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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Will the All Star voting for Ohtani influence the 26 MVP race?; Brewers Pratt top prospect to make MLB debut; plus more news

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Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a lead off home run in the top of the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Sat Jun 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 How might the early All-Star voting lead held by Shohei Ohtani influence discussions about the 2026 MVP race and his impact as a two-way player?

#2 What expectations should fans have for top prospect Cooper Pratt as he prepares to make his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers?

#3 Do you agree with MLB’s decision to suspend Ron Marinaccio for the hit-by-pitch incident involving Gunnar Henderson, or should the league have handled it differently?

#4 Which player currently has the strongest case to start for the American League in the All-Star Game: Yordan Alvarez, Aaron Judge, or another candidate?

#5 What does rookie Blaze Jordan’s fast start, including his first MLB home run, suggest about the future of the St. Louis Cardinals lineup?

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Should have Knicks owner invited Trump to MSG?; Knights enjoy third time in NHL Finals; plus more news

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James Dolan owner New York Knicks (right) who had invited President Trump (left) to Madison Square Garden in New York for game 3 of the NBA Finals on Mon Jun 8, 2026 (AP file photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury you talked about Pres Trump’s appearance in the New York Knicks owner’s box of James Dolan. The players were tight lipped about the appearance the fans expressed displeasure by booing. Was it the right idea for Dolan to have Trump in the owners box on Monday night at game 3 at MSG?

#2 Amaury how impressed in the short period of time that the Vegas Golden Knights have been around that they have been to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals now this is their third appearance?

#3 Amaury, Your were the Golden State Warriors Spanish play by play voice in the 90s when you look at the orgainization now and see that they have vacated Spanish play by play and there is no reason given for not having Spanish play by play in the San Francisco market how surprising is that to you?

#4 Amaury, wanted to ask you about former San Francisco Chronicle columnist Glenn Dickey. Glenn was noted for writing subjects about all the major sports regarding the 49ers, Raiders, A’s, Giants, Warriors, during his peak career years. Dickey passed away in December 2025 after suffering from Dementia. People may not have agreed with what he wrote but he did his job and people read his articles like them or not.

#5 Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says that all 30 teams are aboard with their push for a hard salary cap even the Los Angeles Dodgers. Does MLB have enough going on their side of the argument that can make a salary cap stick or do the players have a enough leverage to hold, not get paid and be able to hold out and make the owners back down?

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The Pride of the Yankees

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Former New York Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games from Jun 1, 1925 to Apr 30, 1939. Gehrig passes away from ALS at age 37 in 1942. (photo from the Lou Gehrig photo gallery)

The Pride of the Yankees

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By Amaury Pi-González

The Pride of the Yankees is the famous nickname given to the great New York Yankees first baseman, Lou Gehrig, by Paul Gallico, a Sportswriter who covered the Yankees in those years. Those who are not well-versed in baseball might remember the classic Academy Award-winning film of the same name. Gallico coined the phrase for the title of his 1942 biographical book.

There was also the “Iron Horse,” another nickname the great Gehrig carried until his untimely death from ALS at the age of 37. According to the ALS Foundation, ALS is a progressive disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the muscles, slowly taking away their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe. Although there is still no cure or treatment that halts progression, new treatments are helping to slow and ease symptoms.

Baseball is well within its rights to hold an annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2 to honor the legendary New York Yankees first baseman and raise global awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. MLB designates numerous days at ballparks across the country each season:

Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Roberto Clemente Day, the fight for Cancer, and many other special days, like a very fun day and my favorite, Little League Day at the park, with thousands of kids parading in full garb around the field.. But overall, remembering, honoring, and celebrating the game of baseball. This is why we go to the park to watch baseball. That’s it.

In 2025, for the third consecutive year, MLB drew over 71 million fans to its ballparks during the regular season. This trend has not been seen since the 2004 to 2007 seasons. Even with the looming potential lockout by owners this next December, MLB is a healthy sport.

Baseball should always continue to promote the game, its great roots/ history, