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MLB The Show podcast Stephen Ruderman: Giants crush Mets to take series 12-4 at Citi Field Sunday

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San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers hits a three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the third inning at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Sun Aug 3, 2025 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Stephen Ruderman:

#1 Stephen after the San Francisco Giants got crushed on Saturday by the New York Mets 12-4 a turn about from Friday’s night Mets 12-6 win. What would you say is the difference in games?

#2 Scoring early and scoring often is a key to winning ball games and the Giants scored four times in the top of the third and three times in the top of the fourth inning.

#3 Rafael Devers is coming around he slugged a home run and got four RBIs talk about his Sunday at the plate has he snapped out of his slump?

#4 How strange was it to see the Mets Tyler Rogers come out in relief on Saturday and pitch against his old teammates going 1.1 allowing one hit?

#5 The Giants open up a three game series in Pittsburgh on Monday night. The Giants will start RHP Justin Verlander (1-8 ERA 4.53). The Bucs have not announced a starter yet. First pitch 3:40pm PT from PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Stephen Ruderman filled in for Charlie O who podcasts MLB The Show each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants Beat Mets Via Monster Offense Winning 12-4 and Taking Series

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San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers second from right celebrates with teammates after hitting a three run home run against the New York Mets in the top of the third inning at Citi Field in New York (AP News photo0

By Barbara Mason

After getting crushed in Saturday’s game 12-6 the San Francisco Giants (56-56) came roaring back in the final game of the series Sunday for a 12-4 win. The Giants had monster third and fourth innings scoring seven runs taking a 7-1 lead with five innings still left in the game for more offensive fun at the expense of the New York Mets (63-49) at Citi Field in New York.

The finished off the game in the ninth inning scoring five runs winning the game 12-4. Rafael Devers had an amazing game scattered with RBIs, hits and a home run thrown into the mix. He was on fire. Jung Hoo Lee also had a monster game with four hits on four at bats.

The Mets took the early lead in the bottom of the first inning 1-0. Francisco Lindor who had a huge game yesterday hit a solo home run to left getting a good start for New York.

After a quiet second inning for both teams, San Francisco turned the heat up in the third inning scoring four runs. Patrick Bailey got the inning going with a single that allowed base runner Jung Hoo Lee to score. The Giants delivered a blow to the Mets courtesy of a Rafael Devers three run home run taking a 4-1 lead. Bailey and Heliot Ramos both scored on that long ball.

San Francisco went on another rampage in the fourth inning scoring three more runs and taking a 7-1 lead. Patrick Bailey grounded into a fielder’s choice and Casey Schmitt scored for the first run of the inning.

Heliot Ramos hit an infield single reaching first base and allowing Jung Hoo Lee to score for another run. Rafael Devers would hit yet another single in the inning and Bailey scored for the third run of the inning and the 7-1 lead.

It had been rough outing for Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas made even worse by the multitude of boo’s coming from the fans in the stands. Montas was relieved after four innings allowing seven hits, seven runs, two walks and three strikeouts. He was relieved in the fifth inning by Austin Warren who was pretty spotless going four innings allowing two hits, no runs. one walk and five strikeouts.

The Mets did score one run in the fifth inning. Francisco Alvarez hit a double and Jeff MCNeil scored on a Giant’s throwing error.

The Giants starting pitchers Carson Whisenhunt finished 5 1/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. He had a great outing but seemed to fatigue slightly in the bottom of the sixth inning. He was relieved by Jose Butto who took it into the seventh inning. He finished with 1 hit, no runs, no walks and 3 strikeouts. San Francisco pitching was stellar in this game.

It was an uneventful sixth, seventh and eighth innings. Not much for either team in the final innings of this game although In the ninth inning San Francisco threatened to add more runs to their tally. They loaded the bases with two outs looking for more runs. They got those runs adding a couple more taking a 9-2 lead when Dominic Smith singled Rafael Devers and Heliot Ramos home.

With two Giants runners still on base Casey Schmitt brought the gang home for his sixth home run of the season. Matt Chapman and Smith both scored on that home run for 3 more runs in a five-run inning.

The Mets were not finished but it was far too little too late. They scored a couple of runs in the bottom of the ninth inning but that would be it. The final was 12-4 in a well-rounded effort offensively and defensively for the Giants. San Francisco started the game on fire and finished in the same manner.

