On Wednesday, Major League Baseball voted to extend commissioner Rob Manfred’s contract for another 4 years, keeping him in that position until January 2029. Manfred, 64, had one more season left on his previous contract; his latest expansion is the second.
Seattle Mariners president John Stanton, who chaired the meeting that approved Manfred’s expansion, wrote in a statement:
“Commissioner Manfred listened to our fans at a critical time in our sport’s history and also took America’s entertainment to the next level, with our players to improve. Under his leadership, we’ve responded to fans’ desire for more action and better speed, continued the spirit of game innovation, and expanded MLB’s role in youth baseball and softball and beyond. Its ongoing initiatives that are moving the game forward, the significant momentum MLB has generated reflects.”
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However, Manfred began working with MLB in 1987, helping with collective bargaining and joined the league full-time in 1998 as Executive Vice President for the next 17 years. He officially became commissioner in January 2015, succeeding Bud Selig. To guide owners through another round of collective bargaining, Manfred’s contract extension puts him in line. Also, the current CBA is scheduled to end after the 2026 season.
Manfred said in a statement: “It is an honor to serve the best game in the world and continue to push ourselves to strengthen our game on and off the field. This season, our players are showcasing the most vibrant version of our game yet, and sports fans are responding in a way that bodes well for the future of Major League Baseball.”
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Therefore, Manfred’s tenure has been marked by conflict between the players and the MLB Players Association due to the Houston Astros’ controversial handling of the sign-stealing scandal and a labor dispute in the winter of 2021 that led to a 99-day lockout. On the other hand, the new rule changes implemented, especially the shot clock, have been very popular with fans. Also, under Manfred’s watch, MLB’s revenue will top $10.8 billion in 2022, a big jump after two years affected by the pandemic.
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