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The Minnesota Twins take batting practice before an American League wild-card baseball game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Manfred hopeful of agreement for pace of play rule changes

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Manfred thinks teams will follow rules for Japanese star

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton rounds second base after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, in Miami. Nearly two decades after the height of the Steroids Era, Major League Baseball is on track to break its season record for home runs on Tuesday with nearly two weeks left in the season. There were 5,663 home runs hit through Sunday, 30 shy of the record 5,693 set in 2000. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Smashing: MLB home run record on track to fall Tuesday

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi, left, celebrates with teammates after defeating the Oakland Athletics 6-2 in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Benintendi had three RBI's in the game. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox fined for stealing signs, Yanks docked lesser amount

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2015, file photo, Japan's starter Shohei Otani pitches against South Korea during the first inning of their semifinal game at the Premier12 world baseball tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Shohei Otani is likely to leave Japan and sign with a Major League Baseball team after this season, multiple reports in Japanese media said Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, a move that would cost the 23-year-old pitcher and outfielder more than $100 million. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi, File)

Manfred says MLB willing to wait 2 years for Otani

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, right, signs autographs for fans while on his way to a news conference before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Manfred says Tampa Bay must pick up pace on new stadium

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred listens to a question following the two-day meeting of Major League Baseball owners, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

MLB’s Manfred working on pace of play with Clark, union

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. reaches for a home run hit by Tampa Bay Rays' Brad Miller during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Manfred willing to wait on new ballparks for A’s and Rays

Associated Press

Manfred: MLB open to more aggressively managing change

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - From left are 2017 file photos showing Bryce Harper, of the Washington Nationals, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. Harper, Trout and Judge have become the face of baseball as a gleaming, modernist ballpark and a city known for its Latino culture host the All-Star Game for the first time. (AP Photo/File)

MLB looks to Harper, Trout, Judge to connect with fans

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball, points to a reporter to ask a question during a news conference prior to an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Manfred stands firmly with D-backs in stadium dispute

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Alomar, Smoltz on new MLB competition committee

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2017, file photo, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions at a news conference in Phoenix. On March 9, 2018, MLB announced a deal with Facebook to stream 25 afternoon games in the 2018 season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

With MLB pace of game, even talks go slowly

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Play ball … faster! MLB, union to meet to speed games

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 27, 2017, file photo, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to reporters after a ceremonial ground breaking for the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York. Days after a fan at Fenway Park directed racial slurs at Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones, Manfred said he is determined to &quot;provide our players with an environment where they feel comfortable in every major league stadium that they play.&quot; (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Manfred: MLB considers guidelines for racist taunts

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. speaks during a ceremonial ground breaking for the Jackie Robinson Museum, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Manfred says 2 groups still in Miami Marlins’ bidding

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, smiles during a ceremonial ground breaking for the Jackie Robinson Museum, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Ground broken for Jackie Robinson Museum after 10-year wait

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Trailblazers Series offers validation for girls playing baseball

By Thom Loverro

MLB promotes executives under Manfred

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Restaurant and retails stores sit across from SunTrust Park, the Atlanta Braves' new baseball stadium in Atlanta, Wednesday, March 29, 2017. The Braves' new ballpark looks like a throwback stadium with its green seats, brick walls and its old-school, intimate feel. That's from an initial glance inside the park. Beyond the stadium walls sits the real wow factor that could be a game-changer for the industry. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Braves’ new ballpark could be game-changer for industry

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press