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Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Baseball and bloodlines lead Don and Preston Mattingly to the same place on Father's Day
This Father's Day comes with a bit of an edge for Preston Mattingly and his dad. The Phillies are trying to sweep the Blue Jays: the son looking to best the father. Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly has been looking up to the executive suite at Citizens Bank Park this weekend and seeing his son Preston, who became general manager of the Phillies last fall. 'Preston has always loved sports,' said proud papa Don in an interview for the current episode of 'Deep Left Field,' the Star's baseball podcast. 'One of those kids that wakes up in the morning and has (ESPN's) 'SportsCenter' on and all that kind of stuff. He's been around not just this game but sports in general, and loves it. To see him doing well is really good.' Having a father who was not just successful in the game but a borderline Hall of Famer gave Preston a leg up, no question. But the Mattingly name can be a heavy one. When your nickname is Donnie Baseball, that comes with certain expectations for the progeny. Mattingly saw that when his three older sons were playing. Preston is the middle child from Mattingly's first marriage. 'I was out of the game for a while and going to (Preston and older son Taylor's) games,' said the Jays' third-year bench coach. 'I felt for them. When they were playing baseball, I think the parents and other people think: Oh, he supposed to be good, he's supposed to be this. They don't allow them just to play.' Preston said he doesn't remember people treating him any differently as the son of a New York Yankees legend, but looking back he can see it. 'Obviously being who he is, people probably look at me a little bit differently,' said the 37-year-old GM. 'But he was always great in letting me be myself and do my own thing. Never forced me or any of my brothers to play or do anything, and so with that there was no added pressure. Anything other people put on us externally, nothing came from him or my family.' But Preston played anyway. Drafted 31st by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006 — two years before his father became the team's hitting coach — the younger Mattingly got a million-dollar bonus and played six seasons in the minors (never reaching Double-A) before returning to school and playing college basketball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Preston stayed in touch with Logan White, who was the scouting director with the Dodgers when he was drafted and had since moved to the San Diego Padres. 'He was kind of in-between, like what he was going to do,' said Don, who was managing the Miami Marlins at that time. 'He came down to spring training with me for about a week and then San Diego called to interview him.' Preston picked up the story. 'I flew out to Arizona (to the Padres' spring training facility) and met with (White) and some of the members of the front office and they offered me a job. I started in scouting and worked my way into different various front-office roles ... It was more just getting my feet wet and understanding the ins and outs and ebbs and flows of the front office. It was very indicative early on that it was something I wanted to do because I just love that side of the game, too.' Nearly a decade later, Preston Mattingly has his own team to run in Philadelphia, while his father (drafted 493rd by the Yankees in 1979) is in his 47th season in professional baseball. The senior Mattingly, having played with Ken Griffey Sr. for the first five years of his career, remembers Ken Griffey Jr. running around the Yankees clubhouse and believes kids learn baseball through osmosis. 'Being around the game, they see what it looks like,' Mattingly said of all the big-league juniors. 'They know how these guys talk, they're not intimidated by players. I'm going into the Yankees clubhouse as a 20-year-old, I'm scared halfway to ... don't know what to do. He's been getting autographs from guys since he was six years old hanging around the locker room.' It helps, being born into the game. The Blue Jays know this well, and have even made bloodlines part of their development strategy over the past few years. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho are current Jays whose fathers were big-leaguers. Vladdy's was a Hall of Famer, while Bichette and Varsho's dads (Dante and Gary) combined to play 22 seasons in the majors. The Jays recently t ook two out of three from the Phillies at the Rogers Centre, while Preston watched his dad from the suites above. 'The passion he has for helping players, that's always been the biggest thing,' said the Phillies GM. 'He never lost sight of how hard the game is — even how great a player he was — and just shares that passion for helping players achieve the goals and dreams they want to achieve.' On Father's Day in Philadelphia, the dad will be looking up at his son. 'I'm pretty impressed, honestly,' said the Jays coach. 'He's good with people, which you have to be. He's good with all the numbers and everything, all the technology today ... but still, there's a human side, and I think he's got a pretty good balance of that.'
