Athletics Lose Nick Kurtz to 10-Day IL With Thumb Strain

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Athletics Lose Nick Kurtz to 10-Day IL With Thumb Strain

Nick Kurtz is headed to the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule strain, putting his All-Star status in jeopardy. The Athletics first baseman has hit .266 with 20 homers and 66 RBI in 92 games this season, giving Oakland a major lineup loss as it waits to learn how long he’ll be sidelined following the latest testing today.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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MLB Saturday Preview: Doubleheader, Rivalries and Playoff Races

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Friday's MLB slate featured Detroit's 10-2 rout of Philadelphia, the Yankees edging Washington and Arizona's 9-3 upset over the Dodgers. Texas defeated Houston, the White Sox crushed Athletics 14-1, while Boston, Cincinnati, Tampa Bay and Toronto also earned victories. Milwaukee's matchup with Pittsburgh was postponed because of weather.

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Former Yankees Manager Joe Girardi Loves Ben Rice’s Approach to Games This Season

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Former Yankees Manager Joe Girardi Loves Ben Rice’s Approach to Games This Season

Rice has been a revelation this season, sitting on 29 homers after the Yankees' 5-3 win over the Nationals on Friday. “He plays it with a lot of joy, and he’s very happy all the time. Happy to see it, and he deserves to be an All-Star," Girardi said. Rice is in his third year with the Yankees (52-42).

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Bryce Harper Wishes Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle Played for the Phillies

Haroer has been highly impressed by the Detroit rookie, who will make his first All-Star game appearance next week. "I wish he was in Philly. Detroit's got a great player in him," Harper said before Philadelphia's 10-2 loss to the Tigers. McGonigle has eight homers and 34 RBIs this season in 91 games.

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