The Lords of Baseball Think You’re Stupid
SlateMajor League Baseball’s first lie is the one it tells about itself. Everything about MLB’s messaging underlines that it is Manfred and 30 team owners who represent baseball and protect it from the malign influence of the men who actually play the game. “I first want to thank you for your continued support of the great game of baseball,” Manfred’s letter opened up. Manfred announced on Tuesday that he had canceled teams’ first two series of the season, as the league and MLB Players Association remain apart on a new collective bargaining agreement to govern labor relations. Manfred’s side did not issue a collective bargaining proposal to the MLB Players Association for 43 whole days after the Commissioner of Baseball said in his first letter that the lockout was meant to “jumpstart” things.
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred remains open to major leaguers in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Q&A: What might an MLB owner ask Trevor Bauer? Here’s a transcript of what he had to say
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MLB creates economic reform committee in wake of Mets’ spending, Bally RSN woes
New York Times
Congress asks Rob Manfred for MLB antitrust rationale in letter
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Q&A: Rob Manfred on Trevor Bauer, payroll disparity, rule changes and TV blackouts
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Appeals court orders Manfred letter to Yankees unsealed
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‘Manfred gotta go’: Players throwing high heat at MLB’s decision to cancel games
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Commentary: Rob Manfred stood by players, managers and owners by rightfully moving All-Star game
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News Analysis: Simmering anger between MLB team owners and players could jeopardize season
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