Rob Manfred’s exclusive ESPN Interview on Astros sign-stealing scandal | MLB on ESPN

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  • MLB commissioner Rob Manfred sits down with Karl Ravech to discuss the investigation of the Houston Astros for their sign-stealing scandal and when he became aware of the alleged cheating. (1:56) Manfred explains why it took so long for MLB to investigate this, even before former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers spoke out, and the biggest challenges he faced looking into the matter. (4:48) Manfred goes into the decision to send warnings to the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in 2017, why it never reached those players. (14:06) Manfred contends that an owner of a team has the ultimate responsibility for what goes on in their franchise and explains why he decided not to punish Astros owner Jim Crane. (17:55) Manfred responds to talks swirling around on how many are upset that the players were not punished. (21:47) Manfred reacts to the Astros’ spring training press conference with Crane, Dusty Baker, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman, and how their attempt at an apology wasn’t successful. (24:31) Manfred says stripping the Astros of their 2017 World Series title was discussed and explains why he went with the decision he made. (28:33) Manfred states that there will be a new policy before the 2020 season, and at the core of that policy will be to restrict access to video during the game. (33:53) Manfred discusses how deep the investigation of the alleged use of buzzers went and that they found no evidence of them being used in the 2019 season. (38:28) Manfred responds to Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer’s comments on the new playoff proposal and Bauer calling him a joke, and says as much as he disagrees with his statements, he would never speak out on a player like that.
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  • @VIi726
    @VIi726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +663

    They are treating the players like they are little leaguers who are just learning the rules. Why wouldn’t someone do it again if there’s no punishment?

    • @jsmoovessportsnation2531
      @jsmoovessportsnation2531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They Went Through Phone Records, Emails and Other Private Infomation to Assure They Wasnt Lying So Yes ,In This Situation They Granted Them Immunity

    • @VIi726
      @VIi726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      jsmooves sports nation yep, and they shouldn’t have gotten immunity. There was enough evidence for the players to get in trouble already

    • @joshua_elizabethrivera3368
      @joshua_elizabethrivera3368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jsmoovessportsnation2531 why would any proof be in physical form it seems everything was word of mouth

    • @tonyambriz728
      @tonyambriz728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! Well said, Ike! I’ve been saying the same thing for years about PED users and Pete Rose. If there’s no punishment for those who break the rules, then what’s to stop future players from doing it? 👏 👏 👏

    • @jamesmelott3970
      @jamesmelott3970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      perfectly said Ike

  • @captainandy22
    @captainandy22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +468

    Gonna suspended pitchers for throwing at the Astros, but not suspend any of them for cheating...what a joke

    • @That1guyUlike
      @That1guyUlike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      They cant suspend everyone. The pitchers of other teams should stick together and keep doing it.

    • @arthurau9231
      @arthurau9231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Boycott the season. Hold a protest until Astros players are suspended.

    • @nicholaswopperer5092
      @nicholaswopperer5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Arthur Au I was thinking the same thing!!! What if all the teams playing the astros said “we don’t want to subject our athletes to these working conditions (meaning the competitive advantage the astros have because they’re cheating)”

    • @anthonymoore7648
      @anthonymoore7648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nicholas Wopperer give the Astros automatic W’s mlb would wish they punished everyone involved its okay idea

    • @ethanhill9460
      @ethanhill9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right!

  • @jasonabreu2623
    @jasonabreu2623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    Resign buddy !!! You are a horrible commissioner

    • @loualbino5536
      @loualbino5536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No one on the Yankees were suspended.

    • @jasonabreu2623
      @jasonabreu2623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      lou Albino I don’t care about any suspensions brother, but that title must be stripped for the record, they do not deserve to call themselves champions of baseball in 2017 ... and deep inside you know it !

    • @loualbino5536
      @loualbino5536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasonabreu2623 Ok. The Yankees weren't stripped of their AL east crown.

    • @jasonabreu2623
      @jasonabreu2623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lou Albino why would they of had ????

    • @loualbino5536
      @loualbino5536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasonabreu2623 For using technology. Don't be a hypocrite.

  • @SavetheRepublic
    @SavetheRepublic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Rob Manfred should step down, this guy is so out of touch. 45 minutes of BS.

    • @TREK1305
      @TREK1305 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A piece of metal... not sure if he's dumb or very intelligent. If it's a piece of metal because the 9 figure payout 4 getting a chip and $$ remains n Houston then yes its metal & doesn't matter only thing does is $$$$

  • @UltimateSportsFX
    @UltimateSportsFX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    Trevor Bauer is right. Manfred is a joke!

