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Lugnuts' Will Simpson prepares to bat against Michigan State in the first inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.

Recent A's Draftee Off to Huge Start in Double-A

Oakland A's first base prospect Will Simpson is off to a huge start in Double-A Midland.

Jason Burke
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Lugnuts' Will Simpson prepares to bat against Michigan State in the first inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.
Prospects

Recent A's Draftee Off to Huge Start in Double-A

Oakland A's first base prospect Will Simpson is off to a huge start in Double-A Midland.

Jason Burke
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Jun 25, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman CJ Alexander (40) runs to first base in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Prospects

A's Claim Infielder From Kansas City Royals

The Oakland Athletics have claimed a minor league infielder from the Kansas City Royals, hoping that he could become an option for the club at the hot corner.

Jason Burke
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Feb 22, 2024; Surprise, AZ, USA;  Kansas City Royals pitcher Mason Barnett (86) during photo day at spring training in Surprise, AZ. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Former Kansas City Royals Pitching Prospect Turning Corner with Oakland

At the deadline, the Oakland A's traded Lucas Erceg to the Kansas City Royals for a package of players. One of them is having a solid start to his time in the A's system.

Jason Burke
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Mar 20, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA;  General view of the field prior to a spring training game between the Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

A's Promoting Another Top Pick in 2024 Draft

Oakland Athletics' 2024 third-round pick Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is being promoted to High-A Lansing.

Jason Burke
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Lugnuts' Will Simpson, left, celebrates his two-run double with manager Craig Conklin during the fifth inning in the game against the Loons on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Jackson Field in Lansing.
Prospects

A's No. 2 Prospect Headed to IL, Opening Up New Opportunity

With former Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz headed to the IL, another first baseman will get a deserved promotion.

Jason Burke
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May 29, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics helmets are stacked near the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Nick Kurtz promoted to Double-A a Week into His Pro Career

Oakland A's top pick in 2024 MLB Draft Nick Kurtz has been promoted to Double-A Midland, skipping Lansing altogether.

Jason Burke
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Jun 17, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) makes a catch to retire Stanford Cardinal third baseman Tommy Troy (12) to end the game at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

A's Top Pick Nick Kurtz Continues to Mash

Oakland A's No. 2 prospect Nick Kurtz has hit the ground running since beginning his professional career.

Jason Burke
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Jul 19, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) walks towards the field before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Jacob Wilson Set to Begin Rehab Assignment

When Jacob Wilson reports to the Las Vegas Aviators on his rehab assignment, there will be five players vying for four positions. How will it shake out?

Jason Burke
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Mar 2, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view of New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (67) as he holds his helmet prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Former Yankees Prospect Switching Positions in Triple-A

This recently promoted former New York Yankees prospect has been seeing his first real playing time in the outfield after spending his pro career playing on the infield dirt.

Jason Burke
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Jun 19, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Nick Kurtz Homers as Four A's Top Draftees Make Their Debuts

The Oakland Athletics recently assigned four of their top picks from the 2024 MLB Draft to A-Ball with the Stockton Ports, and they combined for one heck of a showing on Saturday in their debuts.

Jason Burke
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Jun 17, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) celebrates after retiring Stanford Cardinal third baseman Tommy Troy (not pictured) to end the game at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

A's Farm System Jumps in Recent Re-Ranking

The Oakland A's farm system made a huge jump in the recent farm system re-rankings thanks to a huge recent influx of talent.

Jason Burke
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Stockton Ports' manager Javier Godard fist bumps his team at the start of the Ports' home opener against the Modesto Nuts at the Stockton Ballpark in downtown Stockton on Apr. 5, 2024.
Prospects

A's Assign Top Draft Picks to Stockton Ports

Oakland Athletics top picks from Wake Forest, LSU, Rutgers, and Cal have been assigned to the Stockton Ports.

