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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Slams ESPN After Ending Broadcast Partnership
Following a partnership that spanned three-and-a-half decades, ESPN and Major League Baseball mutually agreed to end their broadcast relationship after the 2025 season on Thursday. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told The Athletic that he has “not been pleased with the minimal coverage that MLB has
Marchand: With ESPN opt-out, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred creates another TV mess
MLB is in a tough position with its TV rights after the league and ESPN announced an early end to their current deal after this season.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred previews expectations for 2025
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred talks about what is in store for this 2025 season, and how things have been going for the league.
Commissioner Rob Manfred blames MLB's 'system' for Dodgers' spending
Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledges that MLB has a money problem. The Dodgers have been spending heavily, making it difficult for even the wealthiest franchises to keep up.
Rob Manfred weighs in on Dodgers’ crazy offseason
The Los Angeles Dodgers have infuriated many baseball fans with their spending spree this offseason, and commissioner Rob Manfred has certainly taken note
ESPN and Major League Baseball will end their national TV deal after the 2025 season
ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred shares perspective on Arizona Diamondbacks' stadium situation
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred goes in-depth on how he sees the Arizona Diamondbacks stadium situation.
MLBPA's Tony Clark calls out Rob Manfred for lockout comments: 'The other side keeps interjecting negativity'
To wit, here's what MLBPA head Tony Clark said this week to USA Today's Bob Nightengale: "When the commissioner suggests ...
ESPN and Major League Baseball will end their national television deal after 2025 season
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season.
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MLB's Manfred: Blame system, not Dodgers for payroll disparity
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday called payroll disparity a principal concern throughout the industry but would not necessarily commit to a salary ...
Souhan: Leaving ESPN is a bad idea for Major League Baseball
The greatness of the network’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and “Baseball Tonight” and its use of the nation’s best writers ...
Some in baseball think an international draft could address corruption. Creating one isn’t that easy
Major League Baseball is convinced an international draft would cut down on corruption among Latin American signings, a ...
Rob Manfred calls Athletics’ new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Las Vegas by 2028
Rob Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the League: Is MLB’s competitive balance broken?
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about payroll disparity and competitive balance Tuesday in Phoenix. The Dodgers spent big ...
ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source says
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their ...