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On YouTubeMLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 29
Rob Manfred Supports Significant Change to MLB Free Agency
The start of Spring Training is just over two weeks away, yet several talented players remain unsigned as MLB free agency continues to crawl along. There was a flurry of activity with Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger recently agreeing to respective contracts, but a freeze has otherwise largely persisted throughout the offseason.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 28
2026 MLB Trade Deadline Set For Aug. 3
The MLB trade deadline historically has fallen on July 31 each season, but the 2022-2026 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) allows commissioner Rob Manfred to set it anywhere between July 28 and Aug.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 27
What 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Date Means for Dodgers
An oft-overlooked aspect of the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) is commissioner Rob Manfred having the authority to determine the date of the trade deadline for each season.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 26
Rob Manfred Defends Dodgers Amid Calls for MLB Salary Cap
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain firmly in the spotlight, both for winning back-to-back World Series and amid a raging debate as to whether or not they're ruining baseball.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 25
Rob Manfred Admires How Dodgers Organization Conducts Itself
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ signing of Kyle Tucker to a record four-year, $240 million contract has added a whole bunch of fuel to the salary cap debate. The Dodgers have seemingly pushed multiple MLB team owners to the brink, with some calling for a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to curb aggressive spending.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 20
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Wants To Address Competitiveness & Blackouts In Next CBA
With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, representatives from Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are expected to begin formal negotiations this spring.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / January 18
MLBPA Should Call MLB Owners’ Bluff, Push for Cap. Here’s Why: 
Players would actually make more money under a cap system, despite ownership cries about rising costs. Major League Baseball is the only one of the four major North American sports leagues without a salary cap.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 13
Rob Manfred: MLB Has Discussed Shortening Schedule & Adding In-Season Tournament
Major League Baseball has introduced several new rule changes over the years, including the addition of a pitch clock, shift restrictions and ghost runner in extra innings.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 11
Chicago Cubs Just Showed Why a Free Agent Deadline Wouldn't Work
Earlier in the week, there was plenty of discussion from MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, about his desire for a signing deadline during free agency. Other leagues have a deadline, and that day is always a big deal for those sports.
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 / Last Word On Sports / January 10
MLB Commissioner Provides Updates ahead of CBA Negotiations
fredsngMLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will be a popular person in the coming months as the MLB CBA negotiations are set to kick off in December. Thursday, Manfred took some time to go on New York Sports Radio Station WFAN (in which I frequent daily) with Craig Carton and Chris ‘Big Mac’ McMonigle.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 9
MLB Notebook: D-backs’ Ketel Marte won’t be traded, Rob Manfred wants free agency signing deadline, Blue Jays returning to Sunday Night Baseball
Don’t look now, but pitchers and catchers are due to report for spring training in nearly one month. And yet, several marquee free agents remain available,
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9
Nine Teams Terminate Contracts With Main Street Sports
The nine MLB teams who had contracts with Main Street Sports have terminated those contracts with the company. It’s possible that some of them eventually work out new deals with the broadcaster, which operates channels under the FanDuel Sports Network banner.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 10
Tony Clark issues forceful response to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred once again suggested the league could benefit from a free-agent signing deadline each offseason.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / January 9
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reiterates Plans To Retire After Contract Expires
Rob Manfred has had a controversial time as the commissioner of Major League Baseball since taking over for Bud Selig in January 2015. Some fans appreciated the changes he’s made to the game to speed up the tempo and his attempts to increase offense, but they have also been changes that traditional fans are mostly against.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 9
MLB News: Tarik Skubal arbitration drama, FanDuel broadcasting deal, Rob Manfred comments
Happy Friday, everyone. We’ve had a lot of big news in the last twenty-four hours, with the Tigers ending their broadcasting contract with FanDuel, and of course, the biggest bit of news being that the team failed to settle on arbitration terms with Tarik Skubal.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 9
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addresses work stoppage worries as potential lockout looms
The collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association expires on Dec. 1, 2026. Most expect that a lockout will at least threaten some regular-season games in 2027.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9
MLB Has Had Internal Conversations About In-Season Tournament
Major League Baseball has had conversations about what would be radical changes to the schedule. Commissioner Rob Manfred made an appearance on New York’s WFAN with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle and identified two possibilities that the league has discussed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 9
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says radical changes to season have been discussed
Manfred has not been afraid to implement big changes to the game.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 23
Cubs receive stern Rob Manfred warning before cheaping out again
The Chicago Cubs are one of the truly marquee franchises in all off baseball, but you would never know it based on the way they have operated in recent years.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / November 10
MLB alleged threat to Bryce Harper shows how brutal lockout will be
If the manner in which Phillies star Bryce Harper allegedly was treated by one of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's henchmen is any indication, baseball's upcoming labor negotiations could get ugly real fast.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25
Tampa Bay Rays facing major problem if they make the playoffs
The Rays are on a hot streak that has them positioned to make the MLB playoffs, but that could present a big challenge.
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