The Latest Breaking News from Rob Manfred

The MLB and its Dominican pipeline is selling false promises and shady contracts to children as young as 11

Is your team giving kids behind-the-curtain deals before the MLB allows it?

Fortune · Sep 16

How the NBA's Kawhi Leonard-Clippers Punishment Compares to Other Penalties in Sports History

From SMU’s death penalty to the Black Sox scandal, where does the discipline against the Clippers stack up?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3

Rob Manfred Butchers Pronunciation of MLB Draft’s Top Pick While Announcing Selection

Rob Manfred incorrectly pronounced the name of No. 1 pick Roch Cholowsky.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11

Why Cameron Young Is Wearing an MLB Logo on His Shirt at the Masters

Cameron Young's attire features an interesting and iconic patch.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12

MLB doubles down on gambling with new Polymarket deal

MLB’s past few seasons have been plagued by a spate of gambling scandals.

The Conversation · Apr 2

Netflix’s Opening Night Yankees-Giants Broadcast Was a Complete and Total Embarrassment

It was crystal clear that Netflix had no interest in catering to baseball fans during its first MLB telecast.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 26

The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Florida's DeSantis and MLB commissioner support new Rays stadium in Tampa

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred have expressed support for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays

The Independent UK · Feb 3

MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for six teams this season

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Rob Manfred Says MLB Considering In-Season Tournament and Other Schedule Changes

The commissioner’s latest bright idea is sure to rankle.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 8