  • @onilvallecillo9985
    @onilvallecillo9985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Let’s keep it real here, the lack of punishment and any future “consequences” will always come down to monetary reasons
    There is no integrity in MLB.

    • @worldtraveler721
      @worldtraveler721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There never has been integrity in sports in general. Teams have been cheating since Adam and Eve times. The oldest RECORDED instance (baseball) of a team attempting to steal signs dates back to 1876, when the Hartford Dark Blues hid a person in a shack to tip off their hitters when the pitcher would throw a curveball. In 1897, the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, had a backup catcher hide in a clubhouse beyond center field with a binocular and a telegraph that he used to alert the manager to what pitch the opposing catcher was calling. In 1900, Pearce Chiles, a coach for the Phillies, was caught standing on a box with electric wires that relayed to him coded messages about what pitch was coming, which he relayed to the batters by stomping on the ground. As late as 2001, members of the 1951 New York Giants admitted to stealing signs against the Brooklyn Dodgers using a telescope 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ to win the National League that season. Believe me, there hasn't been a pause of this type of activity. This is a league wide problem. The Astros aren't the only ones. Other teams haven't been snitched on by a "Mike Fiers" and the Astros have just been made the scapegoats of this all.

  • @MrThatbme43
    @MrThatbme43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I’m not sure if the same rules apply to MLB commissioners as they do in the NFL, but the owners should vote this guy out! This guy is a joke. He really is!

    • @jessejames9149
      @jessejames9149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well they just mentioned what UEFA did. So that shows how far behind MLB are in punishing. 30 mil compared to 5 mil! That's a slap on the Astros wrist.

    • @KikoJonesUSA
      @KikoJonesUSA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The owners hire and fire the Commissioner. And right now, I'd wager most, if not all, of the other 29 owners, aside from the Astros, are unhappy with Manfred, so...

  • @andrewcowell5322
    @andrewcowell5322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    This guy is a joke manfred is killing the game of baseball that has already been dying for years

    • @heelcharisma1553
      @heelcharisma1553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ratings went up 10 percent on TV last year and is doing much better tha years past, but none of that is because of him.

    • @Joe-xo4qp
      @Joe-xo4qp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Heel Charisma definitely Manfred’s burner lol.

    • @Ryanh93493
      @Ryanh93493 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Its true tho

    • @jdeleon5816
      @jdeleon5816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It hadn’t been dying for years moron

    • @noahziegler3478
      @noahziegler3478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heelcharisma1553 give them steroids and juice the ball if you want higher viewership

  • @jeffreysmith7377
    @jeffreysmith7377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    This is one of the weakest dudes I have ever seen in my life.

    • @davidgonzalezla2038
      @davidgonzalezla2038 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Frog Brawl Stars I swear he was like about to cry and sob on the field I kinda felt bad for the man

  • @benballesteros6346
    @benballesteros6346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Do yourself a favor and resign. I realize that do not you have the courage or intellect to be the commissioner.

  • @ryanp6870
    @ryanp6870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    When I was in Little League I knew that cheating was the worst thing to do in competitive sports. Yet these grown men can’t take responsibility for consciously cheating? Give me a break

    • @worldtraveler721
      @worldtraveler721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Grown baseball players cant take that responsibility. They're all cheating. Not all have been snitched on. That's all

    • @letsgobrandon186
      @letsgobrandon186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, let me guess you didn't keep score . A great man once said "Win if you can, lose if you have to, but always cheat."

    • @brandonpoley
      @brandonpoley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      watch Icarus id argue that 90% of athletes in any physically demanding sport are taking some form of ped . which could be growth hormone ,testosterone , other anabolics , insulin ,EPO ect. ephedrine is considered a performance enhancer (cold medicine) Its very unfortunate but were at the if ya cant beat em join em stage of sports .

  • @deademcee
    @deademcee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    “...In a perfect world players would get punished” no, with a competent commissioner they would.

    • @nicholaswopperer5092
      @nicholaswopperer5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Cass Sanchez very well said!! I couldn’t agree more

    • @DavidMartinez-bm4cd
      @DavidMartinez-bm4cd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That was so cringy to hear

    • @worldtraveler721
      @worldtraveler721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, that would mean all the teams. They have all cheated. MLB would not go for that

    • @stephensouza685
      @stephensouza685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With a commissioner with a pair of testacles they would*

  • @jlg5798
    @jlg5798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Fans should really consider boycotting the mlb until they restore order. I won’t be attending any baseball games until punishment is really served

    • @VantaCube
      @VantaCube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nah

    • @jlg5798
      @jlg5798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      JustEndItAll anybody involved in this scandal should be banned for life

    • @gmonroy852
      @gmonroy852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I thought the same thing because in the end the fans can dictate what can happen if the profits and viewership go heavily down

    • @tedlucio1059
      @tedlucio1059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You won't be missed.

