Will the United States boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics because of Chinas horrific human rights abuses? Thats more than double the percentage of Black players on opening day active rosters. Yet Im pretty certain the law is an attempt by GOP Gov. He has a difficult time dealing with people who dont think like him, the executive said. Im also totally convinced that Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred shouldnt be within a mile of this sordid political mess. The league has a Supreme Court-granted antitrust exemption. There hasnt been a final decision made on that, and of course we would look for guidance from the U.S. Olympic Committee, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in February. An All-Star game that was supposed to be a celebration of Atlanta Braves great Hank Aaron (who died in January) would be reshaped into a political event to bash the Georgia law and possibly push other progressive edicts, such as legislation to nationalize voting regulations. Bet on the fact that in the coming seven years, openness, progress and development in many areas will be such that the situation will be improved. among others, to listen to their views, the commissioner said. Some of his challenges simply showed up on his doorstep, while he has contributed to others. And on Monday, Manfred defended it. here for reprint permission. But we have responsibility because we engaged. Tens of millions of Americans know. While the MLB agreed that the Astros cheated, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred absolved Crane I think that kind of change that were talking about doesnt come in one fell swoop. At least thats what were being told by the loudest Republican critics of baseballs decision to relocate the games most star-studded event after Georgia lawmakers approved new regulations that some claim will suppress minority voting. It was in his blood, it was in his bones, a former league executive said. It's harder than it used to be. Basically, Robs not a funny guy. Reinsdorf added that he believed all of the criticism is outside Manfreds control. $576,110 Republican (86%) But in a country where politics are increasingly a proxy for the culture wars, and the division between parties dominates our cultural conversations, it is political. He supported the runner-up, Red Sox chairman Tom Werner. He began MLBs signature youth participation program, PLAY BALL, a partnership with USA Baseball and USA Softball that encourages both traditional and casual play. McKinsey and Co., a preeminent management consulting firm with a controversial reputation, assisted Manfreds initialrestructuring efforts at the central office.