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Phillies Sell Naming Rights, Widow Calls It Betrayal

3/28/2026

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Story summary
  • The Philadelphia Phillies sold the naming rights to Harry the K’s to Ghost Energy, ending the tribute to Harry Kalas.
  • Eileen Kalas, Harry Kalas’s widow, says the move betrays her husband’s legacy.
  • She will receive a final payment of $20,000 this season.
  • The team will continue showing a clip of Kalas singing 'High Hopes' during games.
  • John Middleton, owner of the Phillies, defended the decision, citing payroll pressures.