    • @large_crab
      @large_crab 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will never step foot in an MLB park again, then.

  • @DocWalker202
    @DocWalker202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Voice trembling and all.. man is lying through his teeth ..

    • @D0ugh.B0y
      @D0ugh.B0y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Daniel Shaffer The buzzer question really shook him. Definitely lying through his teeth

    • @jdb7945
      @jdb7945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe

    • @BronxBomber-mf9hl
      @BronxBomber-mf9hl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well he was a lawyer in a former life so lying is something he should know how to do

    • @atlmain
      @atlmain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hook him up to a lie Detector...MLBPA says they did not block investigation for immunity. Somebody is lying like a MF'r.

  • @edgarpaez9586
    @edgarpaez9586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Stop protecting the players Manfred!! They need to be suspended and fined. This was a for the players by the players cheating scheme!!!!!

    • @brianchua4240
      @brianchua4240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's afraid of the stubborn MLBPA. That's why

    • @aztlanmora
      @aztlanmora 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Start the fines and suspension process and the public PR and Media will help that even the players union will have to step aside and let the fines and suspension stand.

    • @joeriley5099
      @joeriley5099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brian Chua the players association wouldn’t defend the Astros that excuse is so hollow

    • @FF11000
      @FF11000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too late , he granted players immunity in exchange to go thru their personal information. There is no turning back

    • @jondrew7473
      @jondrew7473 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was a for the players by the players cheating scheme!!!!! Couldn't put it better myself!

  • @Devorantem
    @Devorantem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    "We take the responsibility for protecting the integrity of the game very seriously." Yeeeah, no. You made an absolute joke of the league. Good one, rob.

    • @vernpascal1531
      @vernpascal1531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This dude is a One Man Warren Commission!

  • @brandonwallace543
    @brandonwallace543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    What soccer just did to Manchester City for cheating should be the approach here. Ban the team 2 years from post season play.

    • @joeschmoe5009
      @joeschmoe5009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed, including not allowing players from that year that are now on other teams from playing as well

    • @svetcovladich9996
      @svetcovladich9996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly, Brandon Wallace. Great example.

  • @roboninja3194
    @roboninja3194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Suspend Astro players. Vacate the 2017 World Series. Anything less is unacceptable.

    • @rf7814
      @rf7814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Altuve and Correa to Guantanamo for a year, with no pay

    • @ChowDownDetroit
      @ChowDownDetroit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup

    • @BronxBomber-mf9hl
      @BronxBomber-mf9hl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take away Altuve and Correas right to play in the US for at least 2 years.

    • @worldtraveler721
      @worldtraveler721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, but if they got traded to your preferred team, you wouldn't say that right? That seems to be the trend now. HYPOCRITES

    • @truluvpassions
      @truluvpassions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@worldtraveler721 No. They would never be allowed on my team's franchise. Ever. So I have zero problem with calling them out.

  • @Crusader_Jones
    @Crusader_Jones 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I’m pleasantly surprised by ESPN. Karl Ravech was asking him good questions and pressing him for better answers. Well done

    • @jaredwhitaker3175
      @jaredwhitaker3175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ravech said "alleged cheating." That is not a realistic way to address this topic.

    • @_Slicedbread
      @_Slicedbread 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I beg to differ. I thought horrible interview. Badly worded questions. Childish at times.

  • @nicholaswopperer5092
    @nicholaswopperer5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Society: cheaters never win
    manfred: hold my beer

    • @letsgobrandon186
      @letsgobrandon186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ........ What society are you paying attention to?
      FYI
      Nice guys/them's finish last.

  • @drbryant23
    @drbryant23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    This guy is physically and emotionally drained. He looks completely exhausted. He really should just step down.

    • @BRIANBA100
      @BRIANBA100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      better then Selig?

    • @renaybakerrr5719
      @renaybakerrr5719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BRIANBA100 than *

    • @norcalroamer5774
      @norcalroamer5774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He is on pace to be worse than Selig.

    • @jdb7945
      @jdb7945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BRIANBA100 yes I think he is 😉

    • @ryanmeredith9174
      @ryanmeredith9174 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Fiers has created a three ring circus in MLB! How High School! The MLB Union needs to take away his 2017 post season pay bonus of $430,000 he recieved! Not KOOL!

