""I'm done at the end of this contract," Manfred said. "I've told them (the owners) that, and I'm gonna stick to it. I'll be 70. It is enough. ... You have a certain period of time when you have things that you want to accomplish, you take your best shot, you try to get as much done as possible. And then it's sort of time for the next guy with his set of things. And I think that's healthy and good for this.""
"Rob Manfred has had a controversial time as the commissioner of Major League Baseball since taking over for Bud Selig in January 2015. Some fans appreciated the changes he's made to the game to speed up the tempo and his attempts to increase offense, but they have also been changes that traditional fans are mostly against. In addition, he also oversaw the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, which most fans believe he was too lenient on the team and its players."
Rob Manfred has led Major League Baseball since January 2015 and enacted rule and equipment changes aimed at speeding the game and increasing offense. Those changes attracted some fans but alienated many traditionalists. He supervised the league during the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal and faced criticism for lenient discipline toward the team and players. Inconsistent baseball construction and feel generated additional controversy. Television ratings, viewership, attendance, and profits reached record highs during his tenure. Manfred announced plans to retire at the end of his current contract, which expires following the 2028 season, with a successor expected in January 2029.
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