A's find hope in Nick Kurtz and young stars as team eyes Las Vegas in 2028
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Athletics' Nick Kurtz (16) and Lawrence Butler celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Athletics' Nick Kurtz celebrates after hitting a three-run home run, his fourth home run of the game, against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson throws to first for an out after fielding a ground ball by Houston Astros' Cooper Hummel during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Athletics' 2025 first-round pick Jamie Arnold throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, July 28, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)Athletics' Brent Rooker (25) is congratulated by manager Mark Kotsay, right, after hitting a sacrifice fly that scored a run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
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Athletics' Nick Kurtz (16) and Lawrence Butler celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)