  • @pavlovsworld9122
    @pavlovsworld9122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    So the trophy is "a piece of metal"?
    According to the commissioner

    • @D0ugh.B0y
      @D0ugh.B0y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yeah, I caught that too. Not a good look if that’s what the commissioner things of the value of the championship. Just belittled the value of his own championship game, playoffs, and overall season. He’s a horrible commish.

    • @meinking22
      @meinking22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The guy is a complete buffoon.

    • @gmonroy852
      @gmonroy852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Omg when I heard him say that, I was like wow I can't believe he said that.....

    • @mansgottaeat2932
      @mansgottaeat2932 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      manfred should immediately be removed from his position ,, where's judge landis when you need him

    • @PGJoel96
      @PGJoel96 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't believe how that statement just flew over people's head.

  • @jmaietta
    @jmaietta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Manfred ought to resign. Complete lack of leadership with him as Commissioner.

  • @StoneyHoliday
    @StoneyHoliday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This commissioner killed baseball.

    • @ethanhill9460
      @ethanhill9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bart needs to return from the dead.

  • @jasonabreu2623
    @jasonabreu2623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This was another slap on the face to all
    Baseball fans !

  • @skrillaforilla9665
    @skrillaforilla9665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    He needs to be fired. Not a GOOD liar at all. Should've came down hard inn the Asterisks... JUST LOST A LOT OF BASEBALL FANS

    • @jdb7945
      @jdb7945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Asterisks 😆 Good one

    • @joeman425
      @joeman425 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well start will yourself, erase this post and stop watching baseball.

    • @mikelambert3892
      @mikelambert3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I already canceled my at bat subscription. I'm sure there are plenty of others doing the same.

  • @jeffwietry
    @jeffwietry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    The Astros hitters will rightly be in danger this season. The commish didn’t do enough for punishment so now the pitchers of other teams will

    • @carlosmendieta5927
      @carlosmendieta5927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jeff Wietry ok, PLEASE go ahead and put runners on base lmao. If teams are willing to take hefty suspensions, fines, as well as pretty much give free wins to the Astros then be my guest😂

    • @VIi726
      @VIi726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Carlos Mendieta they’ll just make sure to do it on the road. We all know how different those stats are with runners on base are when the Astro’s aren’t at home. It’s funny seeing you guys be happy with your World Series. I’m a RedSox fan and I wouldn’t be mad or shocked if we got stripped too

    • @assface954
      @assface954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Carlos Mendieta why ya’ll defending cheaters the only titles you guys won shouldnt even count. Trash team trash organisation trash fans

    • @Mayancinnamon
      @Mayancinnamon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeff Wietry they would of got hit anyway

    • @mikehoncho5278
      @mikehoncho5278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@assface954 I don't blame em, they barely found out they had a baseball team in Houston after 2017.

  • @cliffjones8809
    @cliffjones8809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    The commissioner has put out his report: I am Useless.

    • @checoPH
      @checoPH 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cliff Jones 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Exactly!!

  • @TrellAliii
    @TrellAliii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This was Manfred’s moment to really put his stamp on his legacy as MLB commissioner. Reminds me of Adam Silver dealing with the Donald Sterling situation, but unlike Silver who set a great example of how to deal with corruption/scandal in your sport Manfred went the Rodger Goddell route and dropped the ball. As a baseball fan(and admittedly a dodgers fan) I don’t think I’ll ever get over how badly he has handled this. Obviously the real bad guys are the players and coaches who participated in this and basically stole a ring from the Dodgers and a potential ring from the Yankees, but Manfred will forever be remembered for how soft he was on them.

    • @Vudoo13
      @Vudoo13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not a baseball fan and watching how this all panned out even made me angry. Ultimately, if you're a sports fan, you're supposed to respect the win, even if it was your rival or even if your team was hurt, etc. No excuses.
      This guy just gave a reason to demean the win because he doesn't respect the symbolic value of trophies- what it means to those competing and their fans and all fans of the game. This guy has stamped 2 cheating champions in history. What a calamity.... I feel for the Dodgers, dawg.

  • @josephchang1647
    @josephchang1647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    FIRE MANFRED! He blames EVERYONE but himself (and the Astros playesrs). Time to be accountable for turning this garbage fire into a wild fire!

  • @D0ugh.B0y
    @D0ugh.B0y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Did he just belittle the value of his own championship trophy and call it a “piece of metal?” Wow! He needs to go!

    • @teesmith3613
      @teesmith3613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I was think the same thing (a piece of metal) this guy should be fired for that comment alone.

