The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a top-10 payroll in each full season since they were purchased by the Guggenheim ownership group in May 2012, and held the highest payroll in baseball in seven of those years.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made a regrettable statement to the Los Angeles Times recently. In an article written by Bill Shaikin, Manfred was asked about a possible solution to escalating Los Angeles Dodgers' ticket prices.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has raised eyebrows with his latest comments about the high cost of attending Los Angeles Dodgers games. When asked about affordability concerns, Manfred suggested that if Dodgers fans can’t manage the steep prices, they should consider switching allegiances to the Los Angeles Angels.
Major League Baseball brought the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system to select Spring Training games this year, which was met with general approval across the sport.
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
The Athletics began the process of a controversial and very messy move to Las Vegas in 2025, making their intentions clear after playing 57 seasons in Oakland.
MLB.TV has been around for decades, offering baseball fans the chance to pay one fee for the opportunity to stream all games, with some exceptions.
The Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system was the latest experiment brought to the Major League level as it was utilized during Spring Training games this year.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ trip to Japan for the Tokyo Series to begin the 2025 season was an unquestioned success on all fronts. Not only did they sweep
One of the biggest storylines of the 2025 season thus far has been the use of the new torpedo bats by several players around the league. The New York Yankees made headlines during Opening Week when five players homered with the bowling pin-shaped bat in their 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
It started with a bang, or fifteen of them, to be exact. That’s how many home runs the New York Yankees hit during their opening weekend sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
In a new interview, Manfred issued a reminder that the bats are perfectly legal. In fact, he went further than that, saying that the use of the bats is “absolutely” good for the sport.
The commissioner has weighed on a topic that has taken MLB by storm early this season.
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is gaining unexpected momentum as a potential successor to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who is set to step down in January 2029.
Back in September, Athletics on SI reported that there was no guarantee that the A's would play any potential postseason games at their temporary ballpark, Sutter Health Park, in West Sacramento.
Major League Baseball is celebrating Opening Day around the league on Thursday, but Commissioner Rob Manfred isn't 100% positive heading into the new year.
Major League Baseball’s long-standing relationship with ESPN is officially winding down, and Commissioner Rob Manfred isn’t thrilled with how the news became public.
The Tampa Bay Rays ballpark situation has been a nightmare for a number of years, and it's apparently reached a new crescendo now. According to a recent report in The Athletic, Commissioner Rob Manfred and some owners are trying to get Rays owner Stu Sternberg to sell the team.
Commissioner Rob Manfred and multiple team owners have run out of patience with the Tampa Bay Rays for their inability to work out a new stadium arrangement in St.
Barring a renegotiation, the upcoming season will be the final year of their partnership.
Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledges that MLB has a money problem. The Dodgers have been spending heavily, making it difficult for even the wealthiest franchises to keep up.
Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball? Some fans think so, but commissioner Rob Manfred has a different opinion. The question was put to Manfred when he spoke to the media at this week’s MLB owners’ meetings, as some have voiced concerns about the Dodgers’ spending and payroll, which is now approaching a projected $375 million.
ESPN has been broadcasting MLB games for nearly 40 years, but it may take a tense negotiation to keep the partnership alive.
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg spoke with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday from this week’s owners meetings. He made clear that he is not having any conversations about selling the franchise amidst their stadium uncertainty.
This winter has seen a lot of talk around the overlapping issues of competitive balance, a salary cap and player retention. Most of that talk is related to the Dodgers.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred responded to speculation that the league might be considering a new “Golden At-Bat” rule.
Game times are down, steals are up and people are engaging more frequently. And what is Manfred's reward for his toil? A World Series for the ages.
Major League Baseball and one of the world's most famous speedways are teaming up for a special night of baseball in 2025.
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