Jason Burke
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Apr 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joe Boyle (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Joe Boyle Turning a Corner in Las Vegas

With the way that Joe Boyle has been throwing the past few weeks, he could receive a look with the Oakland A's before the season is out

Jason Burke
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Feb 23, 2024; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics infielder Max Muncy (72) poses during Photo Day at Mesa Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

A's Minor League Standouts, Including Max Muncy's 3-Homer Game

Oakland A's No. 8 prospect Max Muncy had himself a night on Sunday, crushing three home runs and driving in eight. That, and other highlights from the week on the farm.

Jason Burke
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Tennessee outfielder Jared Dickey (17) runs to first during a NCAA College World Series elimination game between Tennessee and LSU at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Prospects

New A's Outfielder From Kansas City Royals Off to Hot Start

Jared Dickey is off to a hot starter after the Oakland A's acquired him from the Kansas City Royals

Jason Burke
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Nevada's Kade Morris pitches gainst Dixie State at Mackay Stadium on March 16, 2022.

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Prospects

New A's Prospect, Kade Morris, Shines in Debut

The New York Mets and Oakland A's made a trade earlier this week, and bother pitchers involved made their debuts for their new organizations.

Jason Burke
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Apr 14, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; An Oakland Athletics baseball cap is seen in the dugout before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Washington Nationals at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Gunnar Hoglund, Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang Promoted

Gunnar Hoglund and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang have been the A's best pitchers in the minor leagues this season.

Matthew Kalinowski
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Apr 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (70) reacts to a strikeout to end the game during the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports
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Oakland A's Receive Royals No. 4 and No. 18 Prospects in Lucas Erceg Trade

The Oakland A's traded away Lucas Erceg at the Trade Deadline, receiving three interesting prospects from the Kansas City Royals.

Matthew Kalinowski
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BOURNE   07/13/23   John Spikerman of Falmouth dives safely into second as Josh Kuroda-Grauer of Bourne takes the throw.
Prospects

Where A's Draftees Rank in Latest System Evaluation

The Oakland A's made some intriguing picks in the MLB Draft, so where do they rank in the latest system reshuffling?

Jason Burke
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May 31, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; LSU pitcher Gage Jump (23) pitches against the Wofford Terriers during the NCAA Regional in Chapel Hill. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

A's Sign 20 of 21 Draft Picks

The Oakland Athletics signed nearly all of their draft picks.

Jason Burke
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Lugnuts' Daniel Susac celebrates after scoring a run against the Whitecaps in the first inning on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Prospects

A's prospect spotlight: A look at how No. 5 prospect Daniel Susac has fared in 2024

Over the last couple of seasons, the Oakland A’s have looked to build up their farm system, using the resources at their disposal to scout and draft new talent.

Dylan Grausz
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Jun 21, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) gets an out during the first inning against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

A's Draftee Nick Kurtz Lands on Top-100 Prospects List

Former Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz, now with the Oakland A's, has made it onto Baseball America's top-100 prospect list--but did the A's make the right call?

Jason Burke
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May 25, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; LSU Tigers infielder Tommy White (47) reacts after a big swing against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Tommy White on Signing with Oakland, Playing with Nick Kurtz

Former LSU Tiger Tommy White talks about signing with the Oakland A's, and being part of the same draft class as Wake Forest's Nick Kurtz

Jason Burke
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Jun 2, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA;  Louisiana State Tigers third baseman Tommy White (47) reacts to getting a base hit in the fifth inning against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Div. I NCAA baseball regional at Boshamer Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Camarati-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Oakland A's Sign Second-Round Pick Tommy White

The Oakland A's have signed another top selection from the 2024 MLB Draft, this time bringing in LSU's Tommy White

Jason Burke
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Jul 19, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) signs autographs before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Jacob Wilson on Rocketing His Way to Oakland

Oakland A's top prospect Jacob Wilson talked with us about adjustments he's made while dominating the minor leagues, advice for the new draftees, and meeting Khris Davis.

Jason Burke
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