Robert D. Manfred Jr. is the tenth and current Commissioner of Major League Baseball. He succeeded Bud Selig as Commissioner on January 25, 2015. In 2013, Manfred led MLB’s investigation of the Biogenesis scandal. On November 15, 2018, the owners extended Manfred’s contract through the 2024 season.
About Rob Manfred in brief
Robert D. Manfred Jr. is the tenth and current Commissioner of Major League Baseball. He succeeded Bud Selig as Commissioner on January 25, 2015. He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of MLB. In 2013, Manfred led MLB’s investigation of the Biogenesis scandal. He has advocated for expansion franchises, listing Portland, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Nashville, Montreal, and Vancouver as possible locations for new teams.
On November 15, 2018, the owners extended Manfred’s contract through the 2024 season. He and his wife, Colleen have four children; Megan, Michael, Jane and Mary Clare. He is also a Board member at Catholic School of Holy Child in Rye, New York.
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