Robert Dean Manfred Jr. (born September 28, 1958) is an American lawyer and business executive who is serving as the tenth commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served as MLB's chief operating officer. Manfred succeeded Bud Selig as commissioner on January 25, 2015.

Robert D. Manfred, Jr. was elected as the 10 th Commissioner in the history of Major League Baseball on August 14, 2014 by vote of the 30 Major League Clubs. He officially became the sport’s leader on January 25, 2015.

Jan 25, 2015 · Manfred, who now lives outside New York with his wife, three daughters and a son, went to work for MLB five years later and quickly became one of Selig's closest and most trusted lieutenants. Now he's the sport's highest executive.

Feb 16, 2024 · Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Manfred will be 70 and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends...

Feb 16, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70 years old and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends on Jan. 25, 2029.

Feb 15, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. — Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred...

Feb 15, 2024 · TAMPA, Fla. -- Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters Thursday that this will be his final term in office and he will retire when it expires in January 2029.

Feb 16, 2024 · Rob Manfred revealed what baseball owners have known for months – he plans to retire as Commissioner of Major League Baseball when his term expires prior to the 2029 season.

Feb 16, 2024 · Rob Manfred, the commissioner of Major League Baseball held court with the media on Thursday as Spring Training gets underway. While he touched on a number of topics, the biggest one was said...

Jul 26, 2023 · 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.