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Major League clubs have voted to extend Commissioner Rob Manfred’s tenure through Jan. 25, 2029, MLB announced Wednesday. Manfred, who assumed the Commissioner position in January 2015, will remain in the role for the next five full seasons. The extension comes in the midst of a 2023 season in which
Per multiple reports, MLB owners passed a vote on Wednesday to extend commissioner Rob Manfred's contract for four years, stretching his position to the end of the 2029 season.
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Manfred has overseen a period of on-field change for the sport, including instituting a pitch clock and limits on defensive shifts this season.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred’s term was extended until 2029 on Wednesday by major league owners