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  • Rob Manfred tells teams to plan for 162-game season
    • Rob Manfred tells teams to plan for 162-game season
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told teams Monday to expect spring training to begin on time in February and for a 162-game regular season to occur....2021
  • • Rob Manfred Tells Teams To Plan For 162-Game Season
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told teams Monday to expect spring training to begin on time in February and for a 162-game regular season to occur, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. While plans could change based on the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s nonetheless a major development right now that the league has informed its…...2021
  • • Report: Nationals vote against traveling to Miami for weekend series
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is insistent on games being played despite the Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak....2020
  • • MLB MVPs want Kenesaw Mountain Landis' name removed from plaques
    Landis was the first Major League Baseball commissioner and his tenure included 'documented racism,' according to an official MLB historian...2020
  • • Manfred now less confident about 2020 season
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told ESPN on Monday that he's not confident there will be a season after the players' association rejected MLB's most recent offer over the weekend....2020
  • • MLB says it won’t halt season if a player tests positive
    The NBA immediately suspended its season as soon as one player tested positive for COVID-19, and ever since then, questions have been raised about how pro sports leagues can begin again if a single player’s positive test would require every player exposed to that player to go into isolation. But Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob [more]...2020
  • • MLB Commissioner: No baseball until public health situation improves
    Who knows when sports return. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred admits he has no idea. Manfred, who spoke with Fox Business on Tuesday, wants his sport to be “a milestone on the return to normalcy.” But he also said MLB won’t have a first pitch until the public health situation improves. “The only real [more]...2020
  • • Manfred: Return Of MLB Depends Upon “Public Health” Situation
    In an interview this morning, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the enormously complex question of how and when the league can resume play. As Ryan Gaydos of FOX Business reports, the top baseball official expressed a strong commitment to the primacy of public health considerations. In many ways, the interview represents an acknowledgement of…...2020
  • • MLB, Fanatics halt production of jerseys to make a million medical masks, gowns for hospitals
    Fanatics, a sports apparel manufacturer, announced they are halting production of jerseys immediately after coming to an agreement with Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. Instead, Fanatics will focus its efforts on manufacturing one million medical masks and gowns that they will donate to hospitals and emergency staff across Pennsylvania. Michael Rubin, the chairman of Fanatics, said ...2020
  • • MLB's playoff proposal is a mess. Here are fixes for the sport's real problems.
    A simple question for Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred: What are you thinking? When news broke that MLB was considering radical changes to its postseason format, potentially starting with the 2022 playoffs, I assumed a Twitter hoax was afoot, or that someone was tweeting a link to something in The Onion. But no, baseball’s proposal isn’t satire, it just reads like it. Here are the ma...2020

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  • • MLB says it won’t halt season if a player tests positive
    The NBA immediately suspended its season as soon as one player tested positive for COVID-19, and ever since then, questions have been raised about how pro sports leagues can begin again if a single player’s positive test would require every player exposed to that player to go into isolation. But Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob [more]...2020
  • • MLB, union discussing significant rule changes
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA executive director Tony Clark have recently been discussing a series of potential rule changes centering around pace of play, roster size and roster construction, writes Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription link). ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan and Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter thread) add further details, characterizing the dial...2019
  • • MLB, union reportedly discussing significant rule changes
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA executive director Tony Clark have recently been discussing a series of potential rule changes centering around pace of play, roster size and roster construction, writes Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription link). ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan and Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter thread) add further details, characterizing the dial...2019
  • • Gurriel suspended for first 5 games in 2018
    Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has been suspended without pay for the first five games of the 2018 regular season by Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Saturday afternoon before Game 4 of the World Series. Gurriel was seen making an inappropriate gesture toward Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish in the second inning of Houston's 5-3 win in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday....2017
  • • Gurriel suspended for first 5 games in 2018
    Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has been suspended for five games during the 2018 regular season by Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Saturday afternoon before Game 4 of the World Series. Gurriel was seen making an inappropriate gesture toward Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish in the second inning of Houston's 5-3 win in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday....2017
  • • MLB refutes Correa's response to penalty
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred issued a statement on Tuesday regarding Christopher Correa's lack of cooperation during MLB's investigation in response to claims by the former Cardinals scouting director that the Office of the Commissioner "was unresponsive" when he volunteered to meet with them about his involvement in illegally accessing the Astros' computer system....2017
  • • MLB refutes Correa's response to penalty
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred issued a statement on Tuesday regarding Christopher Correa's lack of cooperation during MLB's investigation in response to claims by the former Cardinals scouting director that the Office of the Commissioner "was unresponsive" when he volunteered to meet with them about his involvement in illegally accessing the Astros' computer system....2017
  • • Rob Manfred Discusses Changing DH Rule in World Series
    2016
  • • Rob Manfred Comments on PED Speculation, MLB Testing and More
    2016
  • • Jose Reyes' Domestic Violence Case to Be Dropped: Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016

