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Rob Manfred Shared Honest Take on MLB’s Torpedo Bat Craze

The MLB commissioner dished on the latest fad taking over the league: Torpedo bats.

Sports Illustrated

What NASCAR's newly created 'commissioner' position means for the sport

The term 'commissioner' is something fans of most stick-and-ball sports are extremely familiar with. The NFL has Roger Goodell, the NBA has Adam Silver, the MLB has Rob Manfred, but it's a role that hasn't really existed in the same form in NASCAR.

Motorsport

NFL Media Undergoing Major Shakeups This Offseason

J.J. Watt’s promotion to calling games leaves a spot open on CBS’s ‘NFL Today.’

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Disney Walks From MLB Deal; ESPN Bet Could Be Out Next

Disney opted out of its TV rights deal with Major League Baseball. Penn Entertainment CEO issues ESPN Bet warning.

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Manfred considering petition to have Rose posthumously removed from ineligible list, AP source says

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition to have Pete Rose posthumously removed from Major League Baseball’s ineligible list, according to a person familiar with the situation

The Independent UK

Rob Manfred Considering Petition From Pete Rose's Family for Reinstatement

MLB"s hit king died on Sept. 30.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Discussing National TV Contract With Three Outlets Following ESPN Opt Out

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is searching for the future of baseball broadcasts.

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ESPN Disputes Breakup With MLB Over National TV Deal Was 'Mutual'

The network has been partners with MLB since 1990.

Sports Illustrated

For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system

Despite years of corruption and criticism, the entry point for talented players from the Dominican Republic into Major League Baseball's development pipeline remains a Wild West form of free agency

The Independent UK

Why Rob Manfred, MLB Decided to Drop ESPN As National TV Partner

Manfred laid out the situation in a letter to MLB owners.

Sports Illustrated

MLB, ESPN Agree to Drop National TV Contract Following 2025 Season

Rob Manfred sent a letter to MLB owners on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Players React To Dodgers' Big Spending

Explore the discussion around the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, financial gap, and competitive dynamics in Major League Baseball.

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Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball

Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation

Sports Illustrated

MLB Upholds Firing of Umpire Pat Hoberg Over Gambling Violations

The umpire who was widely praised for calling a “perfect game” in the 2022 World Series shared sports betting accounts with a professional poker player and friend who bet on baseball.

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SI:AM | Pros and Cons of Adam Silver’s Radical Idea to Shorten NBA Games

The commissioner floated the possibility of playing 10-minute quarters, but is it a good idea?

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All-Traina Thoughts Mailbag: Tony Romo, Tom Brady, Super Bowl Sunday and More

Looking at Jim Nantz and Romo’s future; Brady’s conflict of interest, Netflix’s NFL future, betting and more.

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"Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker dies at 90

The former baseball player called games for the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 50 years

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Rob Manfred Clarifies His Stance on Controversial 'Golden At-Bat' Idea

Rob Manfred clarified his stance on the embattled 'Golden At-Bat' idea and explained how close MLB is to actually implementing it.

The Guardian - US

Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’

The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries

USA Today Sports Media Group

An old interview showed that Rob Manfred was vehemently against the Golden At-Bat rule he’s now considering

"You're wasting my time."

Sports Illustrated

Old Audio of Rob Manfred Ripping Idea Similar to Golden At-Bat Rule Resurfaces

Rob Manfred didn’t like the golden at-bat when Stugotz pitched the idea years ago on the Le Batard show.

Sports Illustrated

Yankees Announcer Michael Kay Defends Rob Manfred's 'Golden At-Bat' Proposal

Michael Kay came to the defense of Rob Manfred and the idea of the "Golden At-Bat."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Major League Baseball’s terrible Golden At-Bat idea might not actually be so bad

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