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Major League Baseball created the World Baseball Classic to introduce a best-on-best tournament displaying the top baseball players on the planet against each other. While not nearly causing as much chaos as the FIFA World Cup, the WBC serves as a nation versus nation event where MLB and other professional players are pitting against each […]

The MLB is trying to right the gross injustices of its past with its latest decision, one that will vastly alter the record books. The statistics of players in the Negro Leagues will be integrated into the big league’s historical account, per Yahoo Sports’ Russell Dorsey. Stars who were banned from competing in the MLB […]

Rob Manfred’s net worth in 2024 is $40 million. The former Harvard Law School graduate now runs Major League Baseball as its commissioner. Let’s look at Rob Manfred’s net worth in 2024. What is Rob Manfred’s net worth in 2024?: $40 million (estimate) Love him or hate him, Manfred has done some outstanding things for […]

On June 25, 2029 Rob Manfred will officially step down from his role as MLB commissioner. While who will replace him is not yet known, Theo Epstein is making sure that he isn’t in consideration. Epstein has told friends and associates that he has, “absolutely no interest,” in the job, via Bob Nightengale of USA […]

As injuries to pitchers around MLB begin to pile up, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA)’s executive director Tony Clark has publicly said he believes the league has put players in harm’s way by implementing and reducing the pitch clock before the 2023 season. Clark and the MLBPA said since the league reduced the […]

The MLB is experiencing a wide array of pitcher injuries to begin the season. Eury Perez and Shane Bieber are just two big names who are already ruled out for the entire season. Meanwhile, we wait to see what happens with Spencer Strider of the Atlanta Braves. Amid the slew of injuries, the MLBPA has […]

The passing of Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos has resulted in an outpouring of emotion and condolences from those in the baseball world and many other civic leaders — both in baseball and outside of it. Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred honored Angelos and paid his respect to his surviving family members. Commissioner Rob […]

Being the leader of any professional sports league is a tall task, and it’s a role that Rob Manfred has assumed with the MLB since he took over for Bud Selig back in 2015. While Manfred has been a divisive commissioner since he took over, he recently announced that he will be stepping down as […]

Longtime baseball executive Theo Epstein would reportedly “listen” to offers to become the next MLB commissioner after Rob Manfred. Epstein, who helped construct rosters so both Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs could end their historically long championship droughts, would be open at least a conversation about leading MLB, according to Evan Drellich of The […]

With Pitchers and catchers reporting for 2024 Spring Training, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was asked to address some of the biggest topics and issues facing the game today. The one that is perhaps most noticeable at the current moment is the potential need for a free agency deadline, which Manfred discussed, per Bleacher Report’s Zach […]

There are different opinions on Rob Manfred as the MLB Commissioner, as there are with anyone with that job title for any sport. With that said, reports indicate that his time is coming to an end soon. Manfred will no longer be the Commissioner of the MLB in 2029, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. […]

The Oakland Athletics have been planning a potential move to Las Vegas for quite some time now, but Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is intent on keeping the American League team in the Bay Area. According to Thao, the Athletics’ owner John Fisher is having serious difficulties with the Vegas move, which has led to further […]

The Oakland Athletics are still looking for a temporary home as they prepare to move to Las Vegas in 2028. The A’s need to find their temporary home soon, however. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred sent a stern warning to the team ahead of 2024 spring training, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic. “Rob Manfred said […]

The MLB owners unanimously approved for the Oakland Athletics to move to Las Vegas. The move is devastating for the city of Oakland and their sports fans, as every major sports team has now left the city. The Athletics will now join the former Oakland Raiders in Las Vegas. The Golden State Warriors are still […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred could potentially look into reseeding the MLB playoffs after the Atlanta Braves’ early exit this season. Manfred weighed in on the current MLB playoffs format in an interview with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on Wednesday. “I think about all the things people raise kind of like fish hooks. Some of them […]

The “opener” is a term MLB fans have heard quite often in recent years. The strategy that originally gained traction with the Tampa Bay Rays and proceeded to make its way around the league drew mixed reviews. For those who may not be aware, the opener is a pitcher who starts a game for a […]

The Oakland Athletics are rumored to be moving to Las Vegas at some point. MLB owners are reportedly expected to vote on the A’s potential move in November, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “MLB owners are expected to officially vote on the A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas at their owners’ meetings Nov. […]

There’s a chance that the Oakland Athletics won’t be the only MLB moving to a new city within the next few years. Maybe the Milwaukee Brewers will find a different home. The Brewers could at least start exploring the possibility of relocation if they don’t receive funding to make ballpark renovations, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s […]

MLB’s new rule changes might be one of the best things to happen to baseball since the 1998 Home Run Race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. With the 2023 MLB trade deadline just a few days away, the league is in the midst of its biggest attendance increase in 25 years. MLB attendance is […]

MLB owners approved a four-year extension for the league’s commissioner Rob Manfred in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, ensuring that he will be the commissioner through at least the 2028 season, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. As expected, MLB fans were not thrilled to hear the news. Rob Manfred has not been a popular commissioner. […]

