Overview
- The Phillies rebranded the left-field Harry Kalas area as the Ghost Energy Deck and took down the analog outfield clock as part of a years-long $600 million upgrade for 2026.
- The club replaced the clock above Ashburn Alley with 2026 All-Star Game signage and owner John Middleton said the clock will not return.
- Middleton said the team needs added sponsor revenue to sustain a roughly $300 million payroll and called the moves part of “modern baseball.”
- He noted the team had paid the Kalas family for the porch name in the past, while Ghost Energy will now pay the club for the branded deck.
- Fans voiced anger on social media with posts like “#BoycottGhost,” saying a long-standing tribute to beloved broadcaster Harry Kalas was swapped for corporate branding.