“Texas, we have contact!” | Photo by Marison Bilagody/MLB Photos via Getty Images For many reasons I would not have expected today to be the day Nick Kurtz graduated to the big leagues. It’s exciting — and it’s puzzling. Why? Here are some of the ways in which the timing is intriguing: 1. Unless there’s an injury (or paternity leave) we haven’t heard about yet, Kurtz’ … [Read more...] about Nick Kurtz Call Up Is Timed Interestingly…
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Kurtz, 2024 No. 4 overall pick & A’s top prospect, getting called up (source)
Slugging first baseman poised to reach MLB after just 32 games (and 1.121 OPS) in Minors … [Read more...] about Kurtz, 2024 No. 4 overall pick & A’s top prospect, getting called up (source)
Athletics vs. Rangers Series Preview
Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Back home against a division rival The team is currently enjoying a much-needed off day after wrapping up their road trip yesterday afternoon. The team went 4-2 on the trip and are hovering around the .500 mark as they sit at 10-12 so far this season. The long season will march on tomorrow evening as the Texas Rangers come to town for the … [Read more...] about Athletics vs. Rangers Series Preview
Elephant Rumblings: A’s look to gain traction in AL West against Rangers
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images MLB news roundup … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: A’s look to gain traction in AL West against Rangers