rob manfred – Fan Interference

Bauer Outrage

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 Posted in dodgers, Domestic Violence, Player News, Shit Show, Wrath of Historio4 Comments

Trevor Bauer is free today. He was scheduled to pitch, but, belatedly, MLB placed him on administrative leave while it investigates sexual assault allegations against him. Bauer’s agent, a friend from college days, says the pitcher won’t challenge the forced leave – conveniently spinning the situation to suggest that he could fight the benching. The…… Continue reading Bauer Outrage

Angel Hernandez Sues MLB For Racial Discrimination

July 5, 2017 Posted in Baseball, Umpires8 Comments

Forgets that he’s completely terrible at his job

No Pitchin’

March 4, 2017 Posted in baseball news, Rule Changes7 Comments

Give ’em the fingers.

Manfred Appears at Spring Training Media Day

February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 Posted in Baseball, Spring Training43 Comments

At yesterday’s Spring Training Media Day, Commissioner Rob Manfred met with the media in Florida, the most superior spring training location because I say so and I live there.

Rob Manfred And The Future Of MLB

February 8, 2016 Posted in Baseball, Management11 Comments

Manfred spoke last week on the future challenges of baseball.

Manfred: “NL Could Adopt DH By 2017”

January 21, 2016 Posted in Baseball, CBA, Management, Off-Season115 Comments

Will the senior circuit be getting an update?

Coach Barry Bonds?

November 30, 2015December 4, 2015 Posted in Management, Marketing, MLB in court20 Comments

Well, isn’t THIS “interesting”? (Cue Church Lady voice.) Gator may write something later from the “Feesh/Macondo” point of view, mainly about owner Jeff Loria trying to gin up attendance, if nothing else, but … The Marlins are looking at hiring Barry Bonds as a coach. As far as I’m aware, this is the first serious…… Continue reading Coach Barry Bonds?

Manfred admits it’s all about the money

October 16, 2015 Posted in Rule Changes2 Comments

Reporters tracked down Rob Manfred this week to ask him a few questions in regards to the new slide rule. And Manfred shows some transparency we haven’t see in some time. It was sort of refreshing. We all know that MLB is working toward eliminating take out slides at second. And we all know the…… Continue reading Manfred admits it’s all about the money

What did Rob Manfred really mean about Pete Rose?

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 Posted in Baseball30 Comments

There has been a lot of press about Rob Manfred’s appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, and his comments regarding Pete Rose. The headlines talk about possible reinstatement before the end of the year. If that happens (and that is a major if), this would be a radical departure from the position of Fay Vincent…… Continue reading What did Rob Manfred really mean about Pete Rose?