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JJ Bleday of the Athletics batting against the Marlins. The Athletics non-tendered JJ Bleday and signed pitchers Luis Medina and Ken Waldichuk to one-year contracts for 2026, the team announced Friday.

Athletics Agree to Terms with Luis Medina, Ken Waldichuk; Non-tender JJ Bleday

Athletics Agree to Terms with Medina, Waldichuk; Non-tender JJ Bleday The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-hander Luis Medina and left-hander Ken Waldichuk, the team announced Friday. Both agreed to one-year contracts for 2026, avoiding arbitration. Additionally, the Athletics did not tender a contract to outfielder JJ Bleday for 2026. Bleday is now a […]

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Nick Kurtz smiling as he trots off the field. The Athletics first baseman unanimously became the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year, he learned Monday night.
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Athletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz Is Unanimous AL Rookie of the Year

Nick Kurtz Unanimously Wins AL Rookie of the Year Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz added another trophy to his quickly growing case Monday night: AL Rookie of the Year. Of surprise to few, if anyone, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced Kurtz as the unanimous 2025 winner. He is the second player from […]

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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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Jacob Wilson and Michael Kelly, both of the Athletics, celebrate their team's win over the Astros
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Athletics Play Playoff Spoiler with Win over Fading Astros

Athletics 5, Astros 1 The Athletics defeated the Houston Astros, 5–1, Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Brett Harris all doubled, with Wilson and Soderstrom each driving in runs to pace the offense. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs worked five innings, allowing one run on three hits, before […]

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Costly Story Errors Help Athletics Take Series Finale Against Red Sox

Athletics 5, Red Sox 3 The Boston Red Sox fell victim to the Athletics, 5–3, Thursday. This was, in no small part, due to two costly throwing errors from Trevor Story allowing two runs to score. Red Sox Vs. Athletics Game Summary Red Sox starter Brayan Bello started the game off poorly, allowing four straight […]

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The Red Sox showed perseverance despite being down multiple runs to take an extra-innings win on their 11th walk-off win of the season.
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Red Sox Take Down Athletics, Notch 11th Walk-off Win of the Year

Red Sox 5, Athletics 4 The perseverance of the Boston Red Sox pays off with a win against the Athletics in 10 innings. The Red Sox managed to notch an MLB-best 11th walk-off win of the season. Red Sox – Athletics Game Summary The Athletics only mustered a walk in the first inning, before the […]

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Aroldis Chapman's streak of 50 straight batters retired got broken today, as the Red Sox fail the sweep attempt.
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Chapman Loses Retired Batters Streak, Red Sox Lose to Athletics

Red Sox 4, Athletics 5 The Boston Red Sox fail on the sweep attempt and lose to the Athletics Wednesday. Red Sox – Athletics Game Summary Boston failed to capitalize after a leadoff double from Jarren Duran, while the Athletics immediately got to starting pitcher Payton Tolle. With one out, Shea Langeliers hit a ball […]

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Connerly Early, after his call-up from Worcester, makes a name for himself, as the Red Sox shutout Athletics once again.
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Early Ties Red Sox Debut Strikeout Record, Defeat Athletics

Red Sox 6, Athletics 0 Remember when Payton Tolle made his debut for the Boston Red Sox, and people were raving about how great he looked? Somehow, another recently lefty prospect decided to make a name for himself after his call-up to one-up Tolle in this contest against the Athletics. Red Sox – Athletics Game […]

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