Tag: Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred: MLB Owners ‘More United’ Than Ever Before

Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are embroiled in high-stakes collective bargaining negotiations as the possibility of a lockout at the end of the year looms. The biggest issue dividing the sides is the potential implementation of a…

List Of Future MLB All-Star Game Locations: 2027, 2028 & Beyond

With the 96th Midsummer Classic in the books as the Philadelphia Phillies hosted the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, the focus now shifts to teams hosting future events. Along with the exhibition, MLB All-Star Week festivities include…

MLB & Players Association Begin CBA Negotiations

With the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) set to expire at 8:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 1, 2026, reaching agreement on the framework of a new deal before that point is imperative. Though, the reality is that probability is widely…

MLB Considering Partnering With Prediction Markets

Major League Baseball has formed a close relationship with gambling companies over the years, to a point that it has become integrated into the game day experience during broadcasts. At the same time, MLB has also seen former Cleveland Guardians…

Rob Manfred Optimistic MLB Will Participate In 2028 Olympics

The 2028 Olympics (LA28) are coming to Los Angeles, and among the highlights is the return of baseball and softball to the games. Baseball was last included as an official Olympic event during the Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics, with the…

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Likes Idea Of Salary Cap Floor

The possible implementation of a salary cap is one of the biggest issues dividing Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) as collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations are set to begin in the spring. The league believes a salary…

Rob Manfred Admires How Dodgers Organization Conducts Itself

The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Kyle Tucker to a record four-year, $240 million contract has added a whole bunch of fuel to the salary cap debate. The Dodgers have seemingly pushed multiple MLB team owners to the brink, with…

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Wants To Address Competitiveness & Blackouts In Next CBA

With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, representatives from Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are expected to begin formal negotiations this spring. One of the biggest issues dividing the sport is…

Rob Manfred: MLB Has Discussed Shortening Schedule & Adding In-Season Tournament

Major League Baseball has introduced several new rule changes over the years, including the addition of a pitch clock, shift restrictions and ghost runner in extra innings. The league is now set to implement the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) Challenge…

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reiterates Plans To Retire After Contract Expires

Rob Manfred has had a controversial time as the commissioner of Major League Baseball since taking over for Bud Selig in January 2015. Some fans appreciated the changes he's made to the game to speed up the tempo and his…

Rob Manfred: MLB Umpires Prefer Full Automated Strike Zone Over Challenge System

With the Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system in line to be fully integrated in Major League games at the start of next season, it will mark the biggest rule change the sport has seen since the implementation of the pitch…

Commissioner Rob Manfred Committed To Avoid MLB Lockout That Results In Missed Games

With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, 2026, representatives from MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) recently met to begin discussing key labor issues. The two sides are believed to be at odds over…