Las Vegas pitcher Gage Jump (61) seen here dealing in a previous game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tue Jun 2, 2026. Gage pitched against the Cubs at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin NV on Fri Jun, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How might the hitter-friendly environment of Las Vegas Ballpark influence the offensive production of both teams compared with a typical MLB venue?
#2 Which rookie starting pitcher is more likely to have a breakout performance: Athletics left-hander Gage Jump or Rockies left-hander Sean Sullivan making his MLB debut?
#3 Can the Athletics continue their recent power surge against a Rockies pitching staff that entered the series with one of the highest ERAs in baseball?
#4 What impact could the return of shortstop Jacob Wilson have on the Athletics’ lineup and overall performance in this series opener?
#5 As the Athletics work to build a fan base in Las Vegas ahead of their future move, what kind of crowd atmosphere should be expected for this special series at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp pitches the Cincinnati Reds line up on Thu Apr 16, 2026 at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Roupp is the starting pitcher for San Francisco for their game Fri Jun 12, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco against the Chicago Cubs (AP News photo)
San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman:
#1 Stephen coming into Friday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs the San Francisco Giants have won five of their last eight games.
#2 The last time the Giants face the Cubs they won two out of three games at Wrigley Field including an 18-3 win on Jun 5th. Could that have been the game that had given the Giants some confience getting after those last eight games.
#3 Monday night the Giants are starting Landen Roupp who makes his second consecutive start against the Cubs. In the Jun 6th game Roupp allowed one run on three hits, three walks, and striking out five over 5.2 innings. Roupp comes into Monday night’s game 5-6 ERA 4.00.
#4 Jung Hoo Lee who is on an 18 game hitting streak is one of three Giants players to record 31 or more hits over 13 games. Lee joins Bill Terry who did it in 1930 and 1932. Edd Roush did it in 1929.
#5 Fun Facts with Stephen R: You talked about the 1914 Boston Braves who pulled off one of the greatest miracles in baseball history down 15 games on Jul 4, 1914 at 26-40 they staged one of the biggest comebacks winning 41-53 and in September they overtook the New York Giants. The Braves finished with a 94-59 record winning the peannant by 10.5 games and went onto sweep Connie Mack and the Philadelphia A’s in four games. It was the first four game sweep in World Series history. The 2026 Giants are 16 games back and it’s almost July.
In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.
Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.
Carolina Hurricane’s Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates after scoring a goal with Nikolaj Ehlers (27) in the second period of game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Thu Jun 11, 2026 (AP News photo)
NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Len Shapiro:
#1 How did the Hurricanes’ scored twice in the second period at the Lenovo Center impact their strategy against the Golden Knights for a 4-2 win and a 3-2 series lead?
#2 Andrei Svechnikov got two goals and Sebastian Aho scored a second period goal as the Hurricane got some key offense from their top line.
#3 The win for the Hurricane puts them within one game of winning the Stanley Cup the anticipation is at a fever pitch in Raleigh.
#4 What adjustments might the Golden Knights need to make to counter Carolina’s aggressive forechecking style? Talk about the dump and chase. What adjustments do the Knights have to make.
#5 With the win by the Hurricane in Game 5, how does that shift momentum for the rest of the Stanley Cup Final series? Its a best of two game series now and the Hurricanes have the goaltending.
Las Vegas A’s pitcher Jack Perkins (50) deals to the Milwaukee Brewers line up in the bottom of the first inning at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin NV on Wed Jun 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How did the Las Vegas Athletics overcome a 3–0 deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 4–3 in the series finale Wednesday?
#2 Which Athletics players hit the key home runs in the seventh inning that turned the game around?
#3 What contributions did Gary Sánchez and Jackson Chourio make to Milwaukee’s early 3–0 lead?
#4 Why was Brandon Sproat’s performance considered one of his best starts despite the Brewers’ loss?
#5 The A’s now open a three game series against the Colorado Rockies Friday night at Las Vegas Ballpark starting pitchers for Colorado to be determined and for Las Vegas RHP Gage Jump (2-1 ERA 2.45) first pitch slated for 7:05pm PDT.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Las Vegas A’s designated hitter Carlos Cortes gets around on the baseball for a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin NV on Wed Jun 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas A’s podcast:
#1 How did the Las Vegas Athletics overcome a 3–0 deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 4–3 in the series finale Wednesday?
#2 Which Athletics players hit the key home runs in the seventh inning that turned the game around?
#3 What contributions did Gary Sánchez and Jackson Chourio make to Milwaukee’s early 3–0 lead?
#4 Why was Brandon Sproat’s performance considered one of his best starts despite the Brewers’ loss?
#5 The A’s now open a three game series against the Colorado Rockies Friday night at Las Vegas Ballpark starting pitchers for Colorado to be determined and for Las Vegas RHP Gage Jump (2-1 ERA 2.45) first pitch slated for 7:05pm PDT.
Rich Perez is covering the Las Vegas A’s during their six game trip at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin NV at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
New York Knicks Karl Anthony Towns (32) drives on the San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembyama (1) during the first half of game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wed Jun 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
NBA Finals podcast David Zizmor:
#1 The New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 rallying from a 29 point deficit at the Garden to go up in the series 3-1.
