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A's Part Ways With GM David Forst, Feinstein Interim

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On August 7, 2026, Oakland Athletics said general manager David Forst and the club have part ways.
Assistant GM Dan Feinstein will serve as interim GM for the rest of the 2026 season.
Forst posted a 760-855 record, won the 2020 AL West and led three playoff trips.
Owner John Fisher thanked Forst, said his leadership shaped operations, and announced the move to Las Vegas for 2028 as a GM search begins.

History

Historical Context

After MLB shelved a 2001 contraction plan, owners voted 28-1 on December 3 2004 to move the financially strained Montreal Expos to Washington, D.C., creating the Nationals who opened a 41,000-seat ballpark in 2008. The Athletics’ announced 2028 relocation to Las Vegas mirrors this pattern of franchise moves driven by stadium incentives and market expansion.

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Story summary

On August 7, 2026, Oakland Athletics said general manager David Forst and the club have part ways.
Assistant GM Dan Feinstein will serve as interim GM for the rest of the 2026 season.
Forst posted a 760-855 record, won the 2020 AL West and led three playoff trips.
Owner John Fisher thanked Forst, said his leadership shaped operations, and announced the move to Las Vegas for 2028 as a GM search begins.

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