This story was excerpted from Martín Gallegos' Athletics Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WEST SACRAMENTO – The Big Amish has taken over the baseball world.

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz won his second consecutive AL Player of the Week award, MLB announced Monday, to no one’s surprise.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, or 'The Big Dumper' as he is affectionately named, hit his 40th home run of the season Saturday against the Los Angeles An

Nick Kurtz has jokingly and affectionately been given the nickname of "Big Amish" by his Athletics teammates. As a result, his celebration after a double or home run is unique from every other player on the team,

Kurtz hit .321 with seven homers, 24 RBIs and 10 walks in 20 games this season for Triple-A Las Vegas. He took batting practice with the A’s on Tuesday, hitting a drive over the center field ...

The Athletics rookie sensation's girlfriend is his Wake Forest college sweetheart that he likes to keep private. She keeps a low profile too.