Rob Manfred
Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows
The Commissioner of Major League Baseball responsible for overseeing significant league initiatives and negotiations. Podcasts discuss his role in implementing new policies such as the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) system in spring training, managing labor negotiations with players, and pursuing television rights consolidation to improve competitive balance across franchises.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Galaxy Brain · Jun 12, 2026
Jomboy on Robot Umpires and the Future of Baseball
“MLB Commissioner whose decisions on ABS implementation and rule changes are discussed throughout episode”
99% Invisible · Apr 14, 2026
RoboUmp Hits the Big Leagues
“MLB Commissioner who proposed robot umpires for major leagues”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 26, 2026
"That's Just Corruption": Sen. Chris Murphy on the Prediction Market Crackdown and Profiteering in Youth Sports
“Framed exclusive Polymarket deal as 'imperative steps' in managing prediction market space”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 2
“MLB Commissioner; overseeing ABS implementation in spring training and rookie of the year draft pick incentives”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2442: Season Preview Series: Tigers and Athletics
“MLB commissioner; chief negotiator for league in labor discussions”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Feb 12, 2026
The Annual NBA “Would You Rather” Debates, Plus Why the Dodgers Aren’t Necessarily MLB’s Bad Guys w/ Jeff Passan
“MLB Commissioner pursuing television rights consolidation and national distribution model for competitive balance improvement”
PTI · Jan 21, 2026
Should the MLB Implement a Salary Cap?
“MLB Commissioner; discussed as representing all owners including cheap-spending teams”