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Green Day's Billie Joe Joins Oakland Ballers Ownership

3/6/2025

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Story summary

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and rapper Too $hort are stepping up to breathe new life into Oakland's sports scene as part of the ownership group for the Oakland Ballers. This independent baseball team, launching in 2025 at Raimondi Park, seeks to rekindle community pride and draw local fans following the Oakland Athletics' exit.

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Story summary

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and rapper Too $hort are stepping up to breathe new life into Oakland's sports scene as part of the ownership group for the Oakland Ballers. This independent baseball team, launching in 2025 at Raimondi Park, seeks to rekindle community pride and draw local fans following the Oakland Athletics' exit.