Rob Manfred Gifts Headphones, Writes Appreciation Letter To MLB Players To Resolve Lingering Lockout Sentiments
Somehow, this story is not a joke.
Somehow, this story is not a joke.
A federal appeals panel has affirmed a lower court's decision to unseal a letter from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman detailing an investigation into sign stealing.
No matter what empty words Rob Manfred might have spewed at the podium on Tuesday, the reality is the owners never entered this negotiation in good faith. And we know this because they did the exact same thing less than two years ago.
Banning or limiting defensive shifts would be an effort to restore Major League Baseball to how it was played before offense was suffocated by analytics, according to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
MLB had a bit of a problem. Rob Manfred appears to have made it much worse.
Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21.
David Price let his grievance with Rob Manfred fly on social media.
Major League Baseball and the sports world at large are being forced to take a step back and reassess just about everything when it comes to holding a professional sports season in the midst of a raging pandemic.
After all of the acrimony and bad publicity, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred ... kind of just said that it was all a waste of time.
Welcome to the "bad guy" club, baseball players. You're now as bad as anyone.
Believe it or not, there is some optimism on the baseball front. A 2020 season may actually happen.
Is being largely terrible, mostly uncreative, incredibly stiff and painfully tone-deaf a prerequisite for the job? Or is it a symptom? It's getting hard to tell.
After MLB commissioner Rob Manfred went on ESPN and said he was not confident there would be a 2020 season, players took to social media to rip him and baseball owners.
Just five days after being 100 percent confident that baseball will be played in 2020, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred now has some doubts.
With each statement they make, MLB owners and players are hurting the sport of baseball. It's time to shut up.
The now-former Red Sox manager who is suspended for the 2020 season wants to set the record straight after Major League Baseball and the Astros organization singled him out as the "mastermind" of the entire operation.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is a "100%" chance of big league ball this year.
If you were to ask the average baseball fan about how well commissioner Rob Manfred is doing his job, you'd likely get responses that run the gamut. If you were to ask Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer, your answer would be a little bit more definitive. And it wouldn't be very nice.
When it comes to writing the final word on the two sign-stealing investigations in the winter (and spring) of 2020, the record should show that consistency, believability, and integrity were all sorely lacking from MLB's work.
2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce has issued an adamant defense of the legitimacy of the Red Sox' world title.
MLB's investigation into the 2018 Red Sox for using a video replay room to steal signs is over. Now we just await commissioner Rob Manfred's written report on the matter.
It's going to be a while before baseball returns. The league announced Monday that it has further delayed Opening Day for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Major League Baseball is delaying its Red Sox investigation as it uses resources on coronavirus response.
The baseball world is patiently awaiting MLB to wrap up their investigation into the Boston Red Sox and let the world know if the 2018 champs used electronics to steal signs. That wait is going to continue.
Rob Manfred didn't do a spectacular job. And his players took notice.
State Police said the driver that was struck was not involved in the potential road rage incident.
What could be more "April" than this in Boston ... Freeze warnings and 80 degrees in the same 7-day forecast!
The best meal kits for weight loss make it easy (and fun!) to stick to a healthy, consistent diet.
I sampled America's most popular meal kit to see how it stacks up in terms of price, accessibility, and more.
Save money on a new hearing aid with the top budget-friendly hearing aids of 2024.
A man on the opposite side of the highway suffered a minor injury when his vehicle was struck, state police said.
Pro-Palestinian protests have started at Harvard University, with students putting up tents on Harvard Yard.
A jury has been seated in Karen Read's murder trial with opening statements scheduled for Monday.
What could be more "April" than this in Boston ... Freeze warnings and 80 degrees in the same 7-day forecast!
Emerson College informed pro-Palestine student protesters that the small tent city they created in an alley near campus is violating City of Boston ordinances.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
Scientists are making progress in using less toxic immunotherapy instead of traditional chemotherapy to fight cancer.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
The hits just keep coming for the Red Sox rotation, as Brayan Bello has joined the list of walking wounded.
Mason Lohrei made his Bruins and NHL debut just over five months ago. On Wednesday, the 23-year-old defenseman will get his first taste of the NHL Playoffs.
Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery offered up some thoughts about that scheduling when speaking to the media on Wednesday.
ESPN looked at first-round picks at every position between 2000-19 to determine a success rate -- or hit rate -- at each position to get an idea of what the surest and riskiest bets are for teams looking to nail their top pick.
A different GOAT will be taking the field at Gillette Stadium this weekend, as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are set to take over the house that Tom Brady built in New England.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.