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  • • Manfred now less confident about 2020 season
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told ESPN on Monday that he's not confident there will be a season after the players' association rejected MLB's most recent offer over the weekend....2020
  • • Report: MLB eyeing possible expansion to Mexico
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has never been one to shy away from discussing the possible future of expansion in baseball, although he has suggested it is not an immediate goal. When MLB does expand, it is possible it will be heading south of the border.Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports the league “has its sights on Mexico as a possible venue for expansion.” As Heyman reports, i...2017
  • • Sports World Reacts to Jose Fernandez's Death in Boating Accident
    2016
  • • Mets' Miserly Offseason Leaves Sobering Reality After Magical World Series Run
    2015
  • • Donald Trump Comments on MLB's Decision to Uphold Pete Rose's Ban
    2015
  • • Manfred: Detroit a model for baseball cities
    First-year Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred had already visited a couple dozen teams before he made his way to the Tigers on Tuesday. He offered up Detroit as an example for other big league markets, and not just because his wife is from here....2015
  • • Manfred: Detroit a model for baseball cities
    First-year Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred had already visited a couple dozen teams before he made his way to the Tigers on Tuesday. He offered up Detroit as an example for other big league markets, and not just because his wife is from here....2015
  • • Manfred talks pace of play, ASG at Wrigley
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Friday he's encouraged by the feedback regarding changes made to improve the pace of play, and he has encouraged players to offer suggestions....2015
  • • Alex Rodriguez's season-long MLB ban comes to an end
    Yankees fans don't have a lot of reasons to be happy about the World Series officially putting a bow on the 2014 MLB season. Besides the realization that Derek Jeter will never play in pinstripes again, there's also that uneasy feeling of knowing Alex Rodriguez is officially back on the team once again.Well ... at least A-Rod is celebrating.When Pablo Sandoval caught the final out of Game 7 Wednes...2014

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  • • MLB's playoff proposal is a mess. Here are fixes for the sport's real problems.
    A simple question for Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred: What are you thinking? When news broke that MLB was considering radical changes to its postseason format, potentially starting with the 2022 playoffs, I assumed a Twitter hoax was afoot, or that someone was tweeting a link to something in The Onion. But no, baseball’s proposal isn’t satire, it just reads like it. Here are the ma...2020
  • • Rob Manfred stands by concerns he raised about David Ortiz’s 2003 drug test
    David Ortiz’s career is about to end, but discussions about his legacy will be continuing for quite some time. That weighty topic came up at Fenway Park last Sunday for the Boston Red Sox slugger’s final regular season game, where Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred talked at length about Ortiz’s infamous failed drug test in 2003. Manfred suggested at the time that those test results di...2016
  • • Why Is Hyped 2016 Rookie Pitcher Class Struggling So Badly?
    2016
  • • Rob Manfred rejects idea that rise in home runs is due to PEDs, ball changes
    No one in baseball, including Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, isn’t aware of the spike in home runs throughout the first half of the 2016 season. However, given baseball’s recent history with performance enhancing drugs, one’s mind would be forgiven for wondering if PEDs had anything to do with the sudden rise in homers this season. Manfred, addressing the state of baseball ahead o...2016
  • • Rob Manfred Comments on PED Speculation, MLB Testing and More
    2016
  • • MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Comments on Celebrations, Unwritten Rules, More
    2016
  • • Pete Rose's Lifetime Ban Reportedly Upheld by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
    2015
  • • Manfred: ‘Too early to speculate’ on Cardinals hacking investigation
    BOSTON — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday addressed the FBI’s investigation into whether members of the St. Louis Cardinals’ front office hacked into the Houston Astros’ computer database to steal player information. “What has been reported — and we knew about it well in advance of the report — is there is an ongoing investigation with respect to an unauthorized entry into...2015
  • • MLB Reportedly Considering Changing Strike Zone Due to Declining Offense
    2015

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  • • Commissioner: Ilitch was 'best of baseball'
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred voiced his excitement about the future of Spring Training baseball in Florida after touring the Tigers' renovated complex at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. He also took a moment to reflect on the late Mike Ilitch, the owner who oversaw the successful Tigers franchise....2017
  • • Commissioner: Ilitch was 'best of baseball'
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred voiced his excitement about the future of Spring Training baseball in Florida after touring the Tigers' renovated complex at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. He also took a moment to reflect on the late Mike Ilitch, the owner who oversaw the successful Tigers franchise....2017
  • • Manfred: Tremendous Series capped 'great season'
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred had just witnessed a moment that did his sport proud....2016
  • • Sports World Reacts to Jose Fernandez's Death in Boating Accident
    2016
  • • Manfred introduces All-Star legacy projects
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred stood on the infield of a brand-new artificial surface and looked out on a beautiful, sunny afternoon at the kids and parents who came out Saturday for the rededication of the Conrad Prebys Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego....2016
  • • Jose Reyes' Domestic Violence Case to Be Dropped: Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • Bryce Harper's Controversial Remarks Preach the Truth on 'Tired' State of MLB
    2016
  • • Eddie Einhorn, White Sox Co-Owner, Dies at 80
    2016
  • • Momentum gaining for National League to add DH for 2017
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said at an owners’ meeting Thursday in Coral Gables, Fla. that the notion of a designated hitter coming to the National League is “gaining momentum.” Which quite honestly, shouldn’t surprise people one bit. Most of the major sports leagues have made rule changes that make it easier for teams to score. Why should the MLB be any different? In today’s wo...2016
  • • Mets' Miserly Offseason Leaves Sobering Reality After Magical World Series Run
    2015

