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  • • Phillies Exploring Outfield, Right-Handed Relief Markets
    The Phillies head into the offseason with a star-studded roster and substantial payroll obligation, though owner John Middleton has already expressed confidence that the 2025 payroll will increase. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has at multiple points hinted at potential trades rather than free agent pursuits, speaking of a need to be “open-minded” as…...2024
  • Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton is demanding hitters ‘to become more disciplined’ after playoff collapse
    • Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton is demanding hitters ‘to become more disciplined’ after playoff collapse
    One of the biggest concerns heading into 2025 for the Philadelphia Phillies is their inconsistent offense and how it will improve....2024
  • • Phillies Chairman John Middleton Expects Higher Payroll In 2025
    The Phillies are no strangers to big spending, as the last four seasons have seen the club post the four highest Opening Day payrolls in franchise history.  It looks as though the payroll ceiling will continue to rise heading into 2025, as team chairman John Middleton told Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer earlier this…...2024
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  • Phillies owner John Middleton understands his 'obligation' to fans and he has a message to owners who disagree
    • Phillies owner John Middleton understands his 'obligation' to fans and he has a message to owners who disagree
    The Phillies regularly run a payroll among the highest in MLB and Middleton seemingly has no regrets...2024
  • A Game of Groans
    • A Game of Groans
    Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Much like the smash hit TV series about a quest for power, the 8th season of the White Sox rebuild is letting fans down. But even after a historically bad start, showrunner Jerry Reinsdorf appears keen to do nothing but watch it burn. Chaos is a Ladder Jerry Reinsdorf — the beleaguered owner of the Chicago White Sox — grimaced in disgust as he watched his team ...2024
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  • With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
    • With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
    Photo by @WillByington / www.willbyington.com It’s because the playoffs are more of a crapshoot than ever. So how should a team react to these new circumstances? I have thoughts. It’s been said by many that teams who want to succeed in Major League Baseball should build a “World Series team.” I’m here to tell you that’s basically impossible now that MLB has 12 teams in its postseason....2023
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  • • A Game of Groans
    2024
  • • With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
    2023
  • • Outside The Confines: Baseball is here
    Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports The College Baseball season started over the weekend. Manny Machado announced his decision to opt out of his deal. And more news from around baseball. So we had real live baseball in the US over the weekend. Yes, I know baseball really never ends when you include the winter leagues, but it’s always a sign that the main event is coming when the college kids tak...2023
  • • Why the Los Angeles Dodgers Is the Best Place for Cole Hamels
    2015
  • • MLB Trade Talk: Latest Social Buzz Surrounding Cole Hamels
    2015
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Face Critical July Decisions
    2015

John Middleton lifestyle

  • • Outside The Confines: Baseball is here
    2023
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  • 2024
    "And perhaps most importantly to Reinsdorf, he’s been a magnet for the fan base, enabling a commensurate (and drastic) rise in ticket, concession, fan gear, and memorabilia sales for John Middleton and the Philadelphia Phillies."

  • 2023
    "A three-person ownership contingent of Mark Attanasio (Brewers), John Middleton (Phillies)…"

  • 2020
    "Phillies owner John Middleton informed the team’s employees Friday that no one will be laid off or forced to take a pay cut through at least the end of May, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports."

  • 2019
    "Phillies owner John Middleton has not been shy about his goal to 'spend stupid' this winter"

  • 2018
    "Phillies owner John Middleton sees some similarities between Eagles' Super Bowl run and the Phils' World Series title in 2008."

  • 2017
    "Phillies owner John Middleton believes that his team is ready to start winning again, Mike Sielski writes in an article for Philly."

  • 2016
    "Phillies owner John Middleton covered a variety of interesting topics in a two-part interview with Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly."

  • 2015
    "Phillies ownership partner John Middleton and president Pat Gillick introduced Andy MacPhail at a news conference, during which they revealed that MacPhail will succeed Gillick as club president after the season."

  • 2014
    "The Phillies have issued a statement refuting a FOX 29 report from last night which claimed president and CEO David Montgomery was forced out of his position in order for partial owner John Middleton to become the team’s majority owner."

