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MLB rumors: Phillies owner leaves Las Vegas with no Bryce Harper deal

Harper Watch continues.

Phillies owner John Middleton flew to Las Vegas to meet with free agent Bryce Harper and his representatives on Friday, but he left Saturday night with no deal sealed, reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Air Middleton headed back east after busy day of meetings w Team Harper. Talks continue ... nighty-night.

— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) February 24, 2019

This is of no surprise, though. MLB Insider Jon Heyman reports Middleton wasn't expected to leave Sin City with Harper signed.

Middleton is now on his way back east, reports @JSalisburyNBCS this was the expectation yesterday.