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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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2025 Hank Aaron Award Finalists Announced

Major League Baseball announced the 20 finalists for the prestigious Hank Aaron Award on Monday afternoon. The distinction is given to the best offensive player in each league. First given out in 1999, the award is meant to preserve the legacy of the late Hank Aaron. In 23 major league seasons, Aaron hit 715 home […]

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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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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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Jacob Wilson of the Athletics leaping after turning a double play against the Cardinals
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Springs Pitches Well, but Cardinals Hand Athletics Tough-luck Loss

Cardinals 5, Athletics 1 ST. LOUIS (Sept. 3) — Four RBI from Willson Contreras on a pair of hits that were lost in the lights powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5–1 win over the Athletics Wednesday night. Jeffrey Springs took a tough loss for the Athletics after six rather strong innings went for […]

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Ivan Herrera of the Cardinals running out a home run against the Athletics
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Cardinals Rally to Nip Athletics after Mikolas Gem

Cardinals 2, Athletics 1 ST. LOUIS (Sept. 2) — A two-run sixth-inning homer by Ivan Herrera gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 2–1 victory over the Athletics in an hour and 55 minutes Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. One day after the Athletics won an 11–3 blowout, Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas kept the Athletics almost […]

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Zack Gelof of the Athletics celebrating a double against the Tigers
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Athletics, Gelof Blank Tigers for Series Sweep

Athletics 7, Tigers 0 The Athletics shut out the Detroit Tigers, 7–0, Wednesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. Nick Kurtz, Brett Harris, and Zack Gelof — Gelof with a double, a homer, and four RBI — all notched multiple hits to give the Athletics their 21st win in their past 31 […]

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