After a source told Presse Canadienne that a Montreal investor group had met MLB conditions to bring pro baseball back to the city, members of the said investment group said on the record there’s no deal on the horizon. (more…)
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Rob Manfred: Chase Field Needs Work
In recent comments, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred backed the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ claim that Chase Field is in need of improvement. (more…)
Rick Kriseman Meets with Rob Manfred on Rays Ballpark
Seeking to address his city’s role in the ongoing search for a new Tampa Bays Ballpark, St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman met MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Manfred Discusses Rays Ballpark Search
During a conference on Monday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the Tampa Bay Rays ongoing search for a new ballpark. (more…)
MLB Labor Agreement Goes Down to the Wire
MLB’s collective-bargaining agreement with the players union is set to expire on Dec. 1, and reports indicate two huge issues remain to be resolved — but there’s still the chance 21 years of labor peace could be challenged next month. (more…)
A’s Taking More Active Approach in Oakland
After years of pursuing ballparks in other locations, it appears that Oakland A’s are taking a more active approach in their home city. (more…)
Manfred, Oakland Still Hoping for New A’s Ballpark
Oakland officials are expressing confidence that they can keep the Oakland A’s in town, and they appear to have a key backer in commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Manfred Reinforces Montreal as Expansion Option
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred continues to discuss the possibility of expanding to 32 teams, and says that Montreal could be in the mix. (more…)
MLB Revives Talk of a London Exhibition Game
Though efforts to bring MLB exhibition games to London in 2017 were scrapped earlier this summer, the plan to bring teams to London Stadium was revived after meetings between Commissioner Rob Manfred and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. (more…)
MLB Holding Firm on Overtime Stance
Major League Baseball is continuing to hold firm on its stance that minor league players should not receive overtime pay. (more…)
MLB: No London Games in 2017
Despite a previously stated desire from Major League Baseball to play regular season games in London next year, the league has officially cancelled those plans. (more…)
Manfred Backs Oakland for New A’s Ballpark
During a meeting with the media at Major League Baseball‘s All-Star festivities, commissioner Rob Manfred said that the best option for a new Oakland A’s ballpark may lie in to Oakland. (more…)
Manfred: We Would Consider Las Vegas
With Las Vegas primed to receive its first major sports franchise, commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball will not rule out an entry in the city. (more…)