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Jeff PassanonX / Twitter1d ago
The Major League Baseball Players Association fired chief operating officer Xavier James and its head of human resources, Michael O'Neill, with cause today, sources tell me and @DVNJr. The firings came after an internal investigation spurred by the DOJ looking into the MLBPA.
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Analysis Summary
The MLBPA fired its COO Xavier James and head of HR Michael O'Neill with cause on April 15, following an internal investigation tied to a broader DOJ probe into the union's financial dealings. Both positions are being reassigned — former pitcher Chris Capuano becomes COO and Ian Penny takes over HR duties. This is part of ongoing federal scrutiny of the union's handling of OneTeam Partners revenue and Players Way youth baseball spending, combined with Tony Clark's resignation in February over personal misconduct.
Claims Analysis (2)
“The Major League Baseball Players Association fired chief operating officer Xavier James and its head of human resources, Michael O'Neill, with cause today”
Corroborated by multiple news sources and Passan's own reporting network confirming the firings with cause.
“The firings came after an internal investigation spurred by the DOJ looking into the MLBPA”
DOJ investigation into MLBPA financial dealings with OneTeam and Players Way confirmed by ESPN and other sources; internal investigation by union's outside counsel documented.
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