Oakland Ballers fire Micah Franklin, first manager in franchise history

OAKLAND — In a surprising development, the first-year Oakland Ballers announced on Sunday afternoon they have fired manager and ex-major leaguer Micah Franklin after just 54 games.

The B’s, currently in their first season while the A’s are in the midst of their last in Oakland, are currently 29-25, tied for the fourth-best overall record in the independent Pioneer League. The Ballers have already had three players — Elijah Pleasants, Danny Kirwin and Tyler Davis — sign with major-league organizations since the season started.