US EditionA's find hope in Nick Kurtz and young stars as team eyes Las Vegas in 2028
YOLO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 4 – The Athletics focus on young players like Nick Kurtz to improve despite pitching struggles and prepare for their 2028 Las Vegas stadium move, with the team 49-65 this season.
- The Oakland Athletics celebrated a strong performance by rookie Nick Kurtz on July 26, 2025, while preparing for a 2028 move to Las Vegas.
- The team struggles with pitching and a poor 49-65 record this season despite having young hitting talent and locked contracts for key players.
- Kurtz tied a major league record by hitting four home runs with 19 total bases on July 25, and the A's added teenager Leo De Vries in a recent trade.
- General manager David Forst said, “’26 and ’27 are important,” but internal focus remains on the team’s outlook in Las Vegas with Kotsay managing through 2028.
- The Athletics aim to improve pitching and build a competitive roster while developing young players ready to compete at the major league level.
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Dispatch ArgusA's find hope in Kurtz, young stars
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 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.
·North Platte, United States
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