The Athletics are dealt a blow in their search for a new ballpark to replace the decaying Oakland Coliseum as the Peralta Community College District’s board of directors orders the chancellor to put an end to discussions with the team about possibly ceding a 13-acre downtown property owned by the District next to Laney College that was the preferred site for construction of a new home. The team will now look at alternative sites that all come with major drawbacks.

The Yankees officially introduce former player Aaron Boone as their new manager, succeeding Joe Girardi. Boone, whose coming appointment was leaked to the media four days earlier, has worked exclusively as a broadcaster since his retirement after the 2009 season.