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Rob Manfred Clarifies His Stance on Controversial 'Golden At-Bat' Idea

Rob Manfred clarified his stance on the embattled 'Golden At-Bat' idea and explained how close MLB is to actually implementing it.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’

The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries

The Guardian - US

An old interview showed that Rob Manfred was vehemently against the Golden At-Bat rule he’s now considering

"You're wasting my time."

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Old Audio of Rob Manfred Ripping Idea Similar to Golden At-Bat Rule Resurfaces

Rob Manfred didn’t like the golden at-bat when Stugotz pitched the idea years ago on the Le Batard show.

Sports Illustrated

Yankees Announcer Michael Kay Defends Rob Manfred's 'Golden At-Bat' Proposal

Michael Kay came to the defense of Rob Manfred and the idea of the "Golden At-Bat."

Sports Illustrated

Major League Baseball’s terrible Golden At-Bat idea might not actually be so bad

We can make this fun, people.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners

The MLB commissioner revealed the "Golden At-Bat" rule has been discussed at owners meetings.

Sports Illustrated

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All-Mailbag Traina Thoughts: NBA on Amazon, Sports Betting Programming and More

Amazon would be smart to pair Ian Eagle and Blake Griffin on NBA games.

Sports Illustrated

St. Petersburg council approves $23M repair to hurricane-ravaged Tropicana Field roof

The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of Tropicana Field, with the goal of having the home of the Tampa Bay Rays ready for the 2026 season

The Independent UK

MLB to Test Robot Umpires in Spring Training, Could Use in Regular Season by 2026

Robot umpires will be further tested in spring training and could make their way to regular-season MLB games by 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Roki Sasaki's Agent Blasts MLB Executives for Floating Rumors of Dodgers Agreement

Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe blasted MLB executives for floating rumors that the Japanese pitcher has a handshake contract agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred Addresses Public Doubt of Athletics' Planned Relocation to Las Vegas

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about the A's proposed move to Southern Nevada.

Sports Illustrated

MLB To Test Robot Umpires During Spring Training

MLB is testing robot umpires in spring training for potential regular-season use in 2026, aiming to modernize officiating.

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MLB Seeking 2025 Home For Tampa Bay Rays

MLB actively seeks new home for Tampa Bay Rays post-Hurricane Milton. Discussions on temporary venues, Olympics participation, and pitching strategies.

International Business Times

Baseball Blockbuster As Yankees, Dodgers Clash In World Series

The most eagerly anticipated World Series showdown in decades gets under way here Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Yankees in what promises to be a baseball blockbuster for the ages.

The Independent UK

MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfit

Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why MLB teams have STRAUSS ads on their helmets during the World Series

Fans are not happy about the look.

Sports Illustrated

The Outsider: A Long, Strange Trip From Las Vegas to L.A. With Pete Rose

Rose died Monday at the age of 83. In 2015, SI's Tom Verducci went along for a ride with him as baseball's banished hit king traveled from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fans were furious at MLB after Mets-Braves series was postponed and forced into a doubleheader with Hurricane Helene looming

MLB really could have planned this better.

Sports Illustrated

Longtime MLBer Billy Bean, Advocate for LGBTQ Inclusion in Baseball, Dies at 60

The trailblazing six-year big-leaguer played for the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres.

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