Oakland Athletics

Mariners secure 5-4 walk-off win over Athletics

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The Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park, thanks to consecutive hits from Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez and Josh Naylor in the bottom of the ninth. Oakland's Nick Kurtz had tied the game with a solo home run earlier in the top of the ninth off Andrés Muñoz. The victory allowed Seattle to avoid a sweep after the Athletics took the first two games of the series.

Nick Kurtz's 20-game walk streak ends

Oakland Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz saw his remarkable 20-game walk streak come to an end Saturday. The streak, tied for the second-longest in modern MLB history, concluded in a 14-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park.

Carlos Cortes and Ildemaro Vargas named AL and NL players of the week

27. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Oakland Athletics outfielder Carlos Cortes and Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas earned American League and National League Player of the Week honors for their standout performances. Cortes hit .542 with three home runs to help his team win four of six games, while Vargas posted a 1.104 OPS and leads the NL in batting average. Both players claimed their first such awards.

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Blue Jays claim second straight walk-off win over Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics in 11 innings on Saturday, marking their second consecutive walk-off win to open the 2026 season. Ernie Clement delivered the game-winning line drive into left-center, while Spencer Miles earned the win in his MLB debut. Dylan Cease set a franchise debut record with 12 strikeouts earlier in the game.

Two Max Muncys homer in fourth inning of spring training games

16. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

MLB features two players named Max Muncy, one with the Dodgers and one with the Athletics. On Monday, both hit home runs in the bottom of the fourth inning during their respective Spring Training games. The coincidence highlights players who share a birthdate of Aug. 25.

Mets trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics for minor leaguer

The New York Mets have traded infielder Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor-league prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The deal includes $5.75 million from the Mets to cover part of McNeil's salary. McNeil, a two-time All-Star, expressed gratitude to the Mets organization in a farewell statement.

Nick Kurtz blasts MLB's longest home run of 2025

26. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Oakland Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz hit a 493-foot grand slam on September 13, 2025, against the Cincinnati Reds, marking the longest home run of the season. This monumental shot at Sutter Health Park not only led the Athletics' distance chart but also highlighted Kurtz's breakout rookie year. The blast contributed to his 36 home runs and unanimous AL Rookie of the Year honors.

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