    • @scorptarget
      @scorptarget 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly! Absolutely ridiculous!

    • @jzoom45
      @jzoom45 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joseph Edwards what minute mark does he say that? I’m looking for it

    • @petertorres7784
      @petertorres7784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      25:50

    • @crawfish19
      @crawfish19 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joseph Edwards but it is just a piece of metal

  • @brandond9371
    @brandond9371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    What a joke.. Opportunity to set an example with clear black and white evidence of cheating. Then the arrogance demonstrated by the Astros organization with those hollow apologies. Bunch of bums.

  • @ChowDownDetroit
    @ChowDownDetroit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Rob Manfred needs to go. MLB Investigation and non punishment to the players was handled terribly

  • @mikeyoung9810
    @mikeyoung9810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    54 years of loving baseball coming to end for me. It's been a struggle for many reasons but I've hung on but this is too much. Letting the players skate free with blatant cheating and letting the astros steal a championship just makes competition a farce. Teams will just move on to another way to cheat because how can they not? The players union will protect them. Manfred has no real power as he is obviously being controlled by the owners and the players union. The MLB needed to come down hard on this to protect the integrity fo the game and they took the easy way out and basically spit in the fans faces. Luckily I hadn't renewed my MLB subscription so I now have to find another sport to fill my summers. Thanks for the memories.

  • @jmr2436
    @jmr2436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Strip the title. You start a precedent.....you don’t need to rely on one

    • @ethanhill9460
      @ethanhill9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Vacated" looks perfect in the almanac.

  • @Thhhgg838
    @Thhhgg838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    It’s too late, people now know that they can’t be sure how legit the game is now.
    They also know, that MLB is powerless...

    • @tappenthat
      @tappenthat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Powerless because they choose to be... Because of "Leaders" like this buffoon.

    • @jasonfire3434
      @jasonfire3434 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like the steroid era when baseball looked away because fans were coming back.

    • @chaschas3199
      @chaschas3199 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Houston is working on new ways to cheat in 2020.

  • @Kramer677
    @Kramer677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Get rid of this guy, he's toast...
    BTW, strip the Astros of the title too...

  • @aztlanmora
    @aztlanmora 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Manfred looks so nervous. He has an idea that he is at the risk of loosing his job.

    • @briagadaress
      @briagadaress 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I hope so.

    • @macanthonyonyirimba3096
      @macanthonyonyirimba3096 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He isn’t Lmaoo

    • @ryanmeredith9174
      @ryanmeredith9174 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Fiers waited basically three years before going forward with his statement and investigation. Ironically half of the 2017 team is gone! Mostly veterans that were protected by the MLB Union!

  • @brianchua4240
    @brianchua4240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Rob Manfred: We take great responsibility in protecting the integrity of the game
    Viewers: Really.....doesn't look like it!

  • @VideoMixtape
    @VideoMixtape 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    You know Manfred is trash when Bud Selig is getting praise on how he would have handled the Astros!! 😂

    • @shane5747
      @shane5747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Selig was a former owner. He would have done the right thing here.

  • @tronali5703
    @tronali5703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    25:46, the 'piece of metal' quote getting so much press. The championship is just a piece of metal, and he had the 'intestinal fortitude' to reveal the facts while giving near unanimous immunity.

  • @encinobalboa
    @encinobalboa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Protecting the integrity of the game? How does allowing the Astros and Red Sox to keep WS titles promote integrity? How does giving players immunity protect the integrity of the game? How does giving one year bans to the Manager and GM of the Astros promote the integrity of the game? Answer: Not one bit.

    • @jsmoovessportsnation2531
      @jsmoovessportsnation2531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keep That Same Energy For Every Team Who Cheat

    • @VIi726
      @VIi726 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      jsmooves sports nation we will

    • @Mayancinnamon
      @Mayancinnamon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      encinobalboa chill with the Red Sox we weren’t banging trash cans lmao

    • @jsmoovessportsnation2531
      @jsmoovessportsnation2531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mayancinnamon You Still Cheated Tho

    • @Mayancinnamon
      @Mayancinnamon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      jsmooves sports nation get over it

  • @prizm2807
    @prizm2807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "Watch the players faces I think they paid a price, they're not skipping to spring training"
    No they are still making 100k - 20million + , defrauding the American sports system and now Vegas, peoples fandoms and the money spent on cheering for something we cant garuntee is on the up and up.

  • @timothyjohn9412
    @timothyjohn9412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Karl Ravech really grilled him.. you can practically see the sear marks. He needs to go.

