Ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred defended the Braves' name and fan celebration 'The Chop,' saying the franchise has "done a phenomenal job with the Native American community."
"It’s important to understand that we have 30 markets around the country," Manfred said, per The Athletic. "They aren’t all the same. ... The Native American community in that region is wholly supportive of the Braves program, including 'The Chop.' For me, that’s kind of the end of the story. In that market, we’re taking into account the Native American community.