Matt Klentak's inability to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a single winning season cost him his job as general manager.
Klentak stepped down after a third consecutive September collapse left the team out of the postseason for the ninth year in a row. The 40-year-old will be reassigned to another position in the organization.
"We've made progress, but we haven't made enough progress fast enough," Phillies managing partner John Middleton said.
Klentak was hired in October 2015 by Phillies President Andy MacPhail after serving as assistant GM for the Los Angeles Angels for four seasons. The Phillies were 326-382 over the past five seasons.
"I think the problem the Phillies have had for 100 years is they don't evaluate talent," Middleton said. "That's a problem that's haunted us."
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• Former MLB pitcher Charlie Haeger, who was sought in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend in a Phoenix suburb, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Grand Canyon, police said. Haeger was 37.
• Veteran catcher Francisco Cervelli, who has battled concussions the past three seasons, is retiring after a 13-year major league career.
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