MLB shakes up its leadership lineup

Major League Baseball Chief Operating Officer and Commissioner-Elect Rob Manfred announced a new organizational structure of MLB’s Central Offices and related entities. The changes, which are effective immediately, are being made in anticipation of Manfred’s becoming the 10th Commissioner in the game’s history on January 25, 2015. Bob Bowman, President and CEO of MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM) since its founding in 2000, will serve as MLB’s President, Business & Media. Pat Courtney, MLB’s Senior Vice President for Public Relations, will be Chief Communications Officer. Dan Halem, Executive Vice President for Labor Relations, will be MLB’s Chief Legal Officer. Jonathan Mariner, currently Executive Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, will become MLB’s Chief Investment Officer. Tony Petitti, President & CEO of MLB Network since its 2008 inception and its 2009 launch, will fill the role of MLB’s COO. Bob Starkey, of Starkey Sports Consulting, will become MLB’s Chief Financial Officer & Senior Advisor. Joe Torre, Executive Vice President for Baseball Operations since 2011, will be MLB’s Chief Baseball Officer.

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