Former Oakland A’s pitcher Dave Stewart had his number 34 retired on Sun Sep 11, 2022 at the Oakland Coliseum and pushing for to keep the A’s in Oakland (AP file photo)

#1 Jerry, the A’s will be retiring the number 34 for the second time the first time was for former A’s reliever Rollie Fingers this time for former A’s starter Dave Stewart talk about how popular Stew was and what retiring #34 means for him?

#2 One of Dave Stewart’s biggest push since retiring from baseball is his association with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group and the group’s efforts to keep the A’s in Oakland and if the A’s ever went up for sale Stewart and his group would be interested in purchasing the team.

#3 Jerry, this week MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred approved changes through the competition committee on three rule changes, increasing the size of the bases from 15 inches to 18 inches, the pitcher must throw the ball within 15 seconds and 20 seconds with runners on base, and the shift is out with players staying in their tradition territories on defense. What do you make of Manfred’s rule changes?

#4 The Players Union said the do not agree with the changes on he pitch clock and the shifts. The report from the union stated that MLB refused to discuss or meet with the players competitive committee to hear their objections and the new rules will be implemented next season.

#5 The A’s travel to Arlington to face the Texas Rangers for a brief two game series Tuesday and Wednesday. Starting for the A’s on Tuesday Ken Waldichuk (0-1, 3.60) and for the Rangers Cole Ragans (0-2, 3.80) a 5:05pm PDT first pitch.

Jerry Feitelberg was heard in place of Charlie O who does the Oakland A’s podcasts every other Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com