What happened: The Athletics announced that Nick Kurtz was named American League Player of the Month for May. The club celebrated the recognition, branding his run "MAYhem by The Big Amish."

Why it matters: The monthly honor marks a standout stretch for Kurtz and a clear bright spot for the Athletics during the 2026 regular season. Individual AL-wide recognition signals a building block for a young A's core still finding its footing.

What to watch: Watch whether Kurtz can carry his May form into June and stay in the AL's offensive leaderboard conversation.