Phillies News: Charlie Manuel Suffers a Stroke [UPDATES]

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced former manager Charlie Manuel suffered a stroke while undergoing a medical procedure in Florida on Saturday. Manuel was attended to immediately and the blood clot removed, according to the team press release.

Manuel managed the Phillies from 2005 – 2013 leading the team to five consecutive NL East division titles, two NL pennants, and a World Championship. In all, Manuel led the Phillies to 1,416 wins in his nearly nine seasons. Manuel was inducted to the Phillies Wall of Fame.

September 17 Update

The Phillies have updated the condition of Charlie Manuel. According to the team release/tweet, Manuel showed improvement overnight and all involved are encouraged.

This morning, the Phillies received a positive update from Charlie Manuel’s wife, Missy. Charlie has made progress over the past 12 hours and his doctors are encouraged.

The Manuel family is very appreciative for every post on social media. Charlie feels the love from his…

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) September 17, 2023

September 18 Update

Straight out of Major League II, Manuel has been moved from ICU and is now watching the Phillies on TV.

Charlie Manuel is making progress following the stroke he suffered Saturday in Florida. He is talking, texting and watching the Phillies on TV. https://t.co/Ow45C4qT0I

— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) September 19, 2023

Here’s Manuel’s hospital room (probably) looked like after last night’s 7-1 shellacking of the Braves.