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MLB podcast The Show Charlie O Sun May 18, 2025: It’s raining boos and cat calls for Mets Soto in return to Bronx; O’s fire manager Hyde after falling 15-28; plus more news

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New York Mets Juan Soto is greeted with boos and tips his hat to the New York Yankees fans upon his return to Yankee Stadium in New York on Fri May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

MLB podcast The Show Charlie O Sun May 18, 2025:

#1 New York Mets Juan Soto made his return to his old place of work Yankee Stadium this time as a member of the New York Mets. He was welcomed with loud boos, cat calls, and chants. Yankees fans have not got over his decision to leave and join the Mets. Soto said the fans still hurt a little over his departure.

#2 Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde after a 15-28 beginning to the 2025 season have fired Hyde. The O’s are in last place in the AL East and they have appointed third base coach Tony Mansolino as their interim manager. Mansolino has been on the coaching staff for the O’s since 2021.

#3 Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr allowed two unearned runs in four innings against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Last week on Sat May 11th McCullers gave up seven runs and was only able to get one out against the Houston Astros in the Astros loss 13-9 loss. McCullers received death threats that were directed at his children over the lost game. The Astros said the Houston Police and Major League Baseball security are aware of the threats.

 #4 Charlie have to ask you about the Friday night that the San Francisco Giants Wilmer Flores had hitting three home runs which included a grand slam home run and eight RBIs which were both career high plateaus. Flores is the player that the Giants can rely on in the line up right now.

#5 The Sacramento A’s pitching have been getting lit up in their last few series. In their last homestand they host the New York Yankees and got ripped in a couple games 10-2 and 12-2 and then at Dodger Stadium they got piled on losing two tough games 11-1 and 12-2. The A’s lost in San Francisco 9-1 on Friday night.

Join Charlie O for the MLB podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast Daniel Dullum Sun May 18, 2025: Report-A’s have already started drilling in Tropicana foundation

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Large caisson drills can be seen lining the former Tropicana/future A’s stadium site in this still from an aerial video taken on May 10. (Image: Chris Holmes X/@seventensuited)

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 Reports in Las Vegas have said the Athletics have already started drilling as of this month in the foundation at the Tropicana site. The initial grading and preparation are now being formed with concrete being poured and steel caissons inserted to start the building of the park on the Tropicana’s nine acre corner which sits on 35 acres of land. There has been no ribbon cutting or ground breaking ceremony whatsoever since construction has started.

#2 On the stadium design one of the options is the roof will be retractable or a permanent roof with windows around and above the field so the sunlight will come through. The park will be temperature controlled.

#3 If the A’s decide to go retractable it’s unlikely that they will not open their roof for the months of June through mid September. It stays hot in Vegas like it does in Sacramento in the summer months. So the roof will stay shut.

#4 The questions of the aesthetics of the park on the outside is something that fans and media have question looking like the Sydney Opera House or an armadillo. Critics simply say the park doesn’t look anything like a Major League stadium.

#5 Reports say that A’s president Mark Badain said that the team is on track for the team’s target date to complete the project by opening day 2028. Further the A’s have secured the $1.75 billion for the construction costs for their share. The State of Nevada will soon come up with the SB1 bill public funding towards the stadium worth $380 million the A’s reportedly will not be taking that full amount towards the stadium costs.

#6 A’s owner John Fisher reportedly is still looking for investors to come up with $500 million to soften the $1.75 billion hit and reduce his share to $1.1 billion towards the construction costs.

Daniel Dullum does the Sacramento A’s relocation podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Severino Shines Again on the Road, but A’s Fall to Giants in Extra-Inning Walk-Off

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Luis Urias on Saturday in the game against the Giants at Oracle Park. (Photo: Athletics on X)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SAN FRANCISCO — Luis Severino and Landen Roupp engaged in an old-fashioned pitchers’ duel on Saturday night at Oracle Park. Neither starter gave up a run, as the Giants defeated the A’s in walk-off fashion, 1-0.

