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The San Francisco Giants have sold a reported 10% stake in the team to private equity firm Sixth Street. The team confirmed the deal Tuesday but not the amount of the investment, which was first reported Monday by the New York Times. Sportico places the value of the franchise and its team-related holdings at $4.2 billion. Sixth Street's investment, reportedly approved by Major League Baseball on Monday, will go toward upgrades to Oracle Park and the Giants' training facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as Mission Rock, the team's real...