Game notes: The Giants took on the Mets in the rubber game of their series Sunday afternoon. The Giants were looking for a little payback after getting beaten soundly Saturday 12-6. San Francisco starter Carson Wisenhunt pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, two walks and four strikeouts. For Mets starter Frankie Montas pitched four innings, allowing seven hits, seven earned runs, two walks and three strikeouts.

Next stop for the San Francisco Giants will be a three-game series with the Pittsburg Pirates Monday night. The Giant’s Justin Verlander will have another go at it after finally winning his first start of the season. He has a 1-8 win/loss record and a 4.53 ERA. At the time of this post the Pirates were still undecided as to who will take the mound in game one. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 3:40 PM PT.

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast Daniel Dullum: Aramark caterers to run concessions at Vegas park; A’s making construction progress at Las Vegas ballpark pilings fitted

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Construction crews work the dirt lot at the future Las Vegas A’s/Tropicana ball park location video streaming between Jun 9, 2025 and Jul 29, 2025 shows dirt being moved around but outside of the dirt being moved around pilings are going up. Here is the Tropicana in the early stages of construction. (photo by the Las Vegas Review Journal)

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast:

#1 Aramark who is a the leading concessionaire and sports venue food caterer at sporting events who serves such MLB teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants will go the extra mile for the future Las Vegas A’s ballpark by adding a fan/guest experience. Aramark plans on adding a gourmet menu to it’s featured food items at the ballpark.

#2 Aramark president and CEO Alison Birdwell said that the work that Aramark will be doing together with the A’s will be “evolutionary in sporting event experiences.”

#3 Birdwell is confident that the food presentation and food experience will set the trend for ballpark presentations for future in caterering, “What we do in Las Vegas will be the gold standard for the industry moving forward.”

#4 Taking a look at a video of the live stream camera on top of the MGM next door over the A’s Las Vegas park this video are ten minute lapses put together from June 9 to July 29 it shows the bulldozers moving dirt around and if you watch the video you have to ask what’s going up?

#5 A later frame shows pilings going in on the outside part of where they’re moving dirt around so there is some progress to speak of. The question still remains with A’s owner John Fisher selling his MLS team the San Jose Earthquakes, and still looking for investors does he really have the up front money for the construction costs?

Join Daniel Dullum for the Sacramento A’s Relocation podcasts each Sunday 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.

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Diamondbacks Even Series with A’s After 7-2 Win

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Shea Langeliers #23 of the Athletics checks on Nick Kurtz #16 of the Athletics after both collided chasing after a foul ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park on August 02, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo Credit: Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The A’s and Diamondbacks played game two of a three-game series on Saturday night at Sutter Health Park. The A’s couldn’t get much going offensively, and the pitching struggled, as the Diamondbacks defeated the A’s 7-2.

J.T. Ginn got the nod for the Athletics and pitched well early but ran into trouble late in his outing. Ginn cruised through the first four innings, his only blemish a solo homer in the first by Ketel Marte, but he unraveled in the fifth. He allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while recording just one out before being pulled. Ginn finished with four and a third innings pitched, giving up four runs on four hits and walking five D-backs hitters.

Justin Sterner relieved Ginn and pitched one and a third innings, allowing one run on one hit. Ben Bowden followed and gave up an unearned run after defensive miscues by Gio Urshela and Nick Kurtz. Edurniel Núñez, newly acquired from the Padres in the Mason Miller trade, entered in the eighth. Núñez cruised through the eighth but ran into trouble in the ninth. His final line: one and two-thirds innings pitched, two hits, one run, and two walks. Michael Kelly came on to relieve Núñez and recorded the final out of the ninth with a strikeout.

Offensively, the A’s couldn’t generate much against D-backs pitching. Their only scoring came on a two-out, two-run RBI double from Tyler Soderstrom in the third inning. Despite collecting 10 hits, the A’s were unable to capitalize on their baserunners. Zac Gallen and the Arizona bullpen did an excellent job keeping the damage to a minimum.

With the loss, the A’s fall to 49-64, while the Diamondbacks improve to 52-59 on the season.