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
12-Year MLB Bench Boss Slams Door on Return to Managing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When the team was struggling, Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly was rumored as a candidate to take over for manager John Schneider. Now that the Jays are holding onto an American League Wild Card position at 38-33, the rumors have quieted. More significantly, Mattingly has himself decided his days as a bench boss at the MLB level are over. More news: Longtime Cardinals Pitcher Announces Sudden Retirement From MLB In an interview with Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer on the Phillies Extra podcast, Mattingly effectively put to rest any rumors he will manage again, saying "I think the managing side of things is over for me." "I'm kind of at an age where ... I'm kind of getting to the same point that I got to with Preston (Mattingly's son and the Phillies' farm director) and his older brother," the elder Mattingly said. "My son Louie is 10. He's kind of getting to that age that I want to be involved with that." Mattingly continued: "I think the older you get, the less you enjoy the role, the travel, the busses, and the hotels. I still love the ballpark and the field. But it's getting tougher for me to say in a full-time role to have the time, and feel like I have the energy to do it at the manager level. That's a whole different level." More news: Phillies All-Star Shut Down From Throwing After Troubling MRI In his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011-15) and Miami Marlins (2016-22), Mattingly went 889-950, leading his teams to four playoff berths in 12 seasons. Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs and the National League and Coach Don Mattingly #8 of the Miami Marlins and the National League look on in the first inning during the 88th MLB... Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs and the National League and Coach Don Mattingly #8 of the Miami Marlins and the National League look on in the first inning during the 88th MLB All-Star Game against the American League All-Stars at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. MoreThe losing record underscores the success Mattingly had behind the bench of the Dodgers, his first-ever managerial job after being promoted from hitting coach. The Dodgers never posted a losing record in Mattingly's five seasons, and his final three seasons kicked off an unprecedented run of eight consecutive National League West titles. More news: Former Orioles, Twins Pitcher, Cincinnati Native, Dies Unexpectedly at 54 In Miami, Mattingly's teams only produced a winning record once, but they took advantage of it to clinch a Wild Card berth in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, then won a playoff round against the favored Chicago Cubs. Mattingly, 64, left the Marlins voluntarily after the 2022 season with more wins (437) than any manager in franchise history. He was named the Blue Jays' bench coach prior to the 2023 season. More news: Legendary Two-Sport Star Whose Grandson Followed Him to Cardinals Dies "I've enjoyed the bench coach because John Schneider's a good guy," Mattingly told Lauber. "Originally I came in, Schneider was a young manager. He's grown by leaps and bounds since then. He's passed the point of me. He's a really good communicator. The managing side, I feel like, has passed me by. "Maybe managing Louie's 12-year-old team, maybe I can still do that." For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Toronto Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Baseball and bloodlines lead Don and Preston Mattingly to the same place on Father's Day
This Father's Day comes with a bit of an edge for Preston Mattingly and his dad. The Phillies are trying to sweep the Blue Jays: the son looking to best the father. Deep Left Field Jordan Romano, Don Mattingly and son, Phillies GM Preston Mattingly Mike Wilner Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly has been looking up to the executive suite at Citizens Bank Park this weekend and seeing his son Preston, who became general manager of the Phillies last fall. 'Preston has always loved sports,' said proud papa Don in an interview for the current episode of 'Deep Left Field,' the Star's baseball podcast. 'One of those kids that wakes up in the morning and has (ESPN's) 'SportsCenter' on and all that kind of stuff. He's been around not just this game but sports in general, and loves it. To see him doing well is really good.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Having a father who was not just successful in the game but a borderline Hall of Famer gave Preston a leg up, no question. But the Mattingly name can be a heavy one. When your nickname is Donnie Baseball, that comes with certain expectations for the progeny. Mattingly saw that when his three older sons were playing. Preston is the middle child from Mattingly's first marriage. 'I was out of the game for a while and going to (Preston and older son Taylor's) games,' said the Jays' third-year bench coach. 'I felt for them. When they were playing baseball, I think the parents and other people think: Oh, he supposed to be good, he's supposed to be this. They don't allow them just to play.' Preston said he doesn't remember people treating him any differently as the son of a New York Yankees legend, but looking back he can see it. 'Obviously being who he is, people probably look at me a little bit differently,' said the 37-year-old GM. 'But he was always great in letting me be myself and do my own thing. Never forced me or any of my brothers to play or do anything, and so with that there was no added pressure. Anything other people put on us externally, nothing came from him or my family.' But Preston played anyway. Drafted 31st by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006 — two years before his father became the team's hitting coach — the younger Mattingly got a million-dollar bonus and played six seasons in the minors (never reaching Double-A) before returning to school and playing college basketball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Preston stayed in touch with Logan White, who was the scouting director with the Dodgers when he was drafted and had since moved to the San Diego Padres. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Gta From rib festivals to car shows, here are ways to celebrate Father's Day in Toronto Kristjan Lautens, Daniel Opasinis 'He was kind of in-between, like what he was going to do,' said Don, who was managing the Miami Marlins at that time. 'He came down to spring training with me for about a week and then San Diego called to interview him.' Preston picked up the story. 'I flew out to Arizona (to the Padres' spring training facility) and met with (White) and some of the members of the front office and they offered me a job. I started in scouting and worked my way into different various front-office roles ... It was more just getting my feet wet and understanding the ins and outs and ebbs and flows of the front office. It was very indicative early on that it was something I wanted to do because I just love that side of the game, too.' Nearly a decade later, Preston Mattingly has his own team to run in Philadelphia, while his father (drafted 493rd by the Yankees in 1979) is in his 47th season in professional baseball. The senior Mattingly, having played with Ken Griffey Sr. for the first five years of his career, remembers Ken Griffey Jr. running around the Yankees clubhouse and believes kids learn baseball through osmosis. 'Being around the game, they see what it looks like,' Mattingly said of all the big-league juniors. 'They know how these guys talk, they're not intimidated by players. I'm going into the Yankees clubhouse as a 20-year-old, I'm scared halfway to ... don't know what to do. He's been getting autographs from guys since he was six years old hanging around the locker room.' It helps, being born into the game. The Blue Jays know this well, and have even made bloodlines part of their development strategy over the past few years. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho are current Jays whose fathers were big-leaguers. Vladdy's was a Hall of Famer, while Bichette and Varsho's dads (Dante and Gary) combined to play 22 seasons in the majors. Blue Jays Opinion Mike Wilner: The Blue Jays take a stand for the anthems, for each other, and maybe for their season Mike Wilner The Jays recently t ook two out of three from the Phillies at the Rogers Centre, while Preston watched his dad from the suites above. 'The passion he has for helping players, that's always been the biggest thing,' said the Phillies GM. 'He never lost sight of how hard the game is — even how great a player he was — and just shares that passion for helping players achieve the goals and dreams they want to achieve.' On Father's Day in Philadelphia, the dad will be looking up at his son. 'I'm pretty impressed, honestly,' said the Jays coach. 'He's good with people, which you have to be. He's good with all the numbers and everything, all the technology today ... but still, there's a human side, and I think he's got a pretty good balance of that.'
