The Atlanta Braves may host an All-Star Game in the coming years, as Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred recently confirmed that SunTrust Park is in the running for the 2021 game. (more…)
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Manfred: There’s Work Remaining on Rays Ballpark Deal
There is still some work to be done in negotiating an agreement for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, according to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Manfred Discusses MLB Expansion; Is Nashville a Contender?
When discussing potential Major League Baseball expansion on Tuesday, commissioner Rob Manfred noted several possible markets, including Nashville. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on A’s, Rays Ballpark Searches
In comments on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on the ongoing ballpark searches of the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on Condition of Rogers Centre
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred recently discussed the condition of the Rogers Centre, a ballpark that could targeted for renovations by the Toronto Blue Jays. (more…)
Report: Portland MLB Pitch Gathering Momentum
A report indicates that a push to bring Major League Baseball to Portland is gaining traction, with a potential ownership group in contact with city officials. (more…)
A’s Continue to Pursue New Oakland Ballpark
The Oakland A’s are continuing to pursue a new Oakland ballpark, but will have to overcome some obstacles in their ongoing search. (more…)
MLB Unveils 2018 Pace of Play Initiatives
Major League Baseball has announced its latest pace of play initiatives, with several rule changes taking effect for the 2018 season. (more…)
Manfred: Ybor City Ballpark Site is Great, But Businesses Need to Support Rays
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hailed the selection of an Ybor City ballpark site as a smart decision by the Tampa Bay Rays, but warned that business support was essential to the future of the team in the region. (more…)
MLB Pitches Latest Pace of Play Proposal; Carts on Tap?
Major League Baseball has released its latest pitch to accelerate pace of play, with the proposals including bullpen carts and deferment of a pitch clock. (more…)
Manfred: Extended Netting on Tap for All MLB teams
We’ve been tracking MLB teams installing extended netting for the 2018 season, and now MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says all 30 teams will have new protective netting on Opening Day. (more…)
Indians to Drop Chief Wahoo From Uniforms in 2019
The controversial Chief Wahoo logo will be dropped from the Cleveland Indians‘ uniforms, with the move taking effect in 2019. (more…)
Why Bowman Left BAM: Inappropriate Behavior
When Bob Bowman and MLB Advanced Media parted ways, it was presented as an amicable departure. Now, a report indicates Bowman was asked to leave by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred after years of troubling workplace behavior. (more…)