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  • • Gurriel suspended for first 5 games in 2018
    2017
  • • Gurriel suspended for first 5 games in 2018
    2017
  • • Manfred now less confident about 2020 season
    2020
  • • Pete Rose's Lifetime Ban Reportedly Upheld by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
    2015
  • • Pete Rose Comments on MLB Ban, Hall of Fame and More in Press Conference
    2015
  • • Nationals awarded 2018 All-Star Game
    Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Monday that the Nationals were awarded the 2018 All-Star Game at Nationals Park....2015
  • • MLB commish says he'd mull shorter season
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday that he would entertain shortening the regular season if there were interest in doing so....2015
  • • Manfred: Rose's Hall eligibility a separate issue
    While Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred denied Pete Rose's request for reinstatement to baseball, Manfred also indicated it is not within MLB's authority to keep Rose off the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot....2015
  • • MLB Reportedly Considering Changing Strike Zone Due to Declining Offense
    2015
  • • MLB MVPs want Kenesaw Mountain Landis' name removed from plaques
    2020
  • • Donald Trump Comments on MLB's Decision to Uphold Pete Rose's Ban
    2015
  • • Jose Reyes' Domestic Violence Case to Be Dropped: Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • 'We Are Baseball' tour takes Hall of Fame on road
    Rob Manfred became the first Major League Baseball Rob Manfred became the first Major League Baseball Commissioner to appear at the iconic "Field of Dreams" movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, announcing details on Thursday for a multiyear Baseball Hall of Fame Tour that will come to hundreds of North American cities starting this summer, and will be known as "We Are Baseball."...2016
  • • Pete Rose won't be reinstated by MLB
    Pete Rose won’t be coming back to baseball. Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred reportedly will not reinstate the former Cincinnati Reds first baseman, The New York Times’ Michael S. Schmidt reported Monday, citing three sources with knowledge of the decision. Manfred reportedly planned to tell Rose his decision Thursday, but he called him Monday after the Times’ inquiry. Rose has been ...2015

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  • • Momentum gaining for National League to add DH for 2017
    2016

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  • • Rob Manfred tells teams to plan for 162-game season
    2021
  • • Rob Manfred Tells Teams To Plan For 162-Game Season
    2021
  • • MLB's playoff proposal is a mess. Here are fixes for the sport's real problems.
    2020
  • • Pitch clocks coming to spring training games
    Aiming to speed up the pace of play in baseball, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says the league will begin implementing pitch clocks in spring training games....2019
  • • Pitch clocks coming to spring training games
    Aiming to speed up the pace of play in baseball, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says the league will begin implementing pitch clocks in spring training games....2019
  • • Rob Manfred Discusses Changing DH Rule in World Series
    2016
  • • LEADING OFF: Ortiz could play last game, Jays try to sweep
    A look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday: --- PAPI IN PERIL David Ortiz could play for the final time in his big league career when the Red Sox face Cleveland at Fenway Park in Game 3 of the AL Division Series. The Indians lead 2-0 in the best-of-five matchup and are trying for a sweep. The 40-year-old Ortiz plans to retire after the season. Big Papi hit .315 with 38 home runs, 48 d...2016
  • • 'We Are Baseball' tour takes Hall of Fame on road
    2016
  • • MLB decision on Puerto Rico series nears
    A decision on a two-game series scheduled for May 30-31 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day will be made soon by Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday at U.S. Cellular Field....2016
  • • Rob Manfred: ‘Bryce Harper is a spokesman for this generation’
    Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Thursday spoke out in support of players showing more emotion on the field. And while he said he respects the opinions of traditionalists and the like, he believes that it’s up to players like Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper to rewrite baseball’s unwritten rules as they take control of the game. In fact, Manfred went so far as to say th...2016

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  • • MLB's playoff proposal is a mess. Here are fixes for the sport's real problems.
    2020
  • • Rob Manfred Comments on PED Speculation, MLB Testing and More
    2016
  • • Pete Rose Comments on MLB Ban, Hall of Fame and More in Press Conference
    2015
  • • Pete Rose's Lifetime Ban Reportedly Upheld by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
    2015
  • • Report: A-Rod apologized to new MLB commissioner
    A-Rod is trying to schmooze the commish.     Alex Rodriguez met with new Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred last week in an effort to find closure following the Biogenesis scandal that led to the New York Yankees third baseman’s season-long suspension, sources told ESPN.com. Rodriguez reportedly initiated the meeting, which lasted about 10 minutes and involved no lawyers. It was said t...2015

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