Here's Why MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Won't Get Fired

Commissioner Rob Manfred has earned the ire of the majority of MLB fans for his decision to not discipline Houston Astros players for their actions in the electronic sign-stealing scandal. In fact, many fans and media pundits are calling for Manfred to lose his job.

While he's not helping his case, especially during his press conference on Sunday, it's highly unlikely that will happen. As is the case with any professional sports league, the owners handpick the commissioner.

So what does Manfred have going for him that makes his job security rock solid? The league's revenue is increasing, his contract isn't up until 2024, and the owners want Manfred to negotiate the new collective bargaining agreement.

While attendance at MLB ballparks is declining on an annual basis, the league is still being shown the money. In fact, the league saw it's revenue increase to a record-breaking $10.7 billion in 2019.

The commissioner works in the best interest of owners; not the fans, players, managers, or general managers. That explains why he came out with his nonsensical proposal for a new playoff format in 2022, which would see seven teams from each league make the playoffs. More teams equals more money for owners.

Even though he's done a terrible job in handing down a severe punishment to a team who was proven of cheating, Manfred's got the finances on his side.

Sorry, disgruntled baseball fans. No matter how you and MLB players are fed up with how Manfred's handled this controversy, he isn't going anywhere.