The game remained scoreless heading into the bottom of the 10th inning after the A’s failed to score in the top half. Mason Miller came in to face the Giants with Willy Adames as the designated runner at second base. LaMonte Wade then walked, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Patrick Bailey that moved the runners to second and third with one out. A’s manager Mark Kotsay elected to walk Mike Yastrzemski to load the bases and have Miller face Wilmer Flores. Flores then drew a walk after a tough at-bat, and the Giants won the game 1-0.

After the game, Kotsay defended the decision, saying, “Lefties have done a better job of taking good at-bats against Mason. I had full confidence with him against Flores there. Flores took a good at-bat and fouled a couple pitches off, and obviously, the walk is big.”

Kotsay continued, reflecting on where he felt the A’s came up short.

“We had chances with runners in scoring position early in this game—I think we were 1-for-10 or worse. That’s where the game was lost. Offensively, we didn’t execute and didn’t get the job done.”

Landen Roupp (6 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K) and Luis Severino posted nearly identical lines, as both were dealing. Severino went six innings, allowing no runs on four hits while walking one and striking out five.

“I thought Sevy did a great job,” Kotsay said. “This is the start we needed out of him, like we talked pregame.”

It was another fantastic road performance from Severino, who continues to display extreme home/road splits. At home this season, Severino is one of the worst starters in baseball, sporting a 6.75 ERA across six starts, with a 1.50 WHIP and .271 opponent batting average. On the road, however, he’s been dominant. In four road starts, Severino has a 0.72 ERA, a .200 opponent batting average, and a 0.96 WHIP. The contrast is striking.

“I just have to figure out a way to pitch good at home,” Severino said Saturday. “I feel like if I only pitched on the road I would be freaking Cy Young. I need to get better at home. I need to figure out something.”

The A’s offense managed no runs to support Severino’s strong outing on Saturday night in San Francisco.

With the loss, the A’s fall to 22-24 (8-13 at home), while the Giants improve to 27-19 (15-7 at home).

On Sunday, the A’s will try to avoid the sweep, sending Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 4.27 ERA) to the hill. He’ll be opposed by Giants starter Justin Verlander (0-3, 4.31 ERA). First pitch is slated for 1:05 p.m. PST at Oracle Park.

NBA Playoffs Western Conference semifinals podcast Michael Roberson: It’s do or die for Nuggets or Thunder Sunday in OKC

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives on the Oklahoma City Thunder guards Alex Caruso (9) and Lugentz Dort (5) during game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Ball Center in Denver on Thu May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs Western Conference semifinals podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray who had an undisclosed illness said there was nothing that was going to have him sit this game 6 out. Murray ended up scoring 25 points as the Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 on Thursday night.

 #2 Murray had been sick the previous 24 hours but who’d thunk when Murray had a four point play and shot a three pointer to get the fourth quarter started. It was a quarter that the Nuggets wound up edging the Thunder by five points 29-25.

#3 The Nuggets Nikola Jokic led with 29 point and 14 rebound and eight assists. Christian Braun scored 23 points which is a career best in a playoff game. Julian Strawther helped the Nuggets getting a playoff career high 15 points in the second half of the game.

#4 The Nuggets and Thunder conclude this seven game series Sunday in Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon. It’s been a back and forth series with the Thunder winning games four and five and the Nuggets avoiding elimination in game six. How do you see this match up.

Join Michael Roberson for the NBA Playoffs podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: How will A’s stop opponents from taking batting practice off pitching

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Sacramento A’s starter JP Series lasted four innings giving up six hits and four earned runs against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Fri May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 San Francisco Giants Wilmer Flores connected for three home runs which included just one grand slam and had eight RBIs.

#2 San Francisco pitcher Logan Webb pitched eight innings, giving up five hits and one run. The A’s didn’t give Webb any trouble on Friday night.

#3 The A’s pitching from Friday night allowed nine runs, starter JP Sears went four innings allowing six hits, four earned runs, reliever Michel Ortanez one third of an inning two hits three runs. A’s pitching are struggling to keep runs off the board.

#4 Ever since the A’s last homestand they have cooled off tremendously and have got beat by landslide laughers. Against the New York Yankees last week they got beat by scores of 10-2 and 12-2. In their next series against the Los Angeles Dodgers they got swept by scores of 9-3, and 19-2.

