Rob Manfred: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Manfred expresses optimism on 2028 Olympics

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed major league player participation in the Los Angeles Games and the league's potential new rights deal with ESPN in an interview Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / October 27

Blue Jays Game 3 notes and lineups

We have tonight’s lineups. Bo is back in the four spot. I hope there are some runs in the lineup today. We need another good start from Max Scherzer. Besides that, there isn’t much for new.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / October 27

Rob Manfred discusses potential MLB expansion in Canada beyond Montreal

The Toronto Blue Jays played host to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2025 World Series. With the excitement and fanfare that comes with playing/hosting the World Series comes all the media and MLB executives along with it.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / ESPN / October 25

Manfred: MLB 'vigilant' in policing sports betting

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the league has been "really vigilant" amid increasing questions about professional sports' ability to police the fallout from the widespread legalization of sports gambling.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Rob Manfred Faces Bitter Truth as Phillies Expose Huge MLB Crisis Amid Wild Card Series

Rob Manfred has a problem to sort out. The final attendance for this season reached 71,409,421. It marks the third straight year of attendance growth for the first time in 18 years (2005-2007).

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Rob Manfred Moves Closer to MLB’s Return to Glory with Mariners Announcement as Yankees & Dodgers Stand in the Way

In Seattle on Friday, a quiet but historic change unfolded—one that had nothing to do with on-field strategy and everything to do with how fans have watched the Mariners over the past four decades.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

MLB to take over this AL team's broadcasts in 2026

It seems the team has decided to go under the MLB umbrella.

Netflix steps up to the plate: MLB Opening Day moves to streaming in groundbreaking deal

'Narrative vote': Baseball insider makes thoughts clear on AL MVP

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 1980s

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25

Netflix steps up to the plate: MLB Opening Day moves to streaming in groundbreaking deal

For the first time in decades, the first pitch of the MLB season won't be seen on traditional broadcast television.

Yankees star Aaron Judge is in elite company after 50th home run

Yankees star Aaron Judge sets an obscure AL record

Biggest Yankees wild cards: Three players who could change team's postseason trajectory

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Dodger Blue / September 24

MLB Implementing ABS Challenge System Full Time At Start Of 2026 Season

MLB announced plans to implement the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System on a full-time basis, beginning with the 2026 regular season. The rule change comes after a vote by the joint competition committee.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

Ball-strike challenge system likely in 2026 pending Tuesday vote

Automated ball-strike challenges are coming to Major League Baseball next season. The particulars are pending a Tuesday vote from the MLB competition committee, an 11-person group that includes six team owners, four players and one umpire.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 22

Report: MLB approves Rays’ sale to group led by Patrick Zalupski

Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to Jacksonville residential developer Patrick Zalupski, the Tampa Bay Times reported Monday.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

Rob Manfred: Padres-Dodgers Games Approaching Same Level Of Rivalry As Red Sox & Yankees

Games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have taken on added significance in recent years due to increased levels of tension and three postseason meetings since 2020.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 20

Rob Manfred Hopes To Have MLB TV Rights Agreements ‘Resolved In The Next Few Weeks’

The distribution of Major League Baseball games could look very different next year as ESPN’s TV rights contract is set to expire at the end of the 2025 season.

Athletics News / Dodger Blue / August 19

Rob Manfred Hints At MLB Expansion And Realignment

There has been a lot of change happening in MLB over the past handful of seasons, and that it is expected to continue with the implementation of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 18

MLB’s hypothetical realignment could benefit the Braves

MLB realignment is once again a topic of discussion following Rob Manfred’s recent comments on the Mariners-Mets broadcast during Sunday Night Baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 18

How does division realignment impact the Toronto Blue Jays

Last night, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was interviewed during the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets game. The two clubs were playing in Williamsport, with the Little League World Series ongoing, at the annual Little League Classic.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Big changes could be coming to MLB broadcast package

Back in February, Major League Baseball and ESPN opted out of the final three years of their contract together.

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Chicago Cubs News / Dodger Blue / August 2

Rob Manfred Picks Chicago Cubs To Host 2027 MLB All-Star Game

Commissioner Rob Manfred awarded the 2027 MLB All-Star Game to the Chicago Cubs, who will host the annual event and accompanying festivities at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game

The Cubs will host the 2027 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 29

Phillies star confronted MLB commissioner in team clubhouse

When Rob Manfred visited the Phillies last week, he did anything but strengthen his relations.

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh continues his AL MVP push

Why Bo Bichette's stellar play could ultimately cost the Blue Jays

Key Royals starter to miss remainder of season with rotator cuff strain

Cubs agree to a contract extension with POBO Jed Hoyer

Nationals suffer brutal blow with prospect to undergo Tommy John surgery

2025 Speedway Classic shatters 70-year MLB attendance record

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23

Why potential NFLN, RedZone acquisition should motivate MLB to remain on ESPN

The Worldwide Leader in Sports could become even bigger if a reported deal for ESPN to acquire NFL Network and the highly successful NFL RedZone channel is finalized.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to set radar gun on fire at unprecedented rate

The Phillies need to replace this struggling bat at the deadline

Multiple Royals players could be on the Cubs' radar

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 16

Rob Manfred comments on future All-Star Game opportunity for the Blue Jays: ‘I’d like to be back in Toronto’

With All-Star festivities ending last night in Atlanta, MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred was asked about future All-Star games and had some words to say about Toronto’s chances for potential hosting duties.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Manfred on Twins sale, media rights, potential for Bay Area expansion

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media ahead of tonight’s All-Star game, touching on various topics.

MLB commissioner: Longer break in 2028 for All-Star Game, Olympics is possible

Rob Manfred on ASG: 'I'd like to be back in Toronto'

Five takeaways from 2025 MLB Home Run Derby

The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / July 15

Rob Manfred on ASG: 'I'd like to be back in Toronto'

It has been so long since Major League Baseball's All-Star Game was played north of the border, the American League squad included Carlton Fisk -- who's now 77 years old.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25