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A’s find hope in Nick Kurtz and young stars as team eyes Las Vegas in 2028

Even Athletics veterans walk around the clubhouse wearing “Nick Kurtz goes yard” T-shirts, and they know what he means for the franchise's future.

By MARK ANDERSON / AP Sports Writer August 4, 2025

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)

Collins hits 3-run homer, Priester stifles Braves in Brewers’ win

Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer, Quinn Priester allowed just one more hit over seven innings after surrendering a first-pitch home run, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Monday night.

By The Associated Press August 4, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers' Isaac Collins (6) celebrates his three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Big Dumper’s big year: Cal Raleigh’s ‘staggering’ season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers

Seattle's Cal Raleigh — better known by the catchy nickname “Big Dumper” — has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseballs into the outfield seats all over the big leagues this season.

By David Brandt August 4, 2025

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Surprise! There’s been quite a bit of parity in the race for baseball’s best record

The 2025 regular season was supposed to be about Dodger dominance.

By NOAH TRISTER / AP Baseball Writer August 4, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich singles during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braves beat Reds to complete MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol

The Atlanta Braves won a series for the first time in three weeks, and they did so with victories in two venues. One was more unique than the other.

By The Associated Press August 3, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / Atlanta Braves outfielder Eli White holds a trophy after the team's 4-2 win Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tenn. The game resumed Sunday after being suspended in the bottom of the first inning Saturday night due to rain.

Brewers rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski sidelined with injury

Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left tibia contusion.

By The Associated Press August 3, 2025

AP photo by Jeffrey Phelps / Jacob Misiorowski pitches for the Milwaukee Brewers during a home game against the Chicago Cubs on July 28.

Braves, Reds will take another swing at Speedway Classic on Sunday

It was a red flag for Major League Baseball at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press August 2, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / The baseball diamond's infield is covered with a tarp during a rain delay at the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night at Tennessee's Bristol Motor Speedway.

Twins star Byron Buxton provides stability after stack of trades

Every time Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton picked up his phone Thursday, he learned another one of his teammates was being traded.

By JOE REEDY / The Associated Press August 2, 2025

AP photo by Ellen Schmidt / Minnesota Twins left fielder Harrison Bader, left, and center fielder Byron Buxton shake hands during a home game against the Washington Nationals on July 25 in Minneapolis.

A baseball field in a race track? MLB’s Speedway Classic makes history

A 110-foot Ferris wheel. Race cars painted in MLB team colors. Food trucks. Live music. Pitching tunnels and batting cages. A chance for photos with the Commissioner's Trophy. And Clydesdales.