The Latest Breaking News from Rob Manfred

Little guys make the big show: Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991

The Milwaukee Brewers defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers sets up a unique low-budget World Series matchup. This series will begin on October 23 and features teams with lower payrolls. No small-market team has won the World Series since 2015, with recent winners predominantly from larger markets. MLB faces potential labor…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

MLB won't consider game at Grand Teton National Park, says was only conducting initial due diligence

Major League Baseball has decided not to consider Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming for a game

The Independent UK · Oct 1

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

Justice department says it will investigate MLB amid Pride hats controversy

The league was referred to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for possible religious discrimination

The Guardian - US · Jun 19

Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed-use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues

When the Atlanta Braves opened Truist Park in 2017, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called it a “watershed” moment.

The Conversation · Apr 22

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