These are the hottest hitting prospects in each farm system
The playoff races and the Trade Deadline are heating up, and so are several position prospects. Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones has been the hottest hitter in the Minors over the past month, slashing .427/.477/.987 with 12 homers in 18 Triple-A games entering Wednesday. That performance could get him promoted to
A's Wilson hits IL with fractured left forearm; Hernaiz steps up in his place
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Once again, the Athletics will have to navigate life without Jacob Wilson for an extended period. The All-Star rookie shortstop was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday (retroactive to Saturday) with a fractured left forearm, and it’s unclear how long he’ll be out. Manager Mark
New for 2025 -- ATHLETICS.TV -- stream games in the Athletics territory
Major League Baseball and NBC Sports Regional Networks announced a partnership to stream games direct-to-consumers for the Athletics (NBC Sports California) through MLB.TV during the 2025 season. Fans in the A's home territory can now watch the network's game coverage live and on demand with live pre- and post-game shows
How Nick Kurtz has taken baseball by storm
By now, you’ve probably heard of Nick Kurtz. On Friday, Kurtz became the youngest player in Major League history -- and the first rookie -- to hit four home runs in a game. He recorded 19 total bases, tying Shawn Green for the most total bases in a single game
The origin story of Kurtz's 'Big Amish' nickname
WEST SACRAMENTO – The Big Amish has taken over the baseball world. Heck, there’s already a Big Amish T-shirt that has been produced and was distributed to the lockers of several players inside the Athletics clubhouse at Sutter Health Park on Monday afternoon. Big Amish, of course, is Nick Kurtz,
Latest Athletics injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Athletics injury news and transactions.
A's new switch-throwing(!) outfielder brings unique skillset to play
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Plenty of MLB’s biggest stars are switch-hitters. Cal Raleigh, José Ramírez and Elly De La Cruz are just a few among dozens. Even switch-pitchers, like Pat Venditte or Mariners prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje, have had their day. But a switch-throwing position player?!? That’s a new one. Meet Athletics
A's young core steps up, completes first four-game sweep in Houston
HOUSTON -- No Nick Kurtz or Jacob Wilson? No problem.
Kurtz dealing with lower body fatigue, sits out series finale
HOUSTON -- It turns out that tying the Major League record with 19 total bases in a game and then getting on base another three times the next day can take its toll on the body.
Kurtz makes more history, Butler breaks out in A's balanced win
HOUSTON – One night after a performance for the ages from Nick Kurtz, all eyes were on the Athletics rookie first baseman Saturday night to see what he might have in store for an encore.
Bat from Kurtz's historic four-homer night bound for Cooperstown
HOUSTON -- On the same weekend that legends Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are getting inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Nick Kurtz is getting his own display in Cooperstown. The bat used by Kurtz Friday night at Daikin Park to produce one of the greatest performances
A's Kurtz first rookie with 4 HRs in record-shattering game
HOUSTON -- Already a triple shy of the cycle through four innings and the Athletics holding a six-run lead on Friday night at Daikin Park, Nick Kurtz knew he would get at least a couple more opportunities to complete the 18th cycle in team history and first since Mark Ellis
A's Kurtz, Wilson enjoying battling it out for AL Rookie of the Year
HOUSTON -- Still holding a sizable lead for American League Rookie of the Year coming out of the All-Star break in MLB.com’s most recent poll last week, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson may have just officially been overtaken by a new favorite -- his teammate Nick Kurtz. Following a historic performance
'Big Amish' Kurtz churns new feat adding to A's lore
HOUSTON – Nick Kurtz has jokingly and affectionately been given the nickname of "Big Amish" by his Athletics teammates. As a result, his celebration after a double or home run is unique from every other player on the team, as he “churns Amish butter” by twirling his hands in a
Sears stands tall in Texas amid annual trade noise
ARLINGTON -- JP Sears is no stranger to hearing his name mentioned at the Trade Deadline. It took only seven games into his Major League career for the left-hander to experience what runs through the minds of most players around this time of year, when the Athletics acquired him from
Each team's new names, big moves on NEW Top 30 Prospects lists
We are in this kind of strange in-between limbo land when it comes to prospect rankings. It’s after the Draft but before the signing deadline (July 28), and we’ve historically not done any updates to our lists until after all the draftees are signed. But at the same time, we’ve
Butler snaps slump with HR off deGrom, still eying bigger turnaround
ARLINGTON – Following yet another hitless performance on Monday night, Lawrence Butler provided a brutally honest self-assessment of his at-bats as of late. “Terrible," Butler said. “I can’t hit a watermelon on a tee right now.”
A's agree to deal with first-round pick Arnold
Below is a list of every player drafted through the first 43 picks (up to the second round) of the 2025 MLB Draft. Each club has until 5 p.m. ET on Monday, July 28, to come to terms with its Draft selections. If a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility,
Which 2025 Draft picks will reach the Majors quickest?
The initial dust is beginning to settle on the 2025 MLB Draft, with organizations throughout baseball busy inking their draft picks to contracts ahead of the July 28 deadline. Very soon, we'll be seeing these players suit up for their pro debuts with their new teams across Minor League Baseball.
Electric Denzel Clarke (right adductor strain) to land on IL
ARLINGTON – The phenomenon that has become The Denzel Clarke Show whenever he has been manning center field for the Athletics this season will have to go on a hiatus.