  • @horizon521x
    @horizon521x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks to Karl Ravech for not throwing softballs up there. Great questions and great follow up. Mandfred looked like Sandusky here. Just absolutely guilty with no legitimate explanation.

  • @D0ugh.B0y
    @D0ugh.B0y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Hey Manfred, sorry, but Cody Bellinger was spot on with his comments. You just can’t admit it.

    • @michaelh.8965
      @michaelh.8965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bellinger was just hurt over the fact that he couldn't hit a breaking ball to save his life in that series. Bellinger was as much at fault, perhaps even more, than the signs that were stolen.

    • @michaelh.8965
      @michaelh.8965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Austin Johnson Bellinger was at fault for his pathetic performance in that series. He knew what was coming without video and still couldn't lay off of that freaking breaking pitch in the dirt..

    • @michaelh.8965
      @michaelh.8965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buzzy2738 Truth….Bellinger sucked in that series. Had Bellinger hit .250 in that series, it wouldn't have mattered.

    • @michaelh.8965
      @michaelh.8965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buzzy2738 Bellinger hit .143 (2017) and .063 (2018) World series.....Perhaps someone who actually showed up for the World Series should be complaining.

    • @michaelh.8965
      @michaelh.8965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buzzy2738 If Bellinger just could have hit the curveball that he knew was coming, the Dodgers would have won in 2017...(You are about to make my point for me in your next post)… :)

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Take their title away. It's bogus

    • @gmonroy852
      @gmonroy852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You mean that "piece of metal" Manfred called it? This commissioner is a joke for that statement and his approach to this whole situation.

  • @Slappywhite99
    @Slappywhite99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I wouldn’t be surprised if Manfred starts getting “boo” like Roger Goodell

    • @javfantv3722
      @javfantv3722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Alejandro Delgado no doubt about that. Especially in LA & NY

    • @patrickwall5433
      @patrickwall5433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This comment aged like wine. He is getting booed at the World Series.

  • @mikemcd
    @mikemcd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    He’s worse than ROGER GOODELL

    • @richierich30001
      @richierich30001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael McDonnell no, that’s the heavy weight champ right there. King Goodell

    • @brianchua4240
      @brianchua4240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Whoa, idk about that. Goodell is still the Number 1 in worst commissioner in American Sports.

    • @redemptionz5012
      @redemptionz5012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian Chua well not anymore

  • @WorldwideJamal
    @WorldwideJamal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bravo to Karl Ravech. Still has the old school ESPN Pre-Disney spirit. He turned up the heat in this interview.

  • @johnbarger1426
    @johnbarger1426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    so because the players "didnt get the memo".....they didnt KNOW they werent suppose to cheat? Come on now Manfred....thats as weak as Cranes presser yesterday....

  • @KS-hi8vi
    @KS-hi8vi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The players admitted to Manfred that knowing the signs was an advantage. He shld have put that in his MLB Report because now the Astros & Owner are tiring to pretend it may not have mattered.
    A piece of metal that represents the best in the Game

  • @moonlightmelodrama
    @moonlightmelodrama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Manfred: "...it's just a piece of metal." Fine. If it's just a piece of metal. Give the piece of metal back.

  • @popcrnshower
    @popcrnshower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Someone in the MLB needs to overthrow Manfred, Succession style.

  • @MrGslasher
    @MrGslasher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Suddenly Bud Selig doesn't look so bad anymore

  • @111Gtfo
    @111Gtfo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He was in a tough situation
    He needed to give the players immunity to talk but does immunity also protect their championship? I don’t think so
    He found proof they cheated, they cheated their way into the playoffs then to a World Series win. He should’ve stripped their title

  • @bellingeruberalles128
    @bellingeruberalles128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Who’s here after this dude got booed so loud during his speech😂

  • @vect97
    @vect97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Boycott watching and going to games until manfred steps down.

  • @jg2187
    @jg2187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    manfred is asleep at the wheel

  • @demh7823
    @demh7823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Rob Manfred looks exhausted.
    He should retire.

  • @Spacejunkie13
    @Spacejunkie13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    25:46 “piece of metal”

  • @gennarocavainolo8488
    @gennarocavainolo8488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Difficult to figure out what happened? HOLY MOTHER OF GOD A TH-camR FIGURED IT OUT AND SHOWED YOU>

    • @jasonabreu2623
      @jasonabreu2623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gennaro Cavainolo thank you !!!!

