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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

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
November 7, 2025

Oakland Athletics

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 […]

Cal Raleigh tips his hat to the crowd after hitting his 60th home run of the 2025 season

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Cal Raleigh Hits 60th Home Run of 2025 Season, Joining Elite Group

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
September 24, 2025

Seattle Mariners

Raleigh Hits 60th Home Run of 2025 Season The elite fraternity of players to hit 60 or more home runs in a single season added a new member Wednesday night with a two-homer game for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. Raleigh hit the historic blast in the bottom of the eighth off Colorado Rockies reliever […]