Heading into 2026, first base is in a marginally better position than it was a year ago. And that's almost entirely due to one man: Nick Kurtz. First basemen as a whole had just a 107 wRC+ in 2024, ...

The World Baseball Classic is around the corner, and rosters are still in the process of being announced. While most of the roster spots have been filled, at least for starters, there is one key spot ...

Last week, Nick Kurtz became a Silver Slugger. On Monday, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year. And he was the ...

On Friday night, A's first baseman Nick Kurtz was named the Silver Slugger at first base after a tremendous 2025 rookie season. Nick Kurtz is the first rookie in A's history to win the Silver Slugger ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chuck analyzes and writes about baseball, soccer & other sports. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Atlanta Braves catcher ...

Take a bow, Big Amish. Star Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz won the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year award in a unanimous decision, MLB announced Monday. Nick Kurtz is ...

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was a unanimous selection as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, while Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was voted the National League Rookie of the ...

The batting cage was bought from another Manheim Township family and was placed in the side yard. A chance to take swings was suddenly a few steps away. Who knows how many pitches were thrown inside ...