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Rob Manfred Butchers Pronunciation of MLB Draft’s Top Pick While Announcing Selection

Rob Manfred incorrectly pronounced the name of No. 1 pick Roch Cholowsky.

Sports Illustrated

MLB accuses Giants of ‘inadequate’ communication after Pride Night controversy

MLB Commissioner addressed Pride cap dispute in letter to Sen. Josh Hawley

The Independent UK

Major League Baseball Teams Have the Right To Offer Pride Uniforms. Should They?

The league’s conduct is indisputably protected by the First Amendment. But that doesn't make it wise.

Reason

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Justice department says it will investigate MLB amid Pride hats controversy

The league was referred to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for possible religious discrimination

The Guardian - US

Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed-use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues

When the Atlanta Braves opened Truist Park in 2017, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called it a “watershed” moment.

The Conversation

Why Cameron Young Is Wearing an MLB Logo on His Shirt at the Masters

Cameron Young's attire features an interesting and iconic patch.

Sports Illustrated

MLB doubles down on gambling with new Polymarket deal

MLB’s past few seasons have been plagued by a spate of gambling scandals.

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Netflix’s Opening Night Yankees-Giants Broadcast Was a Complete and Total Embarrassment

It was crystal clear that Netflix had no interest in catering to baseball fans during its first MLB telecast.

Sports Illustrated

The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason

The Independent UK

Florida's DeSantis and MLB commissioner support new Rays stadium in Tampa

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred have expressed support for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays

The Independent UK

MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for six teams this season

The Independent UK

Rob Manfred Says MLB Considering In-Season Tournament and Other Schedule Changes

The commissioner’s latest bright idea is sure to rankle.

Sports Illustrated

Manfred says MLB prepared to produce and distribute local broadcasts for FanDuel network teams

Major League Baseball is ready to handle local broadcasts for teams with uncertain telecasts because of FanDuel Sports Network's financial issues

The Independent UK

Here Are the Sports Figures Who Received Votes in New York’s Mayoral Election

The Big Apple loves its athletes.

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The Independent UK

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he's opposed to it

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he regrets his initial support for legalizing sports betting

The Independent UK

MLB will comply with Senate's request for gambling investigation documents, commissioner says

Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee's request for documents on gambling investigations

The Independent UK

MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal, benefiting both parties

Axios

"Integrity crisis": Senate committee to investigate MLB over gambling scandal

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted this month.

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The staggering amount the Dodgers paid in salaries for back-to-back World Series wins

The players' association is bracing to resist a push for a salary cap

The Independent UK

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't think slugger Shohei Ohtani heard Toronto fans' taunts

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani bothered much by boos, and he doesn’t think the Japanese slugger heard fans in Toronto taunting him during Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night

The Independent UK

Rob Manfred increasingly confident major leaguers will play in 2028 LA Olympics

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is increasingly confident big league players will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Independent UK

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing deals TV with NBC, ESPN, Netflix, Apple

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play games in London next season due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and TV commitments

The Guardian - US

A Mets-Yankees-Red Sox super division sounds crazy. Until you think about it ...

Rob Manfred is taking aim at the old league structure, renewing the battle between the National Pastime’s traditional and reform factions

The Independent UK

How MLB's upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

ESPN is nearing a deal with Major League Baseball to distribute out-of-market games

Reason

Rob Manfred Can't Fix Baseball. But These 4 Changes Might.

Plus: College football insanity, fans jailed in Venezuela, and the benefits of betting

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