Overview
- MLB commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed that the league approved Phil Castellini to succeed his father, Bob, as the Cincinnati Reds’ controlling owner, according to the Associated Press.
- Reporter Charlie Goldsmith highlighted the approval after AP published comments from Manfred.
- The handover aligns with the 20-year mark of the Castellini family serving as the franchise’s principal owners.
- Recent coverage characterizes the family’s tenure as cost-conscious and largely mediocre compared with the Reds’ broader history.
- Reporters note continued family-linked leadership, including ties to the Williams family and former GM Dick Williams, and say it is unclear whether operations will change under Phil.