Rob Manfred interested in changing WBC schedule
"The event was so successful this time that we need to talk about frequency"
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MLB reaches multiyear partnership with Polymarket
"We're honored to announce MLB has named Polymarket as their Exclusive Prediction Market Exchange Partner."
Bryce Harper insists the WBC is great, but ‘it’s not the Olympics’
He's hoping MLB and the union can agree to let players compete in the 2028 LA Games.
Rob Manfred hints at expanding national inventory in new TV deals
The league will have to convince large-market clubs with lucrative local broadcast deals to cede more inventory.
Rob Manfred: MLB considering partnering with prediction markets
MLB had previously warned players against participating in such markets.
Rob Manfred calls out ‘rush to negativity’ by media over potential MLB lockout
"The most important thing for fans is it's certainly my goal to make sure that we play 162 games next year."
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred considering in-season tournament, split seasons
"I think the difficulty to accomplish those sort of in-season events, you almost inevitably start talking about fewer regular-season games."
Major League Baseball saved face, but at what cost?
MLB to cap prop bets on individual pitches at $200, eliminate inclusion in parlays
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on other leagues to follow suit.
Rob Manfred pleased with MLB postseason viewership thus far
"I've taken a lot of pride in those numbers and I feel great for the game that it's producing those kinds of numbers."
Rob Manfred believes MLB will control local rights for all 30 teams by 2028
The commissioner will have to convince teams like the Dodgers and Yankees to give up their lucrative local broadcast deals.
Fox’s World Cup commitments force MLB to cancel 2026 London Series
The quick turnaround from West Ham’s May 24 Premier League finale at London Stadium made it impossible to convert the pitch in time for MLB’s planned June series.
Rob Manfred confirms MLB has reached ‘agreements in principle’ with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
"They are the agreements that have been reported publicly, and we hope to push them across the finish line."
ESPN, MLB reportedly ‘have agreement’ for major streaming deal
The deal would reportedly fold MLB.tv into ESPN's streaming service.
Michael Kay on potential ‘drastic’ MLB geographic realignment: ‘It’s worth a try’
"I think it could be for the better if they knock off Interleague play."
Howie Rose takes issue with Rob Manfred floating possibility of MLB geographic realignment
"The last move before total destruction of the traditions that made baseball great."
Rob Manfred: MLB expansion could improve league’s TV strategy
"I think our postseason format would be even more appealing for entities like ESPN."
Rob Manfred on MLB TV negotiations: ‘We will have it resolved in the next few weeks’
"It's a little bit like a jigsaw puzzle we're trying to put together."
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN ‘absolutely’ wants to figure something out with MLB
The two sides are engaging in "very healthy" dialogue, according to ESPN's president.
Rob Manfred claims reported Bryce Harper confrontation was blown out of proportion
"I think more has been made out of this than needs to be made out of it"
Stephen A. Smith calls for Rob Manfred to suspend Bryce Harper: ‘Can’t confront a commissioner like that’
"That was out of line. You have no business doing something like that. To be quite honest with you, that warrants a suspension"
Dan Patrick: Bryce Harper’s anti-salary cap outburst towards Rob Manfred was ’embarrassing’
"I was disappointed in Bryce Harper. I was embarrassed for him."
Rob Manfred: ‘I think I made the right’ decision to remove Diversity Pipeline Program from MLB website
"There were certain aspects of some of our programs that were very explicitly race-based and/or gender-based."
Rob Manfred discussed MLB’s change in attitude towards content creators
"You gotta go where people are going."
NBC, Apple, ESPN have bid for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ package, per Rob Manfred
ESPN has also expressed interest in obtaining the local rights for five MLB clubs.
