News about Bud Selig
Rob Manfred, the MLB commissioner, has announced that after 14 years on the job, he will resign in 2029, as a polarizing 65-year-old asks to focus on tenure leading baseball
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February 16, 2024
Rob Manfred, the MLB commissioner, revealed on Thursday that he would retire in 2029 after his current term expires. Since taking over for former Commissioner Bud Selig, Manfred, 65, has been in office since 2015. It's not yet clear who will replace Manfred.
After Wisconsin Gov. Paul Ryan, the Brewers will remain in Milwaukee until 2050. Tony Evers has endorsed a bipartisan bill authorizing $500 million for stadium renovations
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December 5, 2023
Mark Attanasio, the Brewers' principal owner, and ex-MLB commissioner and Brewers owner Bud Selig joined Evers at American Family Field to sign Assembly Bill 438 and Assembly Bill 439. Officials from the Milwaukee Brewers warned lawmakers that the team will leave Milwaukee without any government help. Senators unveiled a subsidy plan in September, despite being pushed by the fear of losing tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that they will'begin considering relocation' as it seeks $448 million for stadium renovations
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August 11, 2023
While the team is trying to renovate American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of researching relocation options. According to FrontOfficeSports, the team is seeking $448 million worth of upgrades to the stadium that was opened in 2001. Although relocation is not the right idea, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is apparently pressuring Wisconsin state legislators to fork over funds, hinting that the team might be moving as soon as this fall.
After the Athletics accept the relocation of Las Vegas, Reggie Jackson rips the city of Oakland
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April 23, 2023
Reggie Jackson, the Oakland A's former superstar, has slammed the city ahead of the franchise's move to Las Vegas in 2027. Earlier this week, the Athletics signed a binding deal to purchase property along the Las Vegas strip in order to build a new ballpark. After having three franchises as recently as 2019, Oakland's city is now without a professional sports franchise.