With the Oakland Athletics just about set to relocate to Las Vegas, Oakland mayor Sheng Thao made a massive effort to reverse the course at the MLB All-Star Game. Thao met with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and provided documents showing that the city has a plan to renovate the Athletics’ ballpark, according to Ken Rosenthal […]

The MLB is known for its long, rigorous season, consisting of an exhausting 162 games. The season, which can start in the last week of March, first week of April, continues all the way until sometimes the first couple days of October. That means that a typical MLB season, technically, is played in eight out […]

According to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, there are two roadblocks keeping MLB expansion from happening at the moment. For Rob Manfred, who has been clear about wanting to expand MLB from thirty teams to thirty two teams, the two roadblocks involve the situations with the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics. The Oakland Athletics have […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred ruffled some feathers with his initial remarks about the “reverse boycott” by Oakland Athletics fans on June 13. Over a week later, Manfred is clarifying his comments about the Athletics fans’ protest of ownership and the team’s impending move to Las Vegas. The Athletics more than tripled their average attendance with […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has been criticized for many of his decision, perhaps most notably for not punishing any of the Houston Astros’ players who were involved in the team’s sign-stealing scandal. More than three years after Astros players admitted to banging on a trash can to notify hitters what pitch was coming, Manfred has […]

Robot umpires taking over the MLB won’t happen in 2024, per commissioner Rob Manfred via ESPN. The automatic ball-strike system (ABS) is being used in half of the games at the Triple-A level this season. MLB is unlikely to adopt the change next season. “I think there’s some sentiment among the group that we made […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred isn’t endearing himself to fans of the Oakland Athletics with the team on the precipice of moving to Las Vegas. The commissioner said he felt sorry for Athletics’ fans, though he seemingly placed the blame on Oakland for the franchise’s likely Las Vegas relocation. “I do not like this outcome,” Rob […]

The Oakland Athletics have been one of the biggest stories in baseball this week with their win streak and the reverse boycott amid John Fisher attempting to move the team to Las Vegas. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred offered an honest statement on the state of the Athletics and the potential move to Las Vegas. “I […]

Former St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is starting a new journey after recently retiring from the MLB. He has been named special assistant to commissioner Rob Manfred with a focus on player relations in the Dominican Republic, reports MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams. “Beyond his [Albert Pujols] long list of accomplishments on the field, […]

A Salt Lake City consortium led by former Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller plans to pursue a Major League Baseball expansion franchise in the coming years, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Gail Miller-led consortium touts the area’s population growth in the area, strong economy and baseball history as draws for the expansion spot, […]

Major League Baseball has long been criticized for the pay the league gives to its minor league players. The pay for minor league baseball players is about to change thanks to a new agreement between the MLB and MLB Players Association. The MLB and MLBPA have agreed to the first-ever minor league collective bargaining agreement, […]

Fans of Major League Baseball have debated whether robotic umpires should make their way to MLB for years. Commissioner Rob Manfred has opened up more about the possibility in recent days. Manfred admitted to The Athletic the MLB is looking to implement automatic ball-and-strike calling technology. He called the implementation of such technology “the next […]

If money alone determined the winner of the World Series every year, Steve Cohen’s New York Mets would be the runaway winner for 2023. As the MLB season draws near, they’re tied up to roughly $375 million in luxury tax payroll with almost $500 million committed to free agents this offseason alone. Whether lavish spending […]

Rich Hill recently had conversations with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about improving the consistency of the baseballs. Appearing on the Foul Territory show, Hill did not inspire much confidence that the commissioner is making it a priority. Rich Hill reveals discussions he's had with Rob Manfred about needing to make more consistent baseballs. "I don't […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing sign-stealing accusations from a book written by The Athletic’s Evan Drellich. Dave Roberts responded to the allegations by stating MLB investigated the Dodgers and “came away with nothing.” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was asked about the situation on Thursday. The commissioner got brutally honest on MLB’s investigation of sign-stealing allegations […]

The Oakland Athletics could soon be relocating to Las Vegas, according to team owner John Fisher. The MLB has not had any recent discussions with Oakland city officials, and are now focusing their attention on potentially moving the franchise, according to NBC Bay Area’s Jay Cohen. “Mr. Fisher wants to make the best deal to […]

Chicago White Sox Mike Clevinger became embroiled in controversy in late January after the mother of Clevinger’s child, Olivia Finestead, alleged that the 32-year old starting pitcher had been guilty of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse towards her, as well as child abuse towards their daughter. The MLB promptly investigated such allegations in cooperation with […]

The San Diego Padres are sparing no expense on the team they are hoping to build into a champion. Landing Xander Bogaerts in free agency gives the team another star to build around and an even higher payroll that signifies their commitment to winning. Everyone has a take on their plan to sign all the […]

The MLB’s Joint Competition Committee unanimously voted to make the runner on second in extra innings rule permanent for regular season games, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Baseball fans were not too happy about the news on Twitter, directing their anger at commissioner Rob Manfred. The rule was initially put into place during the […]