“At a critical moment in the history of our game, Commissioner Manfred has listened to our fans and worked closely with our players to improve America’s pastime," Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton said in a statement.
Rob Manfred's term as baseball commissioner extended until 2029 by MLB owners
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Seattle Mariners Chairman John Stanton said in a release that he spoke with Perry during his last visit to Seattle, saying Perry was, "delightful and still passionate in his opinions on the game, and especially on pitching.
Gaylord Perry, two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 84
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