Tag: Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred: MLB Won’t Return Until ‘Public Health Situation Has Improved’

When Major League Baseball cancelled remaining Spring Training games in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

MLB News: Rob Manfred Believes Automated Strike Zone Is ‘More Accurate’ Than Human Umpire

Ever since he took over as commissioner of Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred has consistently looked for ways to...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred ‘Optimistic’ Baseball Activities Will Resume ‘At Some Point In May’

Major League Baseball joined the NBA, NHL and other professional sports leagues last month by temporarily...

MLB Extends Stipend Pay For Minor Leaguers Through May 31 Or Beginning Of 2020 Season

Major League Baseball announced the extension of financial support for Minor League players through May 31 or until...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Receptive To Possibly Shortening Games From 9 Innings

Major League Baseball temporarily suspended its operations two weeks ago in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Rob Manfred Concedes MLB Won’t Play 162-Game Season, Focused On ‘Credible Number’ & Entertainment

Upon Major League Baseball initially delaying the start of the 2020 season for two weeks because of the coronavirus...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Writes Letter To Fans, Encourages Using Passion For Opening Day In Determination To Overcome Coronavirus Pandemic

It was only two weeks ago Major League Baseball moved to cancel all remaining Spring Training games and delay the...

Rob Manfred Rules Out April 9 Opening Day In Response To CDC Coronavirus Recommendations, But Remains Hopeful To Play Full MLB Season

While Major League Baseball first attempted to address the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by restricting clubhouse...

MLB Suspends Spring Training Games, Postpones World Baseball Classic Qualifier Games & Delays Start Of 2020 Regular Season Delayed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Following in the footsteps of the NBA and MLS, Major League Baseball moved to suspend all Spring Training games...

MLB, MLBPA At Odds Over Future Punishments To Players Who Electronically Steal Signs; How To Limit Video

The biggest storyline of the winter wasn't a free-agent signing or trade, but rather the Houston Astros' sign-stealing...

Rob Manfred Willing To Meet With Players For ‘Civil Discourse’ Regarding Questions About Astros’ Sign-Stealing Scandal

Outrage that the Houston Astros and Major League Baseball have received from players around the league since the...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reiterates Astros Continued Method Of Hitting Trash Can Through 2017 World Series

As full-squad workouts begin for all 30 MLB teams this week, many players have taken the opportunity to share their...