  • @chanky069
    @chanky069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    By not vacating a the tittle you’re sending a message to kids that Cheaters are Champions

  • @adrianm.8278
    @adrianm.8278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a baseball fan I’m deeply offended. One word “Accountability” there is none. We the fans and players were cheated of the integrity of the game. We seem to forget why and how “baseball” started. It’s sad for our nation. This is why we can’t compromise even in our discipline. And for the players (and cameraman) that agreed to cheat they never knew the integrity of the game. By the way I feel bad for the children of the players:(

  • @BoltUnagi
    @BoltUnagi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Bud would've stripped the Red Sox and Astros of their titles.

    • @joeschmoe5009
      @joeschmoe5009 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a red sox fan in nervous to find out their investigation, i know things happened in the past, but i sure hope 2018 was legit

    • @PyrollisAhFiros
      @PyrollisAhFiros 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's the reason Barry Bonds was able to surpass Hank Aaron.

    • @htxtexans
      @htxtexans 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joeschmoe5009 lol Alex Cora is the king pin on this. 😂😂😂 y'all guilty as well. But don't worry Astros are the scapegoat we got yall covered lol.

    • @joeschmoe5009
      @joeschmoe5009 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@htxtexans my thing is, when we watch these games, the networks cameras cheat for them, why not use a live broadcast, then its like, well we didnt cheat, you did, we were just watching ourselves on tv

  • @tannerolsen1522
    @tannerolsen1522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Please explain to me how this guy gets chosen as a commissioner. Dude has no leadership skills

  • @jeffsteeldude9381
    @jeffsteeldude9381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been a Baseball fan for over 45 years
    I'm a Houstonian for 18 years
    The Astros betrayed thier fans and
    Disgraced The city of Houston
    The commissioner is a clown
    The players should all be fired
    Insted they are payed millions of dollars to disrespect the game of
    Baseball

  • @davesnyder3432
    @davesnyder3432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    If I had a dime for everytime he said 'I understand'

  • @jmiogo
    @jmiogo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The MLBPA owns this man

  • @jay1362
    @jay1362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Manfred is a Captain Save A Hoe 🤣🤣

  • @gmasterdaone
    @gmasterdaone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The new Jelly Fish Commissioner!

  • @thomaswatt99
    @thomaswatt99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    You have failed this league!!!! 😂

    • @carlosinda3553
      @carlosinda3553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I trust Roger Goodell more than this dude.

    • @toshi8569
      @toshi8569 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daniel Orton . Wdym “😂”. No matter what further consequences they’ll face, our viewpoint to the Astros will never be the same. What a corrupt organization, it’s not funny at this point

  • @travisgerald9251
    @travisgerald9251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Replace Manfred with Jomboy

  • @MafiaboysWorld
    @MafiaboysWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    STRIP THE TITLE MANFRED!!
    You don't need 45 minutes to say "The Houston Astros are stripped of the 2017 title".

  • @Ims18
    @Ims18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was a Rob Manfred beatdown. It’s obvious his time is only ticking until he is no longer commissioner. He should just step down now

  • @jeremy_yip
    @jeremy_yip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I want to throw up listening to this

  • @LaneMayo
    @LaneMayo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The MLB is going to implode on themselves if no repercussions arise from this. Other teams will try and do the same thing because of the lack of punishment on the Astros, along with the league punishing the players who go after the Astros players (whether it be beanballing the batter, trash talk or fighting), more so than the Astros players who cheated themselves? Come on now..

  • @mikemclintock3893
    @mikemclintock3893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Commissioner Creed Bratton: "If my parents see this interview, I'm toast."

    • @TheLocalLt
      @TheLocalLt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mike McLintock “that’s Rob Manfred, and he’s in charge of… something”

  • @brandonnoel7601
    @brandonnoel7601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Resign please

  • @jlarocca101
    @jlarocca101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So, in his words this is ranked number 2 in MLB scandals. Manager and GM get 1 year suspension. Then where does the Pete Rose scandal rank? He got a lifetime ban.

  • @ch1nkykrn
    @ch1nkykrn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rob Manfred represents everything that's wrong about the game of baseball. MLB not going anywhere with him at the helm

  • @leedacus5455
    @leedacus5455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An excellent, hard hitting, no fluff interview. Credit to the Commish for addressing each question directly and as transparently as he felt he could. Great job to both!

  • @haywood0457
    @haywood0457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The most ESPN has covered MLB in years for all the wrong reasons. I love baseball but MLB needs to make significant changes. Theyre like the old 50 year vet teacher who wont adapt to the new generation.

