Nick Kurtz is expected to become one of the linchpins of the Athletics by the time the franchise moves to Las Vegas, ...

The Athletics took the opener of their four-game series with the Houston Astros, thanks to yet another huge home run from rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz.

Nick Kurtz homered in the ninth inning for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1.

Houston is 14-18 on the road and 41-31 overall. The Astros have a 13-4 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams play Tuesday for the fourth time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: ...

Rookie Nick Kurtz walloped a two-run walk-off homer with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Athletics a ...

Astros first. Jeremy Pena grounds out to second base, Max Schuemann to Nick Kurtz. Isaac Paredes pops out to third base to Max Muncy. Jose Altuve homers to left field. Christian Walker flies out ...

Spence allowed one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out two batters over five innings in a no-decision against Houston on Monday. Spence served up a solo homer to Jose Altuve in the first ...

Houston Astros’ pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. lands on IL after a freak weight-room accident, straining his foot above the big ...

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Outfielder Aaron Judge of the reigning American League Champion New York Yankees leads all Major League players in the first ...

A Houston team crippled by injuries and held together by castoffs continues to win, walking off Minnesota on Sunday in 10 ...