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John Middleton trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Phillies Exploring Outfield, Right-Handed Relief Markets
    2024
  • • A Game of Groans
    2024
  • • With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
    2023
  • • MLB owners claim they’re in financial trouble again
    Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports There are a lot of moving parts here, but I’m skeptical. We are just about to begin the first “normal” Spring Training in four years. To recap, the previous three were interrupted by: 2020: Shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2021: Rescheduled and played before reduced crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2022: Shortened and rescheduled due to the owners’ ...2023
  • • Outside The Confines: Baseball is here
    2023
  • Phillies exec: Wouldn't trade Wheeler for Ruth
    • Phillies exec: Wouldn't trade Wheeler for Ruth
    According to high-ranking executives from other teams, the Phillies have communicated that they are open to offers for Zack Wheeler, but "They're lying to you," John Middleton, the team's managing general partner, said....2020
  • • Middleton On Pathways To Realmuto Deal
    The Phillies aren’t actively engaged in extension talks with star catcher J.T. Realmuto, but he hasn’t foreclosed the possibility of a longer-term relationship. Team owner John Middleton echoed that sentiment in a recent interview with Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Generally, Middleton continued to express great admiration for Realmuto and optimism about contract talks. The...2020
  • • J.T. Realmuto reportedly seeking contract in 'neighborhood' of five years, $100M
    The Phillies came away from filing day with deals with all but two of their arbitration candidates: J.T. Realmuto and Hector Neris. Philadelphia would like to hammer out an extension for Realmuto, with Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer supposing Realmuto to desire “something in the neighborhood of five years and $100 million.”  An extension could grant general manager Matt Klentak importan...2020
  • • Report: Anthony Rendon is Phillies’ top free agent target
    The Philadelphia Phillies have already made one big move in free agency, and if it’s up to them, it won’t be the last. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Phillies have made free agent third baseman Anthony Rendon their top target in free agency, and are prepared to spend big to get him. Owner John Middleton is said to be willing to surpass the luxury tax threshold to sign Rendon and fi...2019
  • • How an Owner With Deep Roots Lured Bryce Harper to Lay Down His Own
    “I approach my job as a fan first,” said John Middleton, the Pennsylvania native who gave Harper a 13-year contract in a quest to make the Phillies a model franchise....2019

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  • • Phillies Exploring Outfield, Right-Handed Relief Markets
    2024
  • • A Game of Groans
    2024
  • • With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
    2023
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  • • J.T. Realmuto reportedly seeking contract in 'neighborhood' of five years, $100M
    2020
    Read about Hector Neris stats
  • • Why the Los Angeles Dodgers Is the Best Place for Cole Hamels
    2015
  • • MLB Trade Talk: Latest Social Buzz Surrounding Cole Hamels
    2015
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  • • Andy MacPhail Should Make the Philadelphia Phillies Contenders Again
    2015
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Face Critical July Decisions
    2015
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  • • With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
    2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Baseball is here
    2023
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  • • Phillies owner reportedly flies home without signing Bryce Harper
    Bryce Harper is still not a Phillie. Phillies owner John Middleton flew to Las Vegas to meet with Harper over the weekend. A day later, NBC Sports Philly’s Jim Salisbury said Middleton was flying home without a deal in place. Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki of MLB.com says the meetings were more for the purposes of the owner getting to know Harper’s family. Middleton met with Bryce and his wife Kay...2019
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  • • Phillies owner, Bryce Harper reportedly in Las Vegas
    Private planes and visits to Las Vegas have been prominent throughout the courtship of free agent outfielder Bryce Harper, and that’s true again tonight. Phillies owner John Middleton — or, at least, his jet — is currently gracing the tarmac in Harper’s hometown, a source tells Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philly (Twitter link). “Team Bryce” (presumably, the player, his wife, his agent Scott Boras ...2019
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  • • Report: Phillies emerge as front-runners to land Bryce Harper
    After meeting with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper on Saturday, the Phillies are the No. 1 contenders to sign the six-time All-Star, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. On the heels of the Phillies’ summit with Harper, owner John Middleton and general manager Matt Klentak shed some light on what the team accomplished by meeting with him and Scott Boras.  “I think it was really positive,” ...2019
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Face Critical July Decisions
    2015
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Top John Middleton news

