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Nick Kurtz Continues Late-Inning Heroics in A's Walk-Off Over Houston Astros

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz is on an unreal tear right now, and it's helping his team secure wins. Over his last five games, Kurtz has hit four home runs in the ninth inning or later, including a go-ahead shot on Sunday in Kansas City, and walk-off blasts on Monday and Thursday against the Houston Astros.

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MLB roundup: Padres win feisty finale against Dodgers

Xander Bogaerts had a second-inning home run among his four hits and the visiting San Diego Padres earned a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep in a series that saw tempers reach a boiling point.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / June 20

Nick Kurtz powers A's past Astros in 10th

Nick Kurtz drilled a two-run homer to center field with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Athletics a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Astros’ Joe Espada reveals big Cristian Javier update before Athletics game

As the Houston Astros (43-31) gain more separation in the American League West — led the Seattle Mariners by five and a half games entering Thursday night’s matchup versus the Athletics, it is becoming easier to overlook their depleted pitching staff.

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Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / June 19

Once Innovators, Now Exiles: A Story of Modern Analytics

The Athletics under former GM Billy Beane, then the Oakland Athletics, were… dynastic, for lack of a better word. Though not embodied by any one player,

Jac Caglianone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Watch Royals’ Jac Caglianone crush 1st career MLB home run

The Kansas City Royals picked Jac Caglianone with the sixth pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Since bringing him into their organization, the outfielder has shown out at every level.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 19

Just Baseball’s All-Star Mock Ballot No. 1

All-Star season is finally upon us! It’s time for fans to start casting their votes for who should be in Atlanta for the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 15.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 19

Astros ride high-powered offense into finale vs. A's

The Houston Astros are finding Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., much to their liking. Houston has racked up 24 runs, 35 hits and eight homers over the past two games.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 19

A's Defense Still a Concern

At the conclusion of the 2024 season, Athletics GM David Forst mentioned that the club would have to get better defensively during the off-season, with their internal metrics providing similar data to the public-facing data.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 19

A's Lose Blowout to Houston Astros

The Athletics have lost back-to-back games in blowout fashion, as they lost Wednesday's affair by a score of 11-4. A's ace Luis Severino took the mound for the team and gave the team five innings, allowing a pair of earned runs on nine hits, walking one, and punching out five Houston Astros hitters.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 19

MLB roundup: Rays erase 8-run deficit, stun Orioles

Junior Caminero drove in Yandy Diaz with a seventh-inning single to cap a four-hit performance and give the host Tampa Bay Rays their first lead as they overcame an eight-run deficit to claim a 12-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 19

Astros pull away from A's with seven-run 6th inning

Jose Altuve and Victor Caratini each slammed a three-run homer during a seven-run seventh inning to help the Houston Astros maul the Athletics 11-4 on Wednesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Astros Make Injury Announcement Before Athletics Game

Maybe Major League Baseball knew what they were doing when they listed Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve as a second baseman on the All-Star Game ballot.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

The 2025 Royals: Trade Deadline Drama – Promise, Problems, and Possibilities

The Kansas City Royals are heading toward a crucial moment: the July 31st trade deadline. After a fantastic 2024 season where they jumped up by 30 wins (ending at 86-76) and made it back to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, expectations were sky-high.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 18

Giants activate RHP Justin Verlander off IL to start vs. Guardians

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will take the mound on Wednesday night in a start against the Cleveland Guardians.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18

A's owner selling San Jose Earthquakes to help finance Vegas move

A's owner selling San Jose Earthquakes to help finance Las Vegas move

John Fisher's name is raised quickly whenever a discussion about the worst owners in sports begins. Fans of the teams he owns are vocal despite years of repeated disappointments.

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Matt Holliday News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 18

Colorado Rockies Predicted to Make Legacy Selection in Upcoming MLB Draft

According to MLB Draft guru Kylie McDaniel of ESPN, the Colorado Rockies are going to take another Holliday in this upcoming draft: In his latest mock draft, McDaniel has infielder Ethan Holliday projected to land with the Rockies at No.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / June 18

Colorado Rockies Make History in Home Run-Reliant Victory Over Washington Nationals

The Colorado Rockies went down early Tuesday night, allowing the Washington Nationals to score a run on a wild pitch in the first inning. But from that point on, the Rockies' spring-loaded bats took complete control of the contest.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Astros trade for Brewers infielder amid Athletics series

The Houston Astros made a quiet but calculated move during their series on the road against the Athletics in West Sacramento, acquiring power-hitting first baseman Wes Clarke from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 17

Longtime Major League Pitcher Working Toward, Waiting For Perhaps a Final MLB Job

Veteran Rich Hill is sticking with the Kansas City Royals on his minor league deal. That’s according to reporting from Robert Murray of FanSided, who said Hill let the deadline to opt out of his minor league contract expire.

Gio Urshela News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 17

Gio Urshela Set to Return to A's Roster

The Athletics announced today that they have reinstated third baseman Gio Urshela from the IL, and in a corresponding move, they have placed outfielder Seth Brown on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 13 with left elbow lateral epicondylitis.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Phillies Urged to Make Decision on Brandon Marsh Replacement

Outfield production has been a struggle for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025, ranking 27th in MLB in wins above average at -2.9 on the season. Nick Castellanos, Brandon Marsh, Max Kepler, and Johan Rojas have manned the outfield for most of the season, but just one has given above-average offensive production.