#5 Starting pitchers for Saturday night’s contest for the Sacramento A’s Luis Severino (1-4 ERA 4.70) he’ll be matched up against the San Francisco Giants RHP Landen Roupp (2-3 ERA 4.95) first pitch at 6:05pm PDT.

Jeremiah Salmonson is a Sacramento A’s beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Mary Lisa Sat May 17, 2025: Game 7 goes back to Toronto Sunday, series tie 3-3

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Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) loses his helmet in front of the net in game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Amerant Arena in Sunrise on Fri May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 There was a scoring drought for more than a year against the Florida Panthers Sergei Bobrovsky the Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews. Matthews got his first goal to break a scoreless deadlock and the goal saved the Leafs season.

#2 The Leafs also got some good defense between the pipes from Joseph Woll who stopped 22 shots.

#3 Woll also gets credit for the shutout with a 2-0 win in game 6. It’s practically the only way your going to have to stop the Florida Panthers if your going to win games.

#4 The Leafs Max Pacioretty scored an extra insurance goal for the Leafs. Since the beginning of the 2023 playoffs the Leafs are 4-2 in elimination games.

#5 Sunday is the big day in Toronto as the series is tied 3-3. The Leafs who took a 2-0 lead to start the series but lost three in a row to make it 3-2 and Friday’s win tied the series for the Leafs now it’s game 7 the elimination game. How do you see this one the Leafs have home ice or the Panthers still have momentum after winning three in row.

Mary Lisa talks NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Flores Ties MLB RBI Lead With Career Night in Giants’ 9-1 Win

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Logan Webb in the game against the Athletics on Friday night at Oracle Park (Photo: San Francisco Giants on X)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SAN FRANCISCO — On any other night, Logan Webb would be the lead of this story. However, even with Webb’s brilliance in the Giants’ 9-1 win over the Athletics on Friday, Wilmer Flores takes center stage.

Wilmer finished the game 3-for-4 with three home runs. He launched a grand slam in the third inning, a three-run shot in the sixth, and capped off his incredible night with a solo blast in the eighth. The trio of homers gave Flores eight RBI, vaulting him into a tie with Aaron Judge for the most RBI in the majors at 41.

“Every time he hit a homer today, I was like, man, he’s a true professional. My favorite player, so it’s fun to watch him every day. He takes amazing at-bats all the time, and that just kinda kickstarted the game for us,” Logan Webb said of Flores.

Wilmer’s teammates and coaches consistently praise his work ethic and daily preparation around the Giants clubhouse. Friday felt like the perfect night to spotlight those traits after a career performance.

Bob Melvin spoke postgame about Wilmer’s toughness and the adversity he’s overcome. “It’s pretty remarkable where he’s come from (speaking on his journey after his season-ending knee injury and surgery last season) you know, last year to this year, having the surgery and coming into spring training a little uncertain… What’s he tied in the league with RBI in all of baseball? He’s a pretty tough kid.”

Melvin continued, emphasizing Wilmer’s reputation. “Look, everybody loves Wilmer here. Everybody around the league loves Wilmer. He’s about one of the most respected guys in the league you’re going to come across. It’s great to have someone have a game like that, but it’s doubly good that it was Wilmer.”

As much as Wilmer was the talk of the night, Logan Webb also shined in his start. Dealing through seven innings and allowing just two hits, Webb came back out for the eighth eyeing a complete game shutout if he could be economical in the eighth. Unfortunately, two infield singles and a run ended those hopes. Still, he finished the eighth having allowed just one run on five hits. Webb walked two and struck out five in a masterful performance — a much-needed effort to help get the Giants back on track.

The eighth was the only inning in which the A’s scored. Tyler Soderstrom singled home Luis Urias to put the A’s on the board. They wouldn’t score again.

Aside from Wilmer’s heroics, the Giants added one more run on a Willy Adames RBI single after Matt Chapman doubled in the at-bat before, making it 9-1 heading into the ninth.

After throwing 107 pitches (70 strikes), Logan Webb was relieved in the ninth by Camilo Doval, who sealed the win with a dominant 1-2-3 inning. Doval struck out all three batters he faced — Pereda looking, Butler swinging, and Andujar swinging.

