MLB enters women's sports with new professional softball league
MLB announces its first major investment in women's sports with the launch of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
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MLB announces its first major investment in women's sports with the launch of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Manfred discussed the rule changes implemented for the 2023 season and how they've affected the length of games. Manfred also said making baseball international is a "crucial strategic objective," and he discussed the game's fan base.
The MLB baseball season starts Thursday, and fans will notice a few big changes to the way the game is played. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the changes, including a new pitch clock, and why he thinks it will help rekindle fan interest in baseball.
The decision on the clock and shift restrictions by the sport's competition committee was made over the unanimous opposition of the panel's players.
A key issue is the creation of an international draft, which the league is pushing for but the players' union opposes.
New season in danger after players and team owners failed to reach a deal on a new labor contract.
Major League Baseball is making a commitment to help diversify America's national pastime. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the league is pledging $150 million to help increase Black representation both on and off the field. Former MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson, the president of the Players Alliance, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the game.
In this edition of "Sounds of the Toyota Green Room," MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred chats with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about his childhood love for sports.
Major League Baseball owners elected Rob Manfred, baseball's number 2 executive under Commissioner Bud Selig. Red Sox Chairman Tom Wrener talks about the election and the future of the MLB.
"Black lives do matter... If my players want to express themselves, they're entitled to do it," Cohen said.
Just 1 1/2 weeks into a shortened 60-game season, the coronavirus has forced 19 postponements in 11 days,
As the number of infections reportedly hits 13, MLB commissioner says owners haven't yet considered canceling or suspending the season.
This would be the league's shortest season since 1878.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred warned that Oakland could lose the Athletics baseball franchise if the city doesn't drop a lawsuit aimed at halting the construction of a new stadium. CBS San Francisco's Kiet Do reports.
Cora, the former bench coach of the Houston Astros, was implicated in the recent sign-stealing scandal.
Rob Manfred appears to be pressuring the Indians to make more significant changes to abolishing the divisive symbol
Baseball game unlike any other played on sprawling Army base; Miami Marlins-Atlanta Braves contest just one of many attractions
Manfred reveals what you'll be seeing in the baseball dugouts for the first time and reflects on major events of his first year as commissioner
Rob Manfred completed his first year in January as the game's 10th commissioner