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  "id": 4311315,
  "title": "Independent Oakland Ballers minor league club uses metrics, finds winning fan to manage finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/independent-oakland-ballers-minor-league-club-uses-metrics-finds-4311315",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T00:04:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/29/independent-oakland-ballers-minor-league-club-uses-metrics-finds-winning-fan-to-manage-finale"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Colt Rosensweig, accompanied by her two Doberman service dogs Caris and Curtis, has been a constant presence at Oakland Ballers games, drawing all the attention. As part of the team's innovative \"Fan Metrics\" initiative, Rosensweig has been recognized for her exceptional fan value and was chosen to manage the team for a day, working alongside regular skipper Aaron Miles. The Ballers employ a unique \"Wins Above Replacement\" system to measure a player's impact, and Rosensweig's presence on the field has contributed to the team's success, with the Ballers 27-10 when she is present.",
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        "title": "Independent Oakland Ballers minor league club uses metrics, finds winning fan to manage finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/independent-oakland-ballers-minor-league-club-uses-metrics-finds",
        "published": "2026-08-30T00:02:43.000Z"
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