With the win, the Giants improved to 26-19 on the season and bumped their run differential to +45. The A’s dropped to 22-23, with their run differential falling to -59.

A’s Note: The A’s have allowed 37 runs in their last three games — their most in a three-game span since May 9-11, 2016, when they gave up 40.

Giants Note: With three home runs, Wilmer Flores becomes only the fourth Giant in franchise history to hit at least three homers and drive in eight runs. He joined Joc Pederson (May 24, 2022), Willie Mays (April 30, 1961), and George Kelly (June 14, 1924).

The A’s and Giants continue the series Saturday at 6:05 PM PST at Oracle Park. The Giants will send Landen Roupp (2-3, 4.95 ERA) to the mound, while the A’s counter with Luis Severino (1-4, 4.70 ERA).

NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals podcast Michael Roberson Fri May 16, 2025: Knicks make Eastern Conference Finals after 25 years of waiting

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The New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (left) drives on the Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown (7) in second half action in game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden New York on Fri May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals podcast:

#1 25 years of waiting is over for the New York Knicks who reached the Eastern Conference Finals with a 119-81 game 6 win on Friday night over the Boston Celtics who were last season’s NBA Finals champion.

#2 The Knicks Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby both scored 23 points that helped lead the Knicks to the series win over the Celtics. Both were key in getting the Knicks this far.

#3 Makai Bridges had 22 points and Karl Anthony Towns had 21 points and the Knicks 38 point win over the Celtics was the biggest win in a post season game.

#4 The Celtics Jaylen Brown had 20 points but without Jayson Tatum who was out with a ruptured Achilles tendon in game 4 the Celtics were down a crucial player and couldn’t get the job done.

#5 Next up for the New York Knicks the Indiana Pacers who defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the last round. The Knicks and Pacers tip off Wed May 21st at Madison Square Garden for game 1 of the third round.

Michael Roberson is NBA analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Purdy, 49ers reach five year $265 million contact extension

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins defense Sun Dec 22, 2024 in Miami. Purdy signed a five year $265 million deal making him the eighth richest quarterback in the NFL on Fri May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Brock Purdy signed a five year $265 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The agreement also has $181 million in guarantees and another $165 million for the first three years averaging $53 million per year. The $100 million is fully guaranteed at his signing.

#2 The Purdy puts him behind seven other NFL quarterbacks. Purdy’s $181 million in guarantees puts him at eighth and his fully signed guaranteed salary signing puts him at 12th place.

#3 Purdy’s 2024 stats 3864 yards passing, 20 touchdowns, 12 interceptions. His resume in getting the 49ers to the post season has been remarkable.

David Zizmor is a San Francisco 49ers analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Athletics podcast Jeremiah Salmonson Fri May 16, 2025: A’s get pounded again by Dodgers 19-2; Open 3 game series Friday in SF against Giants

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Los Angeles Dodgers Hyeseong Kim (left) slides in safely for a stolen base under the glove of the Sacramento A’s Max Schuemann (12) in the bottom of the second inning at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles on Thu May 15, 2025 (AP News photo)

Athletics podcast Jeremiah Salmonson Fri May 16, 2025:

#1 The Sacramento A’s used four pitchers against the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Dodgers sprayed the ball all over the yard at Dodgers Stadium to pound Sacramento 19-2 on Thursday night.

#2 There was no mercy rule for the A’s Thursday night the only mercy they got was when the last out was recorded in the top of the ninth inning.

#3 The A’s worst inning was when the Dodgers scored seven runs in the third inning off A’s reliever Jason Alexander who pitched 2.1 innings, allowing seven hits and nine runs.

#4 A’s pitching coughed up five homers to the Dodgers in the contest to Max Muncy his third, Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs he has 15 now, James Outman his second, and Andy Pages for his eighth of the season.

#5 The A’s are glad to be getting out of LA and will open a three game series against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The Giants aren’t much of consolation despite losing two out of three to the Arizona Diamondbacks in their last series they can rake. The A’s pitching staff will have to regroup or suffer more of the same fate.

Join Jeremiah Salmonson for the A’s podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com