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Seminole County Deputy suspended after gun scare near Milwee Middle School
A Seminole County Deputy has been suspended, accused of failing to do her job when she was alerted about a kid with a gun near a middle school campus. Channel 9 obtained a copy of an investigative report that details what happened, it stems from an incident in February. According to the report, Deputy Brianna Mattingly had been working as a school resource officer at Milwee Middle School. According to the report on February 26, a paraprofessional at the school told Mattingly that she saw a former student near campus with a gun. Investigators found Mattingly was careless in how she handled the incident. According to the report, from the time the paraprofessional told the deputy about the possible gun on campus to when she got out of her car and took any action to assess the situation, more than 8 minutes passed. Administrators said Mattingly was lackadaisical and failed to act with urgency. 'Despite having been informed of a potential threat in the immediate vicinity of the school, you failed to act on the reported information immediately… You failed to handle that threat appropriately,' reads the report. While the reported weapon turned out to be a pellet gun, investigators said the deputy didn't know it at the time and she didn't do her job by immediately going after the weapon. According to the documents, Mattingly apologized and took responsibility for the incident. She was suspended without pay for 42.5 hours, placed on a Performance Improvement Plan, and transferred from the Department of School Safety to the Judicial Services Division. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Give Dad a Custom Bourbon Bottle from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
Special Memorial Day Pricing Just in time for Father's Day FRANKFORT, Ky., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Father's Day, forget the neckties, and give dad a completely customizable gift, his very own double-staved™ bourbon from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. Order online and choose Dad's favorite mash bill from hundreds of proprietary double-staved barrels pre-selected by the Mattingly team of master blenders. Customize it even further by choosing the bottle shape, wax color for the stopper, and your own personal message on the label for Dad. The J. Mattingly 1845 team will hand bottle it to your custom specifications and have it shipped to Dad's door. Take advantage of special Memorial Day pricing now through May 26 with a reduced price of $99 for a 750 mL bottle instead of the regular price of $155. Orders placed before June 7 will be delivered by Father's Day on June 15. Orders placed after June 7 have the option of a downloadable gift card, which can be printed and given to Dad on his special day. All of J. Mattingly 1845's whiskeys undergo its proprietary double-staving process, allowing the whiskey inside the barrels additional surface exposure to charred barrel staves to impart more flavor and color. This extra surface exposure of the charred staves inside the barrels imparts more caramel and vanilla naturally from the wood, resulting in a more flavorful taste profile. The barrels are then married together and after rigorous taste tests from J. Mattingly 1845's team of blenders, a one-of-a-kind blend is created. "The online custom bourbon bottles truly are a one-of-a-kind gift that dad, or any bourbon lover, will treasure," said Harry Richart, president of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. "Not only is the whiskey made through our double-staved process, but your choice of bottle shape, custom message for the label and wax color combination make it a unique creation not found on the liquor store shelf. It's a gift that stands out from all others with the various customization opportunities." J. Mattingly 1845 Bourbon and the custom bourbon creation option are available online at and in person at its Distillery in Frankfort, KY. Gift cards are available for the custom bourbon creation experience. The special Memorial Day pricing of $99 per 750 mL bottle is effective from May 20 through May 26, 2025. Shipping is available to 46 U.S. States. About J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery The Mattingly family has been synonymous with distilling in Kentucky for more than two centuries, having a hand in the development of at least nine separate distilleries in the Commonwealth. In 2010 Jeff Mattingly took up the family mantle and started his own craft bourbon business. Today, Jeff's son Cameron has joined the team as Vice President of Production, continuing the legacy into the latest generation for J. Mattingly Distillery 1845 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Together, father and son offer their proprietary double-staving process as well as a custom bourbon blending experience unparalleled in the spirits industry, available on-site in Frankfort or online at For High Res Images Click Here Media Contact: Amy PreskeBooze PRapreske@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
