Robert Dean Manfred Jr. (born September 28, 1958) is an American lawyer and business executive who is serving as the tenth commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served as MLB's chief operating officer. Manfred succeeded Bud Selig as commissioner on January 25, 2015.

1 day ago · MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition to reinstate Pete Rose, ESPN reported on Saturday.. According to ESPN, the commissioner is reviewing a petition filed on Jan. 8 by Rose's ...

8 hours ago · MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reportedly considering removing Pete Rose from the league’s banned list, months after the game’s all-time hits leader died at the age of 83.. Rose’s family filed a petition with MLB on Jan. 8 to remove him from the list, ESPN reported Saturday. The baseball legend’s lawyer, Jeffrey Lenkov, told the outlet the petition was filed after Rose’s daughter ...

1 day ago · President Donald Trump said Friday he would issue a pardon to Pete Rose.Rob Manfred is reportedly pondering something similar. The MLB commissioner is considering a petition filed by the family of ...

Robert D. Manfred, Jr. was elected as the 10 th Commissioner in the history of Major League Baseball on August 14, 2014 by vote of the 30 Major League Clubs. He officially became the sport’s leader on January 25, 2015.

1 day ago · Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is reviewing a petition by the family of the late Pete Rose to reinstate the all-time hits leader, ESPN reports.If reinstated, Rose, who died in ...

Feb 18, 2025 · PHOENIX – Touting the “crisp, athletic and action-packed” product that has emerged from MLB’s rules changes and the league’s increasing reach overseas, Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming 2025 season at Spring Training Media Day here on Tuesday.

Feb 16, 2024 · Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Manfred will be 70 and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends...

Feb 21, 2025 · Either Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has close to a $550 million per year alternative to ESPN or he has committed sports business malpractice.. On Thursday morning, ESPN informed ...

Jan 25, 2015 · Manfred, who now lives outside New York with his wife, three daughters and a son, went to work for MLB five years later and quickly became one of Selig's closest and most trusted lieutenants. Now he's the sport's highest executive.