The A’s and D-backs will play the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PST at Sutter Health Park. Jack Perkins (0-1, 2.75 ERA) is slated to start for the A’s, with Eduardo Rodriguez (3-7, 5.63 ERA) taking the mound for the D-backs.

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 Crushed by Mets In Game Two 12-6

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San Francisco Giant first baseman Dominic Smith (7) can’t look as the New York Mets Keith Alsonso runs the bases for a two run home run and his 250th career home run in the first inning at Citi Field in New York at Sat Aug 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (55-56) were very much in this game going into the bottom of the seventh inning. The New York Mets (63-48) just wore the Giants out in the bottom of the seventh inning scoring four runs and tacking on another in the eighth inning for a 12-6 win to tie up the series one apiece.

The win puts New York back on top in the National League East. The Mets finished the game with 13 hits and San Francisco had nine. The Giants did have a two-run home run in the ninth inning which should give them a little confidence going into game three Sunday. The Giants fell below .500 with this loss for a second time this season.

Friday, the Giants finally snapped their six game losing streak beating the Mets in ten innings 4-3. Friday night the Giants were looking their second win over the National League East’s second place team but couldn’t accomplish that mission.

The Mets are currently a half game behind the first place Phillies and took back first place with a win today. Giants starter Kai Wei Teng pitched 3.1 innings, allowing four hits and five earned runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Mets starter Senga countered with four innings, five hits, four earned runs, three walks, and four strikeouts.

The Mets got to San Francisco starting pitcher Kai-Wei Teng early scoring three runs and taking a 3-0 lead. The Mets Pete Alonso hit a three run home run with Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor on board for the early lead. it was a rough start for the Giants.

San Francisco got to work in the second inning getting back one run when Grant McCray grounded into a double play but brought base runner Casey Schmitt home. Trailing by two runs, San Francisco scored a couple more runs in the third inning to tie up the game 3-3. Dominic Smith hit a two run home run with Matt Chapman on base and this game was all even.

The Giants took the lead in the fourth inning 4-3. Grant McCray singled Jung Hoo Lee home for San Francisco’s first lead of the game. The Giant’s lead was short-lived when the Mets took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning 5-4 scoring two runs. Brandon Nimmo singled Cedric Mullins home and Francisco Lindor reached first base on a bunt single and Brett Baty scored.

There was a change on the mound in the fourth inning for the Giants. After 3 1/3 innings starting pitcher Kai-Wei Teng was relieved by Matt Gage. Teng had allowed four hits, five earned runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Gage closed out the fourth inning and pitched into the fifth.

The Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga also exited the game early going for four innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, also had three walks and 4 four strikeouts. He was relieved by Reed Garrett who closed out the fifth inning. Garrett was relieved after 1 1/3 innings and Gregory Soto took the mound in the sixth inning.

Spencer Bivens came in to relieve in the bottom of the sixth inning for the Giants. It didn’t go so well for Bivens allowing two more New York runs extending the Mets lead to 7-4. Brandon Nimmo singled Francisco Alvarez home and Francisco Lindor came up right behind Nimmo and also singled driving Brett Baty home.

It was a shaky seventh inning for Giants relief pitcher Tristian Beck loading the bases with two outs. Brandon Nimmo hit yet again another single in the game driving in Ronny Mauricio leaving the bases still loaded.

The Mets would tack on another two runs taking a 10-4 lead breaking this game open. Francisco Lindor who was having a great game had another hit, a double driving in Cedric Mullins and Brett Baty.

The Mets were still not finished still with two outs but San Francisco just could not get out of the inning. New York finished off the inning scoring one more run taking an 11-4 lead. Beck had an awful time on the mound throwing a wild pitch allowing Nimmo to score the final run of the inning.

The Giants were able to fight for this game for a few innings but the Mets just plain wore them out in the latter innings. The Mets took the 11-4 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning. Beck remained in the game for the eighth inning giving up another run but closed out the inning with New York leading 12-4.

The Mets were three outs away from a tied up series. With two outs the Giants had one last gasp with a two run home run from Willie Adames, his first hit of the series.

The rubber game of this series will be played Sunday morning with first pitch scheduled for 10:40 AM. Carson Whisenhunt will take the mound for the Giants with a 7.20 ERA. The Mets will send Frankie Montas with a 3-1 win/loss record and a 5.46 ERA.

