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 · PALM BEACH, Fla. — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he is getting emails from fans concerned over the sport’s lack of a salary cap following an offseason spending spree by the Los Angeles Dodgers that sparked increased attention over the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement in December 2027.

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.

Feb 16, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70 years old and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends on Jan. 25, 2029.

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 on...

Feb 16, 2024 · Rob Manfred revealed what baseball owners have known for months – he plans to retire as Commissioner of Major League Baseball when his term expires prior to the 2029 season.

Jan 27, 2025 · NEW YORK — The passage of time is an unavoidable conversation these days for Rob Manfred, the 66-year-old commissioner of Major League Baseball.Sitting in a conference room at his Manhattan ...

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.

Feb 15, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. — Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred...

Feb 16, 2024 · Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Thursday told reporters that his current term of office will be his final one. That means he will step down as commissioner when that term ends in...