Nevertheless, the A’s had reasons to be encouraged Sunday and hope the drafting of power-hitting Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz will benefit their long-standing rebuilding process.

The Athletics’ first-round pick from the 2024 MLB Draft is developing as the franchise hoped. First baseman Nick Kurtz, whom ...

The A's focus on infield depth with Kurtz and Muncy, while Krook adds left-handed pitching depth. Strategic, high-potential ...

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS ...

First baseman Nick Kurtz did just that in his first year of pro ball after being drafted fourth overall out of Wake Forest. Following a seven-game tune-up with Low-A Stockton, he jumped to Double ...