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Kids, meet two teams in a big Saturday showdown. The Astros start a new pitching era, led by Hunter Brown, while the A's lean on veterans and a rising star in Nick Kurtz. Quick, exciting action awaits in an early-season clash.
April 4, 2026
A big Saturday showdown in Sacramento as Houston unfolds a new pitching era led by Hunter Brown, while Oakland leans on veteran arms and young power. Can the A's slow Houston's hitters and ride Nick Kurtz to a spark?
This article ranks and profiles MLB players #70-66 on the 2025 Top 100 list. Fernando Tatis Jr. (#70) is highlighted as a dynamic five-tool player who transitioned from shortstop to win a Gold Glove in right field with the Padres. Bryan Reynolds (#69) is praised as a consistent switch-hitting outfielder who signed the largest contract in Pirates history. Josh Hader (#68) is described as an elite reliever who joined the Astros on a $95M deal and recently recorded his 200th career save. Tanner Scott (#67) emerged as a dominant lefty reliever who signed a $72M contract with the Dodgers after splitting 2024 between Miami and San Diego. Gerrit Cole (#66) rounds out the group as the Yankees ace who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award unanimously but will miss 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
May 15, 2025
