In a major shift, Billy Beane, the longtime architect of the Oakland Athletics, has assumed the role of senior advisor. After over three decades leading the A’s baseball operations, Beane will now provide strategic guidance to owner John Fisher and support general manager David Forst. This transition marks a new chapter in Beane’s storied career with the A’s, during which he earned national acclaim for his innovative approach detailed in the book
Former MLB Player and LGBTQ Advocate Billy Bean Passes Away**Billy Bean, a former MLB outfielder and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in sports, has died at 60 after a year-long battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Bean, who came out publicly in 1999, made significant contributions to Major League Baseball as its first Ambassador for Inclusion and later as the senior vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion. His efforts were pivotal in advancing equality and supporting mental wellness within the sport