#2 Defense played a huge part in the fourth quarter for the Knicks holding the Spurs to just 16 points.
#3 The series for game five goes back to San Antonio the Spurs will need this game to stay alive in the series or face elimination.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembyama (1) blocks the shot of the New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) in the first half during game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York (AP News photo)
NBA Finals podcast Michael Roberson:
# 1 The New York Knicks were down 29 points came back to win game 4 107-106 talk about how the coaching of Mike Brown made the difference in a close game like this.
#2 What broke down for the San Antonio Spurs after having that 29 point lead.
#3 Talk about the Knicks Jalen Brunson who led with 36 points and OG Anunoby following up with 33 points they really put their shoulder into it in order to get back into this game.
#4 Defense played a huge part in the fourth quarter for the Knicks holding the Spurs to just 16 points.
#5 The series for game five goes back to San Antonio the Spurs will need this game to stay alive in the series or face elimination on Saturday night at Frost Bank Center.
Vegas Golden Knights Brett Howden (right) celebrates his goal as the Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis skates away in the second period during game 4 at the Stanley Cup Finals at the T Mobile Las Vegas Thu Jun 9, 2026 (AP News photo)
NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Jessica Kwong:
#1 With the series tied 2–2 after Carolina’s 5–3 win in Game 4, which team has the momentum heading into this pivotal Game 5 in Raleigh?
#2 Can Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal continue his remarkable scoring streak after recording goals in four consecutive Stanley Cup Final games?
#3 Will Carolina stick with rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi after his successful Game 4 performance, or return to veteran Frederik Andersen?
#4 How can Vegas slow down Carolina’s offense, which has helped produce one of the highest-scoring Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory?
#5 Which star player is most likely to be the difference-maker in what has essentially become a best-of-three series: Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, Jordan Staal, or Sebastian Aho?
The Las Vegas A’s Alika Williams (12) connects for a home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin NV on Wed Jun 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Mauricio Segura
The 95-degree-plus temperature didn’t faze the Las Vegas A’s as they pulled off another win, taking two out of three from the Milwaukee Brewers for their first home series victory since April. The Athletics spent the early innings getting shoved around by Milwaukee’s bats, then flipped the game with three swings in the seventh and held on for a 4-3 win. They started like a team running on low batteries, then someone swapped in a fresh pair, the current kicked in, and suddenly the whole team was abuzz.
Jack Perkins opened for the green and gold, who was making only his second start of the season after opening the year mostly out of the bullpen. Milwaukee began pressing from the start when Christian Yelich drew a free pass, moved to second on Brice Turang’s groundout, and scored when Andrew Vaughn sent a lined shot into right. A passed ball moved Vaughn to second, but Perkins limited the damage by forcing Jake Bauers to end the inning.
The second and third innings saw more Milwaukee runs, and both runs had the same simple theme. Gary Sánchez lifted a solo homer to left center in the second, then Jackson Chourio sent another one over the center-field wall in the third. Just like that, Milwaukee led 3-0, and Brandon Sproat was giving the A’s little room to breathe.
Athletics had early chances, but not enough movement on the scoreboard. Nick Kurtz opened the bottom of the first with a single before Tyler Soderstrom hit into a double play. In the third, Henry Bolte reached on an infield single and stole second, but another double play killed the inning.
The Athletics had spent the first two games of the series turning baseballs into souvenirs, setting a franchise record for homers in a three-game series before the third game was even done. Through five innings, though, the summer heat seemed to have completely dried up the pine tar.
Alika Williams stepped up to the plate in the sixth and switched on the Athletics power surge. With one out, he lined a solo homer to left, trimming the deficit to 3-1. Soderstrom followed later with a single, but Shea Langeliers struck out to leave the gap at two.
The seventh was where the spark really lit. Chad Patrick replaced Sproat, and Carlos Cortes greeted him by driving a “see-ya” homer to right center. Zack Gelof followed with a double, extending his hitting streak to 15 games after entering the day with the second-longest active run in the majors. Then Lawrence Butler, who had been fighting through a rough stretch at the plate, gave the Athletics their biggest swing of the game, a two-run homer to center that turned a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead.
That burst meant even more because of what the A’s bullpen did around it. Luis Medina replaced Perkins in the fifth and gave Sacramento two scoreless innings, escaping a two-on situation in the sixth when Joey Ortiz grounded into a double play. José Suarez handled the first two outs of the seventh before Scott Barlow ended the threat by striking out Bauers with two runners aboard.
Milwaukee tried again in the eighth after Sal Frelick and Luis Rengifo singled, but Hogan Harris got William Contreras to bounce into another double play. In the ninth, Elvis Alvarado finished it with force, striking out Yelich, retiring Chourio on a grounder, and fanning Turang to close the win.
This viva Las Vegas victory showed why the A’s power is dangerous even when the offense looks stuck. Kurtz reached base twice, Williams homered and singled, Gelof kept his streak alive, Cortes supplied the spark, and Butler delivered the swing that mattered most. The Brewers built the early lead with solo shots and small bites, but Sacramento answered with one inning that did all the heavy lifting.
