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Athletics seek new general manager, interview three candidates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:20 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Athletics seek new general manager, interview three candidates

Summary

The Oakland Athletics are searching for a new general manager after parting ways with David Forst on Aug. 7. The team, currently 61-95 and facing its fifth straight losing season, aims to fill the position before the season ends next week. Interim assistant general manager Dan Feinstein is currently managing the front office. The A's have interviewed three candidates: Mike Rizzo, former general manager of the Washington Nationals; Billy Owens, the Athletics’ assistant general manager; and James Click, vice president of baseball strategy for the Toronto Blue Jays. Rizzo has been a noted figure in baseball but may draw interest from other teams as well.

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By the Numbers

•A's currently have a 61-95 record.
•David Forst was with the team for 27 seasons.
•Candidates include Mike Rizzo, Billy Owens, and James Click.
•Team hopes to fill the GM position by season's end.
•Interim GM is Dan Feinstein.

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11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Who will be the A's next general manager? Three candidates for the job

What they're saying

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The A's are a week away from completing a fifth consecutive losing season and need a general manager. Three candidates have been identified:
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