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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on the use of torpedo bats across Major League Baseball after they caused a big stir in the first week of the season. In a new interview, Manfred issued a reminder that the bats are perfectly legal. In fact, he …
MLB is reportedly considering reinstating controversial Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose less than a year after his death. Rose, who died in September at 83 years old, has been banned from MLB since his infamous 1989 gambling scandal rocked the …
The Los Angeles Dodgers have infuriated many baseball fans with their spending spree this offseason, and commissioner Rob Manfred has certainly taken note of the complaints. Coming off a second World Series win in the last five years, the Dodgers …
Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball? Some fans think so, but commissioner Rob Manfred has a different opinion. The question was put to Manfred when he spoke to the media at this week’s MLB owners’ meetings, as some have voiced …
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred responded to speculation that the league might be considering a new “golden at-bat” rule. Manfred spoke at the Italian American Baseball Foundation’s annual gala on Thursday, and briefly mentioned the …
Several fans are unhappy with a potential rule change being considered by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. An article published Monday by The Athletic’s Jayson Stark went viral on social media highlighting part of an interview Manfred had given in …
MLB fans might finally get their wish with the uniforms at next year’s All-Star Game. For a fourth consecutive year, players and coaches at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night wore generic National League and American League uniforms. That is …
A big change is likely on its way to Major League Baseball, at least according to commissioner Rob Manfred. Manfred said Thursday that there is “growing consensus” in favor of a system that would allow players to challenge balls and …
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke publicly for the first time Thursday regarding the league’s investigation into Shohei Ohtani’s connection to former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. In an appearance on MLB Network’s “High Heat …
We now know when Rob Manfred’s tenure as MLB commissioner will come to an end. Manfred told reporters on Thursday that he will step down as MLB commissioner after January 25, 2029, which is the end of his current term. He assumed the office in …
Rob Manfred had an absolutely brutal time handing out the “piece of metal” to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. The Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 of the World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. to win their …
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has his sights set on reversing one recent baseball trend and turning back the clock to a more traditional time.
MLB’s new playoff format has faced some criticism after none of the regular season’s best teams made it to the League Championship Series, but commissioner Rob Manfred is calling for patience. Manfred responded to some recent criticisms …
Rob Manfred may not be particularly popular among MLB fans, but the owners are certainly happy with the job he is doing. Manfred is facing a re-election vote as commissioner next week and is expected to easily receive the necessary support, according …
In general, it is standard operating procedure for fans to boo the league commissioner at the annual draft. The fans in Seattle, however, went a little bit harder than most when it came to booing Rob Manfred. Manfred took on the customary role of …
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred responded on Friday to criticism over some comments he made about Oakland Athletics fans following their reverse boycott of the team’s impending move to Las Vegas. Manfred was asked if he wanted to offer any …