After an off day on Thursday of blackjack and Red Bulls by the pool, the Las Vegas A’s will host the Colorado Rockies on Friday night with Gage Jump (2-1, 2.45 ERA, 13 K) set to match up against Kyle Freeland (1-6, 7.81 ERA, 45 K), with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Pacific.
Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
San Francisco Giants Bryce Eldridge (8) connects for a ninth inning walk off grad slam against catcher Keibert Ruiz and the Washington Nationals at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Jun 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Oracle Park
San Francisco, California
Washington Nationals 10 (35-34)
San Francisco Giants 11 (28-41)
Win: Reiver Sanmartin (1-0)
Loss: Mitchell Parker (2-3)
Time: 3:02
Attendance: 32,459
By Stephen Ruderman
SAN FRANCISCO–I still cannot believe it, but the Giants just completed a comeback for the ages, as they came all the way back from down 9-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning with back-to-back five-run innings to beat the Nationals 11-10 on a walk-off grand slam by Bryce Eldridge, who just became the youngest player to hit a walk-off grand slam in Baseball History.
The Giants showed some signs of life on the road, as they won four of five to end their three-city trip. However, a devastating loss in the opener of this three-game series against the Nationals on Monday night seemed to deflate this team.
The Nationals beat the Giants 6-3 last night, and today was more of the same. The Giants’ offense was still mostly stuck in home run mode after their 18-run outburst with the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field on Friday, and really couldn’t muster much against Nationals’ starter Foster Griffin.
James Wood hit a two-run opposite-field home run to left-center field in the top of the third off Robbie Ray. Ray was solid for the most part through his first five innings. However, after Ray retired the first two men he faced in the top of the sixth, the Nationals put together a two-out rally, and scored four runs to open their lead to 6-0.
Well, that was certainly it. Matt Chapman put the Giants on the board in the bottom of the sixth, and then the Nationals scored three more runs off Carson Symour to make it a laugher at 9-1.
The Giants were going to be swept by a young and upstart Nationals’ team that is much further along in their rebuild, and they were going to be 15 games under .500. I just wanted it to end quickly.
Matt Chapman led off the bottom of the eighth with his second home run of the game, this one off Paxton Schultz. When he got back to the dugout, he started telling his teammates and coaches, “stranger things have happened.” Yeah, dream on.
Rafael Devers then followed it up to make it back-to-back home runs, and cut the deficit to 9-3. It was far too late for back-to-back home runs to matter for the Giants.
Or at least it seemed that way. The Giants kept chipping away. They put together a rally, and scored three more runs to suddenly make it 9-6 and tease us.
The Giants were back in it going to the ninth. Reiver Sanmartin had been called up this morning, and made his Giants’ debut with a 1-2-3 top of the eighth. Sanmartin was back out for the ninth, but he surrendered a leadoff home run to Curtis Mead, which made it 10-6.
To be honest, I still thought there was no way the Giants would actually come back to win this game. Gus Varland came in for the bottom of the ninth. Luis Arraez and Matt Chapman led off the inning with back-to-back doubles, and it was 10-7. The Giants just had to tease us. Devers quickly fell behind 0-2, but he worked a walk, and Blake Butera pulled Varland for the lefty, Mitchell Parker.
Parker would face back-to-back left-handed hitters in Jung Hoo Lee and Bryce Eldridge. Lee grounded a single the other way to left. Third Base Coach Gary Pettis held Chapman up at third, and the bases were loaded for the Giants’ young phenom, Bryce Eldridge, who came up as the potential winning run.
Now, I really felt teased. Eldridge was looking for his signature coming out moment. He had struck out to end Monday night’s game, and had thought a lot over the last two days about getting another chance.
Eldridge took two pitches to jump ahead in the count 2-0. He then hit a towering fly ball to right. It looked too high to be anything significant, and I thought at best, it would be a sacrifice fly. However, as Dylan Crews kept drifting back, it looked like something special could happen. Perhaps, it would hit off the wall, and the game would be tied. The ball kept carrying. Once it hit the green tin atop the 24-foot-high Willie Mays Wall in right, Eldridge threw his bat in the air, and those of the 32,459 who remained here at Oracle Park completely lost it.
In just a matter of, maybe 30-to-45 minutes, the Giants had done the impossible. They came all the way back, and won it 11-10.
I don’t know what else to say at this point, it was one of the most insane games I ever had the pleasure of being at. Chappy said it, stranger things have happened. Come October when the Giants are in the playoffs, we will all look back at this game and……FORGET IT!!!!!!!! Hey, stranger things have happened!
I want to give a major shoutout to Reiver Sanmartin, who stepped up to not only save the Giants’ bullpen, but keep the Giants in a position to come back. Sanmartin was rewarded with the win in his Giants’ debut. Mitchell Parker took the loss.
The Giants improve to 28-41, and will have a much-needed day off Thursday. Then, the Cubs will come to Oracle Park for a three game series starting Friday night.
First pitch will be at 7:15 p.m.
In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.
Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.
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