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The Latest Breaking News from Rob Manfred

How MLB's upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

ESPN is nearing a deal with Major League Baseball to distribute out-of-market games

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Rob Manfred Can't Fix Baseball. But These 4 Changes Might.

Plus: College football insanity, fans jailed in Venezuela, and the benefits of betting

Reason · Aug 19, 2025

Rob Manfred Drops Two Big Updates on MLB’s Television Future

How you watch the Major League Baseball postseason may soon change.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2025

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Rob Manfred Opens Up on Possibility of Expansion, Geographic Realignment

MLB could be expanding and realigning in the near future.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2025

Why Does Cameron Young Have An MLB Logo On His Shirt?

Eagle-eyed golf fans will notice Cameron Young wears the MLB logo on his shirt collar, but what is the reason?

Golf Monthly · Aug 3, 2025

Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies' Harper

The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Rob Manfred Downplays Locker Room Confrontation With Phillies Star Bryce Harper

Rob Manfred addressed reports of his locker room confrontation with Bryce Harper while speaking to media on Friday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2025

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MLB Officially Announces Location of 2027 All-Star Game

Major League Baseball has officially revealed the host city and baseball park for the 2027 All-Star Game.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2025

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during meeting, AP source says

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the conversation

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Bryce Harper Cursed Out Rob Manfred in Recent Phillies Locker Room Run-In

The Phillies star was not happy with the commissioner over talks of a potential baseball salary cap.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2025

Tale of 3 A's cities: Oakland left behind, Sacramento a temporary stop, Las Vegas awaits

The Athletics have moved to a Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento for three years, leaving behind mixed feelings

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump's latest comments

President Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

ESPN One of Three Bidders for MLB Rights Despite Recent Opt-Out, Rob Manfred Confirms

ESPN opted out of the rest of its seven-year MLB package in February, and was set to end a 35-year relationship with the league.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2025

Rob Manfred Says MLB Exploring Sending Players to 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Baseball is the last Olympic holdout among the four major North American men's sports leagues.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

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The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025

MLB storylines at the All-Star break: bullpen woes, dazzling Detroit and torpedo bats reconsidered

There’s plenty to ponder over as Major League Baseball takes a rare pause before the second-half stretch run

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025

MLB Makes Decision on Where Rays Will Host Potential Playoff Games

Tampa Bay is currently confined to an 11,000-seat stadium.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025

MLB Working Toward Allowing Players to Participate in 2028 Olympics

Commissioner Rob Manfred and the MLBPA are incentivized to reach a deal that would allow big-leaguers to play in the Games for the first time.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025

MLB’s About-Face on Georgia’s Politics Is a Sign of the Times

The league moved its draft and All-Star Game away from Atlanta in 2021 after the passage of a controversial law. This year, commissioner Rob Manfred has avoided the issue, and he’s far from alone.

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

Rob Manfred: MLB Needs to Deal With 'Issue' of Pirates, Other Non-Competitive Teams

Pittsburgh hasn't finished higher than fourth place in the NL Central since 2016.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

Aaron Judge Has Surprising Stance on ABS Technology Coming to MLB

The Automatic Ball and Strike System could potentially be implemented as soon as next season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

Rob Manfred Says MLB Is 'in Process' of Implementing Huge Umpire Change for 2026

MLB will be using ABS technology during the All-Star Game, and Rob Manfred hinted it could be used in the league regularly as early as next year.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2025

MLBPA Official Says Players Are Skeptical About Potential Future Salary Cap

The current collective bargaining agreement will expire in Dec. 2026.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2025

Clayton Kershaw Named All-Star As 'Legend Pick' After Nod From Rob Manfred

Clayton Kershaw is an MLB All-Star, thanks Rob Manfred who named the pitcher to the game as a 'Legend Pick.'

The Guardian - US · Jul 2, 2025

Debacle in the desert: will the Athletics’ $1.75bn stadium on the Vegas Strip ever be built?

It’s been over two years since the A’s were awarded public funding for their new ballpark. But despite last month’s “groundbreaking”, its completion is anything but certain

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las Vegas

With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new A’s Ballpark serving as the backdrop, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: “We are Vegas’ team.”

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