  • • MacPhail to be Phillies president after season
    Phillies ownership partner John Middleton and president Pat Gillick introduced Andy MacPhail at a news conference, during which they revealed that MacPhail will succeed Gillick as club president after the season. In the meantime, he will be a special assistant to Gillick....2015
  • • A Game of Groans
    2024
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  • • Why the Los Angeles Dodgers Is the Best Place for Cole Hamels
    2015
  • • A’s Relocation Vote Reportedly Set For November
    Major League Baseball’s owners will vote on the A’s relocation application during owners meetings scheduled for November, reports Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Neither the team nor MLB have announced the news. The A’s relocation proposal has been in the committee stage. A three-person ownership contingent of Mark Attanasio (Brewers), John Middleton (Phillies)…...2023
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Face Critical July Decisions
    2015
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  • Phillies owner John Middleton doesn't care about how high his payroll goes - 'I just want to win'
    • Phillies owner John Middleton doesn't care about how high his payroll goes - 'I just want to win'
    Do the Phillies spend too much money on player payroll? Their owner doesn't really care...2023
  • • MacPhail to be introduced by Phillies today
    A critical piece to the Phillies' future will be introduced Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies ownership partner John Middleton and president Pat Gillick will introduce Andy MacPhail at a 2:30 p.m. ET news conference, during which he is expected to succeed Gillick....2015
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  • • John Middleton On Phillies’ Spending Plans
    Phillies owner John Middleton believes that his team is ready to start winning again, Mike Sielski writes in an article for Philly.com. It appears as though the franchise is actively looking to end its five-year run of fourth- and fifth-place finishes, based on some of Middleton’s comments about their budget and spending plans. Here’s what he had to say following…...2017

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  • • Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton is demanding hitters ‘to become more disciplined’ after playoff collapse
    2024
  • • A Game of Groans
    2024
    Read about Nuccio DiNuzzo
  • • With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
    2023
    Read about World Series
  • • A’s Relocation Vote Reportedly Set For November
    2023
    Read about Mark Attanasio
  • • MLB owners claim they’re in financial trouble again
    2023
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for February 20, 2023
    Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Can Bobby Witt Jr. improve his defense? Rustin Dodd at The Athletic writes from Royals camp, including notes on Bobby Witt’s defense at shortstop. The Royals believe that Witt suffered most while adjusting to the speed of the game at the major-league level. When he moved around the infield, it might have slowed down his growth. But club officials also...2023
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  • • Offseason Outlook: Philadelphia Phillies
    After a ninth consecutive playoff miss, Phillies owner John Middleton opted to move on from general manager Matt Klentak. Now, two years after Middleton’s infamous “stupid money” comments, the Phillies seem to be putting out signals cautioning against a splashy winter. Guaranteed Contracts Bryce Harper, OF: $274MM through 2031 Zack Wheeler, RHP: $96.25MM through 2024…...2020
  • • J.T. Realmuto reportedly seeking contract in 'neighborhood' of five years, $100M
    2020
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  • • Phillies reportedly 'optimistic' they’ll sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado
    After conducting a face-to-face meeting in Las Vegas with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper on Saturday, the Phillies “remain optimistic” they’ll emerge from the offseason having signed him or free-agent infielder Manny Machado, Matt Breen of Philly.com reports. At the very least, the Phillies will be finalists for both Harper and Machado, Breen adds. The Phillies entered the winter with owner Jo...2019
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  • • Phillies, free agent Bryce Harper schedule face-to-face meeting in Las Vegas on Saturday, report says
    2019
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John Middleton rumors, scandals

  • • Royals Rumblings - News for February 20, 2023
    2023
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  • • MLB Trade Talk: Latest Social Buzz Surrounding Cole Hamels
    2015
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