The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to introduce longtime baseball executive Andy MacPhail as the new leader to run their front office.
Phillies ownership partner John Middleton and president Pat Gillick will introduce MacPhail at a news conference Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.
The team issued a news release Monday morning to announce that Middleton and Gillick will appear to make an announcement on “new Phillies leadership.”
MacPhail, 62, is expected to succeed Gillick and take control of the organization at a time when the Phillies hold the worst record in the major leagues with a 27-50 record. Gillick, 77, became the Phillies’ president on a permanent basis in January.
Manager Ryne Sandberg submitted his resignation Friday and was replaced by interim manager Pete Mackanin.
MacPhail last served as the Baltimore Orioles’ president of baseball operations from 2007 to 2011. He was general manager of the Minnesota Twins when they won World Series championships in 1987 and 1991. He served as president and CEO of the Chicago Cubs from 1994 through 2006.
MacPhail grew up in a baseball family — both his father, Lee, and grandfather, Larry, are enshrined in Cooperstown as executives. Lee MacPhail was general manager of the Orioles and New York Yankees and was president of the American League from 1974-84.