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SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

Going all-in for 2022 was an easy decision for John Middleton, and the Phillies proved him right

To hear John Middleton tell it, the entire conversation lasted three minutes, maybe four.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: The Phillies are in the World Series. Miles Teller and John Middleton remember what it was like. Do you?

PHILADELPHIA — Atop the celebratory stage quickly constructed on the Citizens Bank Park infield Sunday night, Rob Thomson clasped his hands behind his back, and several Phillies players rubbed the head of their closer-in-a-pinch, Ranger Suárez, and Bryce Harper cradled the trophy he had won, as the 2022 National League…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper’s Legend Grows as He Sends the Phillies to the World Series

His pennant-clinching home run goes on the short list of greatest homers hit by the greatest of players.

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How Dave Dombrowski turned the Phillies’ stalled rebuild into World Series contention

By the middle of December in 2020, the Phillies were 5½ years into a stagnating rebuild. They had put a cart filled with high-salaried free agents ahead of the twin horses of drafting and development, and the whole endeavor stalled.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies’ money players Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, and Kyle Schwarber win Game 1 of the NLCS

SAN DIEGO — In the past three years, John Middleton committed more than half a billion dollars to three players. He got his money’s worth Tuesday night.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: 'Can you believe this? It’s magical!' Phillies owner John Middleton rejoices in the return of Red October.

PHILADELPHIA — Playoffs are always magical.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Former Emmerdale star says ITV soap risks being axed as they 'aim for younger audience'

Former Emmerdale star John Middleton has warned the ITV soap, which is marking its 50th anniversary, risks being axed - as it aims for a 'younger audience' with more stunts

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My Fair Lady musical coming back to Manchester - with EastEnders icon in leading role

The lavish production will see EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt in a leading role for the show's big Manchester return

Manchester Evening News

Emmerdale's Samantha Giles recalls moment she lost ITV soap role to Sheree Murphy

Samantha Giles has graced our screens for more than 20 years as Bernice Blackstock on ITV soap Emmerdale but it almost didn't work out at all

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale Ashley Thomas star John Middleton lands exciting new acting role

Emmerdale fans will be able to show their support for John Middleton when he appears in My Fair Lady at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford

Leeds Live

Mike Sielski: The Phillies didn’t have to bring back Pete Rose. But they could make things easier on themselves.

The best thing that the Phillies can say about their 2022 Alumni Weekend is that they probably won’t have to go through that again. After Pete Rose spent Sunday reconfirming that, at age 81, he possesses the same Neanderthalic qualities that he had at 31 — and 41, and 51,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Delight in Nottinghamshire village at success of 'evolving' pub that re-opened after almost a decade

"It's nice to bring everyone in the village together"

Nottingham Post

Marcus Hayes: Dave Dombrowski exterminates Phillies’ dysfunction

PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies got rid of Joe Girardi before breakfast on Friday morning, they found themselves. They scored 26 runs in three games, their second-highest run total in three straight games this season. Except this time they did it without their starting second baseman, their starting shortstop, and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies fire Sleepy Joe Girardi as desperation mounts for a playoff run

PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies finally fired Sleepy Joe Girardi just 51 painful games into a dying 2022 season, it sent a message to the public that sloppy, stupid baseball no longer will be tolerated at Citizens Bank Park.

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Michael Cunningham: Braves still in better shape than ‘stupid money’ Phillies

The Phillies had a new franchise owner for the 2019 season. John Middleton was promising to spend “stupid” money on free agents after years of rebuilding. I remember that caused angst for some Braves backers because their favorite team is owned by Liberty Media.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

J.P. Crawford for Jean Segura: Reassessing the Phillies-Mariners trade four years later

SEATTLE — It took a few years, but J.P. Crawford turned out to be mostly what the Phillies thought he was: a stellar defensive shortstop with on-base skills and leadership qualities in the clubhouse.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dick Allen, the Phillies’ first Black star, didn’t let the boos and racism stop him from becoming an icon

PHILADELPHIA — Dick Allen’s obligations — the speeches, the ceremony, the news conference — were complete two summers ago, allowing him to finally find a quiet place to sit at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies retired his number in September of 2020, five decades after he kissed the dirt at…

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David Murphy: Bryson Stott belongs in the majors. The Phillies had no choice but to find out if he is a star.

There was only one acceptable answer. Credit the Phillies for realizing it. There are plenty of scenarios that would have offered Dave Dombrowski and John Middleton an opportunity to talk themselves out of including the organization’s top hitting prospect on the opening-day roster. In a lot of those situations, the…

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Marcus Hayes: The Phillies ruined Scott Kingery. They’d better be careful with Bryson Stott.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Bryson Stott’s a comer. Let’s hope the Phillies learn from their mistakes.

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Nick Castellanos hopes to experience with Phillies what has been missing in his career: Winning

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nick Castellanos, after meeting the media for the first time as a Philadelphia Phillie, walked away from the podium on Wednesday afternoon and locked eyes with Karie Dombrowski, wife of president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: ‘Stupid Money’ Phillies owner John Middleton gets smart and lives up to his word. Finally.

Before we bend knee at the shrine of John Middleton, let’s reflect on why we’re here.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies and Nick Castellanos agree to $100 million deal, as John Middleton clears the luxury-tax threshold

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Move over, Steve Cohen. There’s another big spender in the National League East.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Source: Phillies agree on a four-year deal with ‘proven winner’ Kyle Schwarber

CLEARWATER, Fla. — After the Phillies came off the practice fields Tuesday, Bryce Harper spoke with owner John Middleton and the front office about the state of the roster.

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