Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz continues to make his case for why he should have been an AL All-Star with his current home run streak.

It's been a bit of a rough season for the Athletics during their inaugural campaign in Sacramento. X (formerly Twitter) account Just Baseball broke down his recent pace over the last few games. “Nick Kurtz is unreal,” posted baseball focused account Just Baseball on the social media platform. Kurtz's game has rebounded over the last few weeks, as he came off a rough patch earlier in the campaign.

Toronto Blue Jays (55-39, first in the AL East) vs. Athletics (39-57, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (6-6, 4.13 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 102 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (2-5, 4.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 64 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -153, Athletics +128; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Athletics. The Athletics have a 39-57 record overall and an 18-31 record at home. The Athletics have a 22-48 record in games when they have allowed a home run. Toronto is 23-23 on the road and 55-39 overall. The Blue Jays are 20-6 in games when

Matt Olson will replace Atlanta Braves teammate and fellow All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. in Monday's Home Run Derby. This marks Olson's second Home Run Derby after he participated in 2021 when he was with the Oakland Athletics. The 31-year-old first baseman has tallied 17 home runs this season and was named an All-Star for the third time in his career. Olson has been one of the league's premier power hitters recently, swatting 173 homers since 2021 and leading the majors in 2023 with 54. Acuna was scratched from the Braves' Tuesday game against the Athletics due to back tightness, but will start in the outfield for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star Game. After recovering from surgery to repair

Parkview grad Matt Olson will replace Atlanta Braves teammate and fellow All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. in Monday's Home Run Derby. This marks Olson's second Home Run Derby after he participated in 2021 when he was with the Oakland Athletics. Acuna was scratched from the Braves' Tuesday game against the Athletics due to back tightness, but will start in the outfield for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star Game.

The graduate of Wilson Hall who played at The Citadel was the starting pitcher for the A's in their Thursday evening game against the Braves. Sears came into the game with a 7-7 record and he left the mound with that same record as he had a no-decision.

Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics to a thrilling 5-4 win with a walk-off hit vs. Braves, capping off a breakout performance vs. Atlanta.

The Athletics demoted right-hander Mitch Spence to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, one day after he served up five homers in a 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Athletics recalled right-hander Osvaldo Bido from the same affiliate in a corresponding move. American League All-Star starting shortstop Jacob Wilson (left hand contusion) wasn't in the starting lineup against Atlanta on Thursday for the second straight night. Wilson was plunked by a pitch from rookie right-hander Didier Fuentes in the first inning of Tuesday's victory over the Braves. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Atlanta counterpart Brian Snitker called him after Tuesday's game to apologize for Wilson's beaning. The Braves optioned

The Athletics demoted right-hander Mitch Spence to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, one day after he served up five homers in a 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Athletics recalled right-hander Osvaldo Bido from the same affiliate in a corresponding move.

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Home Run Derby participants are starting to take shape, and Athletics' Brent Rooker recently accepeted the invitation.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. —Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby presented by T-Mobile. Rooker is batting .270 (99-for-366) with 56 runs scored, 19 doubles, 19 home runs and 50 RBI in 94 games this season. Among American League batters, he ranks tied for fourth in runs, is tied for 11th in hits, and is tied for eighth in home runs. Since the beginning of the 2024 season, he ranks third in the AL and seventh in the Majors with 58 home runs.

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will compete in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby. The event will take place at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14.

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson might not be available for the All-Star Game after suffering a hand injury.

The Home Run Derby may not be for another few days, but don't tell that to Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Acuña finished the contest 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and two RBIs, all while the Braves went on to win 9-1. According to MLB.com's Sarah Langs, Acuña is now tied for the fifth-most multi-home run games out of the leadoff spot, doing so 14 times in his career.

Atlanta Braves (40-51, fourth in the NL East) vs. Athletics (38-56, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 9:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (3-7, 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 63 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (7-7, 4.76 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -156, Athletics +130; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics and Atlanta Braves meet on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1. The Athletics have a 38-56 record overall and a 17-30 record in home games. Athletics hitters are batting a collective .248, which ranks seventh in the AL. Atlanta has a 16-29 record on the road and a 40-51 record overall. Braves pitchers

Atlanta Braves (40-51, fourth in the NL East) vs. Athletics (38-56, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 9:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (3-7, 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 63 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (7-7, 4.76 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -156, Athletics +130; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics and Atlanta Braves meet on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1. The Athletics have a 38-56 record overall and a 17-30 record in home games. Athletics hitters are batting a collective .248, which ranks seventh in the AL. Atlanta has a 16-29 record on the road and a 40-51 record overall. Braves pitchers

Ronald Acuna Jr. got things started with a solo shot in the first inning as the Braves cruised to a 9-2 road win over the Athletics.

Atlanta Braves star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was back in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's road game against the Athletics one night after being scratched due to lower back tightness. Acuna said after Tuesday's 10-1 loss that he hurt the back while working out prior to the contest in West Sacramento, Calif. Acuna, 27, is batting .331 with nine homers and 18 RBIs in 40 games after missing nearly 12 months due to an ACL injury. Acuna is a starting outfielder for next Tuesday's All-Star Game in Atlanta. He is also slated to participate in the Home Run Derby next Monday. This is the fifth All-Star nod for the 2023 National League MVP. Also, Athletics rookie standout Jacob Wilson (left

The news on Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's injured left hand was much better than feared, however his status for Tuesday's All-Star Game is uncertain. “That's the question I can't answer right now,” manager Mark Kotsay said before Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Wilson, the first fan-elected rookie starting All-Star shortstop, was hit on the hand in the first inning of Tuesday night's 10-1 victory over the Braves. X-rays were negative for a broken bone, so the A's were relieved that Wilson shouldn't be out of the lineup long.