
Rob Manfred Gifts Headphones, Writes Appreciation Letter To MLB Players To Resolve Lingering Lockout Sentiments
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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.
A man who survived the deadly attack on a music festival in Israel that triggered the war in Gaza in October 2023 is in Boston, where he's sharing his story.
Restaurant owners in East Boston said they've seen a drop in customers in their immigrant community as many are concerned about ICE raids.
A Massachusetts man was in federal court on Friday on charges that he inappropriately touched a teenage girl on a Boston-bound flight and prosecutors said they have cellphone evidence to prove it.
A Black musician has made it his mission to connect kids in underserved neighborhoods in Boston with classical music.
Gov. Maura Healey said in a radio interview that she's planning to run for a second term as governor of Massachusetts.
The majority of the snow accumulation in Massachusetts will occur between late Saturday night and early Sunday.
A Massachusetts man was in federal court on Friday on charges that he inappropriately touched a teenage girl on a Boston-bound flight and prosecutors said they have cellphone evidence to prove it.
For the second time, Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human.
Restaurant owners in East Boston said they've seen a drop in customers in their immigrant community as many are concerned about ICE raids.
A man who survived the deadly attack on a music festival in Israel that triggered the war in Gaza in October 2023 is in Boston, where he's sharing his story.
For the second time, Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned.
It was a joyful unforgettable moment the Sinclair family has been waiting for, when their 10-month-old baby Charlie heard for the very first time in her life.
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Super Bowl LIX has an unprecedented number of high-priced ads catering to women.
Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka talked to WBZ-TV about the ongoing dispute between state auditor Diana DiZoglio and legislative leaders
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced tough questions from Massachusetts and New Hampshire senators on vaccines and abortion at his confirmation hearing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed the media for government-caused confusion in her first press briefing.
John Deaton, who ran against Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts Senate race, talks about the state of politics on the national and local level,
A viral TikTok video lasted 11 seconds, but it made a huge impact on Oriental Gourmet on Vernon Street in Quincy.
Johnny Cupcakes is closing its flagship Boston T-shirt store after 18 years on Newbury Street.
The upcoming closures of Nordstrom department stores at two Massachusetts malls will result in 300 workers losing their jobs.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Bill O'Brien has his hands full as head coach of the Boston College Eagles, but he's feeling extremely upbeat about the Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel.
The Boston Celtics hung a new banner at TD Garden back in October, but the team hasn't looked like a championship bunch on their home court this season.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick attended the NFL Honors award show in New Orleans, and brought his girlfriend and Super Bowl bling along for the fun.
The Boston Celtics did not wait around after the NBA's trade deadline to hit the buyout market, reportedly signing nine-year veteran Torrey Craig for some wing depth.
New England Patriots Super Bowl hero Adam Vinatieri will have to wait at least another year to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.