Rob Manfred, Tampa Bay Rays and MLB

MLB’s Rob Manfred on Rays future: ‘We’re committed to fans in Tampa Bay’
As the debate over a new stadium heats up, the commissioner says the league will allow time for area leaders to sort things out.
Despite Delay On New Rays Ballpark Funding Vote, Manfred Says MLB Expansion Still On Track
Despite delays on a vote to formalize funding for a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred believes expansion is still on track.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Discusses Possible Relocation of Tampa Bay Rays
Things are getting dicey in the Tampa area for the Tampa Bay Rays. First, the Rays will spend the 2025 season in a temporary facility, playing at the spring training home of the New York Yankees. This is a result of October's Hurricane Milton,
Commissioner Manfred discusses Rays' ballpark situation, expansion timeline and more
The Rays will be playing their home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., during the 2025 season. That much we know. And while the damage caused to Tropicana Field last month by Hurricane Milton has left the club’s future in St.
Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays’ ballpark situation
Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays’ ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation.
Rob Manfred gives Rays 2026 deadline for stadium plan, says league expansion still proceeding
The Rays were planning to move to a new stadium in St. Petersburg for 2028, but in the wake of Hurricane Milton, things have muddied.
Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring
A n automated ball-strike system (ABS), informally known as "robot umps," will be tested during this coming spring training, ...
Rob Manfred strongly addresses doubts on Athletics’ Las Vegas move
The Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for multiple seasons. After their run in Oakland came to an ...
MLB Network Posts Chilling Tribute to Ken Griffey Jr. on "X"
On Thursday, Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. turned 55 years old. The M's put out a birthday message to Junior on ...
Roki Sasaki's signing timeline comes into focus as Rob Manfred shares update on Japanese phenom
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on Wednesday that it appears right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki will not ...
Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says
Roki Sasaki's posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said ...
MLB news: Rob Manfred reveals when Roki Sasaki is eligible to sign
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred shares to the media that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will be available for ...
MLB will not play regular-season games in San Juan, Mexico City next year but 2025 opener in Tokyo still on
Major League Baseball has scrapped plans to play regular-season games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City next year, ...
When will Major League Baseball expand?
The Larry H. Miller Company continues to position Salt Lake City for a big league team as Tampa Bay works through ballpark ...