John Roberts

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | John Roberts

This year is poised to move fast — and not in the way you might think. Dreams of professional mobility are making many people wonder about climbing a new career ladder. According to Gallup, the proportion of Americans seeking new job opportunities is the highest it’s been in the last decade. Meanwhile, people’s satisfaction with their current employer is at a record low. Moreover, employees’ expectations for their employers are rising.

1 month ago | inquirer.com | John Roberts

Skip to contentby John RobertsAidan Miller, the Phillies’ top positional prospect, joined Scott Lauber to discuss his introduction to Bryce Harper, his future at shortstop, and more. Aidan Miller, the Phillies’ top positional prospect, joined Scott Lauber to discuss his introduction to Bryce Harper, his future at shortstop, and more. Miller spent part of his spring training in big-league camp. He got to be up close with their veteran stars, which left quite an impression on the 20-year-old.

Oct 5, 2024 | inquirer.com | John Roberts

Skip to contentby John RobertsYong Kim / Staff PhotographerScott Lauber: Has anyone seen Bryce Harper? Or Trea Turner? The Phillies are 16-for-95 (.168) and slugging .284 in NLCS Games 6-7 last year and Game 1 vs. the Mets, all at home. Small sample? That’s all there will be if it doesn’t change Sunday. Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerScott Lauber: Has anyone seen Bryce Harper? Or Trea Turner? The Phillies are 16-for-95 (.168) and slugging .284 in NLCS Games 6-7 last year and Game 1 vs.

Sep 29, 2024 | inquirer.com | John Roberts

Skip to contentby John RobertsMitchell Leff / Getty ImagesBatting averageMonica Herndon / Staff PhotographerTrea Turner, .295: The .296 career hitter missed six weeks with a strained left hamstring, but he never dipped below .293 after April 13. He enjoyed hitting at Citizens Bank Park — he batted .324 at home and .266 on the road. Batting averageTrea Turner, .295: The .296 career hitter missed six weeks with a strained left hamstring, but he never dipped below .293 after April 13.

Sep 27, 2024 | mahoningmatters.com | John Roberts

Joel Embiid wrote that he wants to be in Philadelphia "for the rest of my career" when he signed a three-year extension with the Sixers on Sept. 20. If he plays out the duration of his contract, he will have been a Sixer for 15 seasons - and been paid almost $514 million. That got us thinking: Where does Embiid rank among Philly's highest-paid stars in total career earnings? Even before the new deal kicks in, Embiid is among the leaders - but he's not No. 1.