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Nick Kurtz Is New AL ROY Favorite

Athletics' Nick Kurtz 'shocked' to be MLB rookie sensation a year after college
The A’s will certainly vouch for that. Kurtz is now the overwhelming favorite to earn AL Rookie of the Year honors, but until he suffered a fractured forearm, A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson – drafted in 2023, debuted in 2024, an All-Star in 2025 – was the choice.
MLB Rookie Watch: Nick Kurtz Is the New AL ROY Favorite After Four-Homer Game
This article was originally published on www.si.com as MLB Rookie Watch: Nick Kurtz Is the New AL ROY Favorite After Four-Homer Game. Back in the spring, if you asked Major League Baseball fans who would win the American League's Rookie of the Year award, most would've tabbed an Athletic—shortstop Jacob Wilson.
Nick Kurtz becomes first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in one game
Nick Kurtz made baseball history on Friday night, becoming the first MLB rookie ever to hit four home runs in a single game, during the Athletics’ 15-3 win over the Houston Astros.
A's Nick Kurtz Says He'd Compete in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby After Historic 4 HR Game
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz says he would "probably" compete in the 2026 Home Run Derby if invited to the event after becoming the first rookie in MLB history to hit four runs in a single game.
With 4 homers, A’s rookie Nick Kurtz becomes first MLB player with 6 hits, 6 runs and 8 RBIs
Kurtz became the 20th player and first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game.
Nick Kurtz May Have Just Had the Best Offensive Game in MLB History
Nick Kurtz had quietly been one of the most exciting players in baseball since his arrival. On Friday night against the Houston Astros, he turned up the volume
Nick Kurtz becomes first MLB rookie with 4-homer game as Athletics beat Astros 15-3
Nick Kurtz became the first major league rookie to hit four homers in a game, leading the Athletics to a 15-3 victory over the Houston Astros.
Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Reaches base five times
Reaches base five times
Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: It may be a tough call, but is it time to sell high on Nick Kurtz?
This is the final 2025 edition of Trade Tips, as the default trade deadline in Yahoo fantasy baseball leagues is just two days away. I would like to thank those who were loyal readers this year, especially those who took the time to ask me trade questions on Twitter.
Nick Kurtz Four-Homer Topps NOW Card One of the Most Coveted of the Season
The card from Topps NOW to commemorate A's first baseman Nick Kurtz's four-homer game has been a top-seller this season ...
Free MLB home run picks, lines, odds for Aug. 6: Nick Kurtz among best bets for Wednesday HR player props
The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up nearly 50 units on the year. For ...
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How Nick Kurtz has taken baseball by storm
By now, you’ve probably heard of Nick Kurtz. On Friday, Kurtz became the youngest player in Major League history -- and the ...
Nick Kurtz of Athletics becomes 1st MLB rookie to hit 4 homers in a game, matches total base record
Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game.
Free MLB home run picks, odds, lines for July 26: Nick Kurtz among best bets for Saturday HR player props
SportsLine's model is up 49.95 units on HR picks this season. Use its MLB picks for MLB sportsbook promotions like MLB profit ...
Nick Kurtz leads young A’s core aimed toward future Las Vegas debut
The Athletics had a history of developing waves of talent in Oakland. Now they’re trying to do the same after departing the ...