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Nick Kurtz of the Athletics hitting a homer. Kurtz is a 2025 Silver Slugger.
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Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins AL Silver Slugger

Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins Silver Slugger A dream rookie season for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz gained another jewel Friday night, as he became the only rookie to win a 2025 Silver Slugger Award. This marks the fourth time an Athletics first baseman won the Silver Slugger Award, which was established in 1980. Kurtz […]

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Willie Maclver
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Rangers Claim Willie MacIver from Athletics

The Texas Rangers have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otañez via waiver claim from the Athletics Wednesday. Additionally, outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney, who were up and down with the Rangers in 2025, have cleared waivers and are now free agents. MacIver had played in the major leagues for the Athletics during the […]

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Marcus Semien
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Marcus Semien Wins AL Gold Glove at Second Base

Marcus Semien, of the Texas Rangers, has won the Gold Glove Award at second base for the American League. The announcement was made by Rawlings Sunday in a televised show on ESPN.  The Rawlings Gold Gloves are presented for defensive excellence each year. This is the first time for the Rangers to have a Gold […]

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Cal Raleigh Named MLBPA Player of the Year

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was named the MLBPA Player of the Year on Wednesday. He also received the AL Outstanding Player of the Year award. Raleigh was recognized in this year’s Players’ Choice Awards for putting together one of the best seasons in recent memory. “It was a record-setting season for Cal Raleigh, who rewrote […]

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Kurt Suzuki Named Angels Next Manager

The Los Angeles Angels‘ next manager will be former All-Star catcher Kurt Suzuki. The team made the announcement on Tuesday after conducting interviews with Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter. The 42-year-old is familiar with the organization after serving as a special assistant to GM Perry Minasian. Suzuki played the final two seasons of his 16-year […]

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The Blue Jays celebrate winning their first AL pennant in 32 years after defeating the Mariners in Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS
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Springer Homer Powers Blue Jays Past Mariners and to World Series

ALCS Game 7: Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3 A game-altering three-run home run from George Springer pushed the host Toronto Blue Jays past the Seattle Mariners, 4–3, Monday night to secure their first World Series appearance in 32 years. Trading Runs Coming into Game Seven, Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor owned a .429 batting […]

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Trey Yesavage of the Blue Jays celebrating against the Mariners in Game 6 of the 2025 ALCS
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ALCS: Blue Jays Use Second, Third Inning to Force Game Seven with Mariners

Blue Jays 6, Mariners 2 The Toronto Blue Jays scored four of their six runs in the first three innings, jumping on the Seattle Mariners early and winning, 6-2, Sunday night to force a decisive ALCS Game Seven. Barger, Kiner-Falefa Give Jays Early Lead After Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement both reached base safely in […]

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Raleigh, Suarez Homer as Mariners Beat Blue Jays in Game Five of ALCS

Mariners 6, Blue Jays 2 Cal Raleigh hit a game-tying solo home run in the eighth inning before Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam, blowing the game open and giving the Seattle Mariners a 6–2 win in Game Five of the ALCS and a 3–2 series lead over the Toronto Blue Jays. Suarez Opens Scoring […]

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