece: Kyle Schwarber led Major League Baseball with 23 home runs, Cristopher Sánchez posted a 1.46 ERA as the club’s benchmark pitcher, and Brandon Marsh hit.335 as the batting leader. The same look ahead highlighted closer Jhoan Duran with 15 saves and a 1.31 ERA, along with perennial All-Star candidates like Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper.

With voting officially underway, fans are expected to influence which Phillies ultimately take the field next month. The report said the 2026 KONAMI eBaseball MLB All-Star Ballot is open and that supporters can submit votes as many as five times per every 24-hour period, keeping the next few weeks relevant for player momentum and recognition leading into July 14. Mattingly’s presence on the NL staff adds a second layer to that attention, shifting the conversation from only “who makes it” to “who represents the franchise in the dugout.”