Toronto Blue Jays Receiving Strong Consideration To Host Future MLB All-Star Game At Rogers Centre
The Philadelphia Phillies and Citizens Bank Park are already confirmed as the host for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, but the Toronto Blue Jays could be an option to receive the honor in the near future. The 2025 All-Star Game…
List Of Future MLB All-Star Game Locations: 2026, 2027 & Beyond
With the 95th Midsummer Classic in the books, the focus now shifts to teams hosting future MLB All-Star Games, beginning with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in 2026. Along with the the exhibition game, MLB All-Star Week festivities…
ABS Challenge System To Be Used During 2025 MLB All-Star Game
The Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system has not seen any use in the Majors since Spring Training, but it's going to make a special appearance in the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. The ABS system has been put through…
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Hopes To Find Replacement For ESPN’s TV Rights By All-Star Game
A big change is coming to the distribution of Major League Baseball games as ESPN’s TV rights contract will expire at the end of the 2025 season. The self-proclaimed “worldwide leader in sports” and MLB mutually agreed to opt out…
Rob Manfred Planning On Bringing ABS Challenge System To MLB Games In 2026
The Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system represents the latest evolution in the way baseball is to be played at the Major League level. With the ABS, home-plate umpires still are in charge of calling balls and strikes during games, but…
Commissioner Rob Manfred Removes Pete Rose From MLB’s Permanently Ineligible List
Commissioner Rob Manfred implemented sweeping changes to MLB's ineligible list as it pertains to individuals who have passed away, including Pete Rose. Manfred concluded MLB's policy should now apply such that permanent ineligibility ends once the disciplined individual has passed…
Rob Manfred: Dodgers’ Spending ‘More Sustainable’ Than George Steinbrenner’s Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a top-10 payroll in each full season since they were purchased by the Guggenheim ownership group in May 2012, and held the highest payroll in baseball in seven of those years. A sustained financial…
Rob Manfred Anticipates ABS Challenge System Will Be Part Of Next CBA Negotiations
Major League Baseball brought the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system to select Spring Training games this year, which was met with general approval across the sport. While home-plate umpires were still tasked with calling balls and strikes, players had the…
Rob Manfred: Las Vegas Baseball Stadium ‘On Time’ For Athletics’ Move In 2028
The Athletics began the process of a controversial and very messy move to Las Vegas in 2025, making their intentions clear after playing 57 seasons in Oakland. The Athletics decided to leave Oakland despite the new stadium they hope to…
Rob Manfred Hopes To Bring ABS Challenge System To The Majors In 2026
The Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system was the latest experiment brought to the Major League level as it was utilized during Spring Training games this year. That came after a successful trial run in the Minor Leagues during the second…
Rob Manfred Impressed By Shohei Ohtani’s Stardom In Japan
The Los Angeles Dodgers' trip to Japan for the Tokyo Series to begin the 2025 season was an unquestioned success on all fronts. Not only did they sweep the Chicago Cubs as part of their historic eight wins in a…
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred: Torpedo Bats ‘Absolutely Good For Baseball’
One of the biggest storylines of the 2025 season thus far has been the use of the new torpedo bats by several players around the league. The New York Yankees made headlines during Opening Week when five players homered with…
