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Rob Manfred, MLB announce elevation of Negro Leagues to ‘Major League’ status

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 12/16/20 The Negro Leagues that ran from 1920-48 have officially been elevated to “major
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Rob Manfred says MLB ‘will be more aggressive’ about fans attending games in 2021

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/13/20 With COVID-19 numbers continuing to rise across the United States, fans attending sporting
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Cubs’ Steven Souza Jr. ’embarrassed’ by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred

By Blake Harper | Last updated 8/4/20 It’s no secret that the MLB has faced some major road bumps in
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Rob Manfred said MLB could shut down due to coronavirus outbreaks?

By Zac Wassink  |  Last updated 7/31/20 Commissioner Rob Manfred told MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark on Friday that the
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Commissioner Rob Manfred: MLB will be ‘lucky’ to complete 60-game season

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred came under fire Wednesday after saying in an interview on “The Dan Patrick Show” that a season longer than 60
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MLBPA offers 70 games, split playoff revenue to MLB owners

The Major League Baseball Players Association has countered an offer made by MLB owners and increased the number of requested
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MLB reportedly plans to let teams furlough staffers or reduce their pay

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to announce on Monday a decision that will allow teams to furlough non-playing personnel
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Should MLB Adopt Automatic Strike-zone?

Written by Dayn Perry at CBS Sports.com Given the increasing velocities of pitchers, the electric late movement of so many
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Rob Manfred Lists Three Cities For MLB Expansion

Written by Dayn Perry at CBS Sports.com MLB commissioner Rob Manfred in his annual presser during All-Star week most notably addressed
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MLB Draft First Round Analysis

Written by Jim Collis at MLB.com The 2017 Draft got underway on Monday night in Secaucus, with the Twins taking
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