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Acuña Jr. Begins Rehab as Kurtz Lands on IL With Thumb Strain
mlb18 hours ago

Acuña Jr. Begins Rehab as Kurtz Lands on IL With Thumb Strain

Ronald Acuña Jr. began a minor-league rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League after a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, with a possible return when the Braves resume play next week; Nick Kurtz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule strain, sidelining him through the All-Star break and likely longer. The injury roundup also notes Kyle Harrison’s elbow soreness and IL stint, plus a cluster of injuries across teams (Gelof knee, Griffin finger, Blaze Alexander hand, Lodolo blister, Gallen elbow inflammation) and a Gleyber Torres rehab assignment.

via NBC Sports|
#hamstring#mlb#nick-kurtz
Athletics Hit by IL Hurdles as Kurtz and Gelof Go Down
sports4 days ago

Athletics Hit by IL Hurdles as Kurtz and Gelof Go Down

Oakland will place Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb strain, jeopardizing his All-Star chances despite a .902 OPS and 20 homers in 92 games. Teammate Zack Gelof also heads to the IL with a knee laceration after a wall collision, prompting the recalled Joey Meneses to take his roster spot. Gelof had a 120 wRC+ in 67 games, and the A’s are reshuffling around the break with Soderström and Wilson back in the lineup as Meneses starts at first base.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#all-star-game#athletics#injuries
Nick Kurtz Breaks Barry Bonds’ Modern Walk Streak in A’s Win Over Royals
sports2 months ago

Nick Kurtz Breaks Barry Bonds’ Modern Walk Streak in A’s Win Over Royals

Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz drew his 19th consecutive walk to break Barry Bonds’ modern-era record, doing so in a 6-3 win over the Royals in Sacramento when he was intentionally walked by John Schreiber. Kurtz, the 2024 No. 4 pick and a former AL ROY/Silver Slugger, now sits tied for second on the single-season list at 19, behind Roy Cullenbine’s all-time 22; Bonds’ record remains the benchmark for overall walks, with Williams also at 19 in 1941. Kurtz has five homers in 19 games this season and a .963 OPS.

via New York Post|
#barry-bonds#baseball#mlb
Soto Returns as Mets Try to Stop Skid; Kurtz Extends Walk Streak, Ohtani Takes the Mound
sports2 months ago

Soto Returns as Mets Try to Stop Skid; Kurtz Extends Walk Streak, Ohtani Takes the Mound

Juan Soto is set to return for the Mets against the Twins, hoping to spark a lineup that has endured a 12-game slide; he posted a .928 OPS in eight games before his calf injury. Nick Kurtz extended his walk streak to 12 games for the A's, tying for fifth-longest in franchise history. Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the Dodgers against the Giants, with his batting status uncertain after last start, while Dalton Rushing DHs; manager Dave Roberts cited an earlier HBP as a factor in lineup decisions.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#mets#mlb#nick-kurtz
Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin Named 2025 MLB Rookies of the Year
sports8 months ago

Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin Named 2025 MLB Rookies of the Year

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics was named the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, earning a full year of service time despite a late start and injuries, thanks to his outstanding performance and the Prospect Promotion Incentive rules. His teammate Jacob Wilson and Roman Anthony of the Red Sox finished second and third in voting, with Anthony signing a significant extension and Wilson's rookie status affected by injury and service time rules.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#2025-season#athletics#nick-kurtz
sports8 months ago

Nick Kurtz Named MLB American League Rookie of the Year

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics was unanimously named the 2025 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year, becoming the 14th player to win the AL award by a unanimous vote and the second for the A's. He joins a distinguished list of winners and is the eighth first baseman to earn this honor. Kurtz was the only player listed on every ballot, highlighting his standout rookie season.

via BBWAA|
#al-award#athletics#jackie-robinson-rookie-of-the-year
White Sox Dominate Cubs in Crosstown Showdown
sports11 months ago

White Sox Dominate Cubs in Crosstown Showdown

The Chicago Cubs experienced a tough game with Shōta Imanaga delivering a poor start, but there are positive injury updates and an extraordinary performance by rookie Nick Kurtz, who achieved a historic game with multiple records. Concerns remain about Luke Little's recent outings and Wiggins' health, but overall, the team is navigating a challenging period with notable individual achievements.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball-history#cubs#injury-update
Nick Kurtz Sets MLB Rookie Record with Four Homers in a Game
sports11 months ago

Nick Kurtz Sets MLB Rookie Record with Four Homers in a Game

Nick Kurtz, a rookie for the Oakland Athletics, made history by becoming the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a game, matching the total bases record with 19, in a remarkable performance against the Houston Astros. The game featured Kurtz's perfect 6-for-6 night, and he became the youngest player to achieve a four-homer game, solidifying his status as a standout player this season.

via ABC27|
#baseball-history#home-run-record#mlb