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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Reason

Rob Manfred Drops Two Big Updates on MLB’s Television Future

How you watch the Major League Baseball postseason may soon change.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred Opens Up on Possibility of Expansion, Geographic Realignment

MLB could be expanding and realigning in the near future.

Sports Illustrated

Why Does Cameron Young Have An MLB Logo On His Shirt?

Eagle-eyed golf fans will notice Cameron Young wears the MLB logo on his shirt collar, but what is the reason?

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Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies' Harper

The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic

The Independent UK

Rob Manfred Downplays Locker Room Confrontation With Phillies Star Bryce Harper

Rob Manfred addressed reports of his locker room confrontation with Bryce Harper while speaking to media on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Officially Announces Location of 2027 All-Star Game

Major League Baseball has officially revealed the host city and baseball park for the 2027 All-Star Game.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during meeting, AP source says

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the conversation

The Independent UK

Bryce Harper Cursed Out Rob Manfred in Recent Phillies Locker Room Run-In

The Phillies star was not happy with the commissioner over talks of a potential baseball salary cap.

Sports Illustrated

Tale of 3 A's cities: Oakland left behind, Sacramento a temporary stop, Las Vegas awaits

The Athletics have moved to a Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento for three years, leaving behind mixed feelings

The Independent UK

The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump's latest comments

President Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports

The Independent UK

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ESPN One of Three Bidders for MLB Rights Despite Recent Opt-Out, Rob Manfred Confirms

ESPN opted out of the rest of its seven-year MLB package in February, and was set to end a 35-year relationship with the league.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred Says MLB Exploring Sending Players to 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Baseball is the last Olympic holdout among the four major North American men's sports leagues.

The Guardian - US

MLB storylines at the All-Star break: bullpen woes, dazzling Detroit and torpedo bats reconsidered

There’s plenty to ponder over as Major League Baseball takes a rare pause before the second-half stretch run

Sports Illustrated

MLB Makes Decision on Where Rays Will Host Potential Playoff Games

Tampa Bay is currently confined to an 11,000-seat stadium.

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Sports Illustrated

MLB Working Toward Allowing Players to Participate in 2028 Olympics

Commissioner Rob Manfred and the MLBPA are incentivized to reach a deal that would allow big-leaguers to play in the Games for the first time.

Sports Illustrated

MLB’s About-Face on Georgia’s Politics Is a Sign of the Times

The league moved its draft and All-Star Game away from Atlanta in 2021 after the passage of a controversial law. This year, commissioner Rob Manfred has avoided the issue, and he’s far from alone.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred: MLB Needs to Deal With 'Issue' of Pirates, Other Non-Competitive Teams

Pittsburgh hasn't finished higher than fourth place in the NL Central since 2016.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge Has Surprising Stance on ABS Technology Coming to MLB

The Automatic Ball and Strike System could potentially be implemented as soon as next season.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred Says MLB Is 'in Process' of Implementing Huge Umpire Change for 2026

MLB will be using ABS technology during the All-Star Game, and Rob Manfred hinted it could be used in the league regularly as early as next year.

Sports Illustrated

MLBPA Official Says Players Are Skeptical About Potential Future Salary Cap

The current collective bargaining agreement will expire in Dec. 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Clayton Kershaw Named All-Star As 'Legend Pick' After Nod From Rob Manfred

Clayton Kershaw is an MLB All-Star, thanks Rob Manfred who named the pitcher to the game as a 'Legend Pick.'

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