Ken Rosenthal is widely regarded as one of the league’s most accurate reporters, but we learned today that MLB Network has cut ties with Rosenthal due to his criticism of commissioner Rob Manfred. Rosenthal is a contributor to The Athletic and FOX Sports, so it’s no surprise that he’s written about Manfred before. As with most Manfred talk, however, it wasn’t praise. Major League Baseball, which is currently in a lockout, has had a number of issues recently that have damaged its image. Manfred, a commissioner, has found himself in the center of them: the COVID outbreaks, Astros scandal, and juiced balls, just to name a few.
MLB and Rob Manfred Worsen Their Image Problem
