Kurtz’s contributions have fueled the A’s recent offensive surge, including a 12-hit performance against Astros starter Jason Alexander, who gave up 11 hits and five earned runs over six innings.

A four-game sweep at the hands of the last-place A’s at Daikin Park highlighted a depleted lineup and saw another starting pitcher join baseball’s longest injured list.

The Astros have won 40, or 55.6%, of the 72 games they've played as favorites this season.

The Athletics will send a hot-hitting Nick Kurtz to the plate against the Tampa Bay Rays and Yandy Diaz, who has been on a tear in recent games, when the teams take the field on Monday, Aug. 11 at 10...

Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees play Junior Caminero and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.

Runners left in scoring position_Tampa Bay 4 (Gray, Mangum, Caballero, Aranda); New York 4 (Stanton, Wells 3).