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s win seventh of last eight games with 5-1 win over D-Backs

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Sacramento A’s pitcher Shawn Newcomb (left) and catcher Shea Langeliers (right) congratulate each other after the A’s defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento Sat Aug 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers’ two run homer contributed to a four run first inning and helped the A’s for a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday night.

#2 Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly and then Langeliers came up with his 19th home run of the season and Carlos Cortez connected for a RBI single and the A’s quickly jump on Diamondbacks pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.

#3 In the fourth inning Rooker got a base hit and then Tyler Soderstrom hit his second double of the game to score Rooker to put the A’s in front 5-0 in the last of the fourth.

#4 The A’s got some good pitching that helped beat some good hitting from starter Jacob Lopez who improved his record to 4-6. Lopez pitched five scoreless innings allowing five hits. The A’s have now won seven of their last eight games.

#5 For Saturday night’s tilt at Sutter Health starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-12 ERA 5.60) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-2 ERA 3.89) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

Jeremiah Salmonson does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Thursdays 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

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sacramento A’s podcast Lincoln Juarez: A’s win seventh of last eight games with 5-1 win over D-Backs

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Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers connects for a two run home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Aug 1, 202

Sacramento A’s podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers’ two run homer contributed to a four run first inning and helped the A’s for a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday night.

#2 Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly and then Langeliers came up with his 19th home run of the season and Carlos Cortez connected for a RBI single and the A’s quickly jump on Diamondbacks pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.

#3 In the fourth inning Rooker got a base hit and then Tyler Soderstrom hit his second double of the game to score Rooker to put the A’s in front 5-0 in the last of the fourth.

#4 The A’s got some good pitching that helped beat some good hitting from starter Jacob Lopez who improved his record to 4-6. Lopez pitched five scoreless innings allowing five hits. The A’s have now won seven of their last eight games.

#5 For Saturday night’s tilt at Sutter Health starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-12 ERA 5.60) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-2 ERA 3.89) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

Lincoln Jurarez does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Saturdays 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

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

A’s Stay Hot With 5-1 Win Over Diamondbacks to Open Series

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Jacob Lopez #57 of the Athletics delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo Credit: Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The Athletics are playing really good baseball right now.

The A’s, fresh off a sweep of the Houston Astros in Houston and taking two of three from the Mariners in Sacramento, defeated the Diamondbacks in game one of a three-game series on Friday night, 5-1.

Jacob Lopez, who got the start for the A’s on Friday, labored through five innings of work. Lopez didn’t allow a run while giving up five hits and two walks to the D-backs. He wasn’t as sharp as he had been, but in the end it didn’t matter as he navigated his way through a scoreless outing.

The A’s bullpen continued to pitch well late in games and held the Diamondbacks to just one run in four innings of relief.

Luis Morales relieved Lopez, throwing two innings in his major league debut. Morales gave up a run on three hits while walking one in his outing to hold the lead for the A’s.

Elvis Alvarado and Sean Newcomb pitched the final two innings and gave up no hits and no runs between the two of them.

On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s once again jumped out to an early lead. They scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a Brent Rooker sac fly, a Shea Langeliers two-run homer, and a Carlos Cortez RBI single. The A’s only scored once more—a Tyler Soderstrom RBI double in the fourth inning—but the offense managed 11 hits on the night and put pressure on D-backs pitching all game long.

The A’s are on a roll. Winners of seven of their last eight games, they look to win another series on Saturday night in Sacramento. With the win, the A’s improve to 49-63 as the D-backs fall to 51-59 with the loss.

J.T. Ginn (2-2, 3.89 ERA) is slated to go for the A’s as the D-backs counter with Zac Gallen (7-12, 5.60 ERA). First pitch is set for 7:05 PM PST on Saturday night.

Smith’s RBI base hit keys Giants to 10th inning win over Mets 4-3

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San Francisco Giants Dominic Smith slugs an RBI single in the top of the tenth to give the Giants the eventual winning run against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on Fri Aug 1, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Jessica Kwong

NEW YORK. — The San Francisco Giants held off a late rally by the New York Mets and beat the home team 4-3 in extra innings in the series opener at Citi Field on Friday night.

Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Giants beat his former team and snapped their season-high-tying six-game losing streak.

The Giants were leading 3-1 when the Mets came out swinging in the eighth inning. Juan Soto singled on a ground ball to left field, allowing Brandon Nimmo to score, and New York trailed by only 1. Then Pete Alonso went out on a sacrifice fly to center field and Francisco Lindor scored, tying the game at 3-3 with two outs.

Both teams were scoreless in the ninth, and the game went into an extra inning, in which Smith bagged the game.

“Well look, we had to work hard to get it,” said Giants manager Bob Melvin.

“It felt a little unlucky there for a while but, powered through.”

The Giants got off to a good start, with Casey Schmitt doubling on a sharp line drive to left field and Matt Chapman scoring in the second inning, putting the Giants up 1-0. Jung Hoo Lee grounded out and Wilmer Flores scored, boosting them up 2-0.

In the seventh inning, Patrick Bailey doubled on a line drive to right field and Lee scored, expanding San Francisco’s lead to 3-0. But at the bottom of the inning, Alonso hit a home run on a fly ball to center field to cut the Giants’ lead to 3-1.

In the second inning, Casey Schmitt doubled on a sharp line drive to left field and Matt Chapman scored, putting the Giants up 1-0. Jung Hoo Lee grounded out and Wilmer Flores scored, boosting them up 2-0.

In the seventh inning, Patrick Bailey doubled on a line drive to right field and Lee scored, expanding San Francisco’s lead to 3-0. At the bottom of the seventh, Alonso hit a home run on a fly ball to center field to cut the Giants’ lead to 3-1.

After the Mets tied the game in the eighth, Smith in the 10th hit a single on a ground ball to center field, allowing Willy Adames to score and take a 4-3 lead.

Adames said “we had to find a way to win this game, no matter how”.

Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray gave up just one run in seven innings.

“I didn’t try to do too much, didn’t try to put any unneeded pressure on myself,” said Ray.

“I knew that if I stuck to my game plan, that we had a chance.”

With two months left in the season, the Giants are 55-55 as they continue on their six-game road trip with two more games in New York and then a visit to the Pittsburgh Pirates from Monday to Wednesday.

First pitch for game two against the Mets (62-48) on Saturday is at 1:10 p.m. PT. Starting pitcher for the Giants LHP Carson Wisenhunt (0-0 ERS 7.20) for the Mets RHP Kodai Senga (7-3 ERA 2.00).

Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Roberson: Was trading Miller a mistake on A’s part?

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Former Sacramento A’s pitcher Mason Miller was dealt to the San Diego Padres on Thu Jul 31, 2025. Many question if this is a mistake on the A’s part and that their kissing off the season. (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Before Thursday’s 3pm deadline the Sacramento A’s dealt closer Mason Miller LHP JP Sears to the San Diego Padres for shortstop Leo De Vries and right hand pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Baez, and Eduarniel Nunez. The Padres shore up their pitching getting a starter with Sears and one of the best closer in the game with Miller.

#2 Major League Baseball and NBC Sports Regional Networks announced a partnership to stream games direct-to-consumers for the Athletics (NBC Sports California) through MLB.TV during the 2025 season. Fans in the A’s home territory can now watch the network’s game coverage live and on demand with live pre- and post-game shows through the league’s streaming service, which is now entering its 23rd season.

#3 The A’s have placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the ten day IL on Tuesday and this is retroactive through Saturday. Wilson fractured his forearm and A’s manager Mark Kotsay said the A’s are optimistic that Wilson will return some time this season but it’s doubtful he’ll be back before the ten days are up.

#4 A’s Nick Kurtz became the youngest player in MLB history and the first rookie to hit four home runs in a game last Friday against the Houston Astros. Kurtz had 19 total bases which ties Shawn Green for the most total bases in a single game since 1900. It was Kurtz’s 66th game and he recorded one of the greatest single games in big league history.

#5 The A’s host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento starting pitchers for Friday night  Starting pitchers for Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly (9-6 ERA 3.22) Sacramento LHP Jacob Lopez (3-6 ERA 4.29). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PST on Friday at Sutter Health Park after a day off on Thursday.

Join Michael Roberson for the A’s podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com