?Rip? – Baseball World Mourns as Unpopular Commissioner Prepares for Return

MLB has seen some recent rule changes that have sped up the game. Moreover, the sport has experienced a decline in popularity over the years. The MLB Commissioner’s re-election has fueled the fire amid contemporary issues such as the Oakland Athletics relocation. Most recently, it was reported that the current Commissioner will probably keep his job for a fresh term.

Rob Manfred is not a popular name among fans. His popularity has taken a nosedive with his approach to the sign-stealing scandal and the Athletics? planned shift to Las Vegas. But despite this, he will probably keep his position.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Is Set to Get Re-Elected

MLB Commissioners serve 5-year tenures at a time. Rob Manfred is currently tenured until January 2025. But 18 months before the completion of the five years, they can apply for re-election. And to ensure re-election, Manfred needs the most votes from the 30 MLB team owners to retain his position.

Most recently, MLB on FOX shared that Manfred will probably keep his position in an update on Instagram. In the post, they said, ?Rob Manfred expected to be re-elected as MLB Commissioner per Evan Drellich?.

Furthermore, they also confirmed that the re-election for Manfred is scheduled for next week. Despite the fact that the re-election results will indicate whether his tenure will end in 2025 or continue, the news of his re-election itself has caused devastation and general unhappiness among fans.

Some fans said goodbye to the MLB while others criticized his re-election.?

One fan said, ?RIP?. Whereas the other fan said, ?VOTE HIM OUT!??

A third supporter said, ?What a joke. He sucks??

There were a few supportive comments as well.?

One fan said, ?Everybody complaining like he isn?t saving the popularity of baseball.? Another fan said, ?Bro gonna win 110% of the vote, he?s that good.?

But negativity prevailed and one fan left behind this brutal parting shot, ?And the Cancer continues?.

It will be interesting to see how this re-election process goes for Manfred. Although he looks sure to keep his position, anything can change in a week.

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Moreover, the MLB is in an unpredictable phase at the moment, as evident by his latest bombshell announcement on MLB expansion, leaving fans in shock.

Manfred Has to Sort Out the Athletics Situation

The Athletics? move to Las Vegas is stalled, with a process to secure 75% going on in the background. Rob Manfred will look to sort out that situation as soon as possible, with fans getting uneasy.

Furthermore, it would bring closure to millions as they hold on to hope. Although the move looks likely to happen, Manfred will be essential in preventing the situation from boiling over.?

But now, re-election has taken center stage for MLB Commissioner Manfred as he looks to secure his third 5-year tenure. Will he be able to keep his position?

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