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Two-site ballpark plan gives Oakland A’s new hope in long-running facility search
The MLB club's bold plan to solve its nearly generation-long search for a new facility not only has unusual architectural choices, but also involves redeveloping two separate parcels. Barry M. Bloom reports.
Chris Giles steps down as Oakland A’s chief operating officer
Chris Giles has abruptly stepped down as the chief operating officer of Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics to create his own business venture, Greenfield Sports Group
MLB raises relocation idea amid Oakland stadium dispute
League cites potential need for A's to move if stadium effort is blocked
MLB, MLBPA pursuing unprecedented mid-agreement bargaining
Rising tension around baseball's economics is prompting accelerated talks. But league has put the onus on the union to devise system remedies
Home Run Derby prize pool results in hefty payday for rookie MLB stars
The $1 million champion's prize, $500,000 runner-up prize for MLB's home run-hitting contest represent sizable paydays for young stars still years away from lucrative salaries