The A's have placed the American League's starting All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day Injured List with a forearm fracture. Just before the Mid-Summer Classic, Wilson was hit by a pitch which would put him out for a couple of games, but would end up playing through the injury in the All-Star Game.

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game.

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Nick Kurtz became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four homers in a game, going deep multiple times vs. Houston on Friday.

Nick Kurtz became the first major league rookie to hit four homers in a game, leading the Athletics to a 15-3 victory over the Houston Astros.

The Twins dealt Chris Paddack but are still open to trading relievers and centerfielder Harrison Bader ahead of the trade deadline.

The game features 44 of the 112 Hank Aaron Invitational participants, including Hoover High School first baseman Will Adams. Heading into his senior season with the Bucs, Adams is committed to LSU. Adams also participated in last year’s 44 Game, which was played at Truist Park, the Atlanta Braves’ ballpark.

The Kansas City Royals were the 14th team for 45-year-old Rich Hill, tying the MLB record for most teams played for.