Phillies Fire Gabe Kapler After <br />Two Seasons as Manager<br />.<br />The Philadelphia Phillies failed to reach the playoffs under Kapler.<br />.<br />Several years ago, I promised our loyal fans that I would do everything in my power to bring a world championship team to our city. <br />, John Middleton, Phillies owner, via statement.<br />I will never waver from that commitment. ... I have decided that some changes are necessary to achieve our ultimate objective. <br />, John Middleton, via statement.<br />The Phillies finished with an <br />81-81 record in 2019.<br />.<br />It was only a one-game <br />improvement on their <br />2018 record of 80-82,<br />.<br />despite the additions of Bryce Harper, <br />J.T. Realmuto and Jean Segura.<br />.<br />We came into 2019 with very high hopes. We fell short of those, and that responsibility lies with me. <br />, Gabe Kapler, via statement.<br />The next Phillies manager will inherit a team of talented, dedicated and committed players. <br />, Gabe Kapler, via statement.<br />Buck Showalter, Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi <br />have been rumored to be potential replacements <br />for Kapler, according to ESPN.
