Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam, longest MLB homer this season, as Athletics beat Reds 11-5
Read full article: Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam, longest MLB homer this season, as Athletics beat Reds 11-5Nick Kurtz launched a 493-foot grand slam — the longest home run in the majors this season — and the Athletics hammered Hunter Greene early in an 11-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Athletics' Shea Langeliers join elite list of catchers with second 3-homer game
Read full article: Athletics' Shea Langeliers join elite list of catchers with second 3-homer gameThe Athletics’ Shea Langeliers has become the fourth catcher to have two three-homer games after belting three against the Washington Nationals.
Big Dumper's big year: Cal Raleigh's 'staggering' season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers
Read full article: Big Dumper's big year: Cal Raleigh's 'staggering' season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchersSeattle's Cal Raleigh, known as "Big Dumper," has been a powerhouse this season, hitting 42 homers.
A's manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029
Read full article: A's manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029Manager Mark Kotsay has agreed to a contract extension with the Athletics through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029.
Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
Read full article: Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustrationOakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame lifting following Monday night’s game against Houston.
Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2
Read full article: Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning and extended his hitting streak to 14 games as he led the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's
Read full article: Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A'sFramber Valdez set an MLB record with his 25th straight quality start, and Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado had four RBIs each to help the Houston Astros build an early lead in an 11-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics.
Langeliers wins Futures MVP; HR, nails runner, AL wins 6-4
Read full article: Langeliers wins Futures MVP; HR, nails runner, AL wins 6-4New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez and Minnesota’s Matt Wallner hit two-run homers in the third inning, leading the American League over the National 6-4 in the annual Futures Game of top prospects.