BALTIMORE -- Commissioner Rob Manfred has been making an effort to meet with as many teams as possible during his first year in office, which is why he flew to Baltimore on Monday.
Manfred planned to talk to players from the Orioles and visiting White Sox. He had some business to discuss with Orioles owner Peter Angelos. And, on top of all that, he just likes the city. It was here that he was elected to replace Bud Selig last August. Years ago, Manfred was a season-ticket holder at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The civil unrest that persisted after the funeral of Freddie Gray on Monday altered his plans somewhat.