    • @NoahWeintraub
      @NoahWeintraub 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haywood because nba and nfl are more popular sports

    • @haywood0457
      @haywood0457 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NoahWeintraub i know, thats my point. MLB is stagnant and the game is way too slow. Only pro sport without a timer. They need to make a way to get the game more fast paced and increase the offense. This strikeout or HR shi is weak. And I love baseball.

  • @jdroz65
    @jdroz65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pete Rose banned for life, 1919 White Sox banned for life, Astros stern talking to

  • @mattking1307
    @mattking1307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His argument for why he didn't of why he didn't strip the title just doesnt make sense. Using the precedent that no title has ever been stripped before has the most logical follow up question in journalism: Well no other championship team has had such a well documented CHEATING scandal been revealed about them while theyre still in the league.

    • @cbenji07
      @cbenji07 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually that's not true. But the findings usually don't come until decades later.

    • @mattking1307
      @mattking1307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cbenji07 It is absolutely true. I said while theyre still in the league. And base on other players comments this weekend it might be even top of the list if you take away that caviot and thats coming from proffesional ballplayers who know the game better than you or I ever will.

    • @bobheck7303
      @bobheck7303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mattking1307 ABSOLUTELY!

    • @bobheck7303
      @bobheck7303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cbenji07 WRONG!

    • @cbenji07
      @cbenji07 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattking1307 shot heard round the world came from cheating.

  • @dyangsh
    @dyangsh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a bunch of BS.

  • @andrewbees9780
    @andrewbees9780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WAIT 💀😂😂💀😂😂😂😂😂did he really say that a person cheating by not trying to win is worse than a team cheating to try and win? Tf that’s like saying someone murdering you with a gun is worse than someone murdering you with a knife 😂 this has to be the worst commissioner of any sport ever

  • @JohnZannisPies
    @JohnZannisPies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Listening to astros players call themselves champions and correa saying they won fair and square makes it not seem like a futile act to strip the championship

  • @roymccoy332
    @roymccoy332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Need to interview him on why he thinks it’s okay to change rules in this great game and ruin this game. Get him out as commissioner

  • @bethany6205
    @bethany6205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Gonna have a record high in HBPs this season.

    • @gmonroy852
      @gmonroy852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Asterisks better get their ice packs ready

    • @bsl626
      @bsl626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let’s hope so!

  • @tdevil101
    @tdevil101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If Adam Silver was the commissioner of Baseball, The Astros would be stripped of their title, and force them to return to their rings.

  • @slavicharrystyles6914
    @slavicharrystyles6914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the same guy who called the World Series trophy a "piece of metal". Do you know how bad that diminishes the title? Do you know what example that sets for young kids and baseball players everywhere? Get this man out of here, or the fans will.

  • @travissmith6380
    @travissmith6380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This dude has 0 credibility left.

  • @simeonzanechambers2430
    @simeonzanechambers2430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Robbed the dodgers twice!!
    Did you hear Correas garbage excuse for Altuve and Reddick? Pathetic! And yes Altuve did rob Judge for MVP! Just like Ryan "Dopehead" Braun did in 2011 robbing Matt Kemp of NL MVP. MLB really needs to wake up and start punishing these stars. But we know they won't because big names fill seats, and push revenue. "A piece of Metal" wow just wow...this is the commissioner of MLB.

  • @hysenur8223
    @hysenur8223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Manfred should no longer be the commissioner of the mlb he is a terrible man, players that take ped get suspended and the astro players got away, how they still have the world series trophy is mind boggling. They cheated to win everything plus bonus money should be stripped the astros ruined people's lives

  • @Secret-uw5ky
    @Secret-uw5ky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Think of this, the hammer was dropped on the Black Soxs for throwing games. The players were fired for life, and never again since then, did a baseball team throw a game away. Here you have them get away with cheating. This Commissioner has to go, period!!!

  • @jdb7945
    @jdb7945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Let Pete Rose back in baseball ⚾️.

  • @Rambomode92
    @Rambomode92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This isn't good for our game. He needs to step down immediately.

  • @jdb7945
    @jdb7945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Skip to minute 44:00 for Hitting the Astros or beating the Astro players during a game for revenge skip to that minute and you’ll find out what the commissioner has said

  • @TheLastOfTheFinest80
    @TheLastOfTheFinest80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Every single away game for the Astros is going to be like watching WWE. It's going to be a long season for those cheaters.

    • @gmonroy852
      @gmonroy852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Asterisks better get the ice packs ready

    • @BronxBomber-mf9hl
      @BronxBomber-mf9hl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it wont, because Manfried has the Astros backs and if there is any retaliation the penalties against the other players will be harsher then the so called penalties he imposed on the Astros cheating scandal