MLB to discuss Selig’s contract

Major League Baseball owners are expected to discuss and, probably, extend the contract of Commissioner Bud Selig during their quarterly meeting in Philadelphia on Aug. 17-18, the Los Angeles Times learned Tuesday.

Selig, who turned 70 on Friday, did not return a call to his Milwaukee office, but a high-ranking official confirmed that “a number of clubs think it’s appropriate to talk about an extension and likely take action. The clubs are very pleased with the industry’s direction and this is a development that comes directly from the clubs.

“The situation could change, I assume, but at this point I’d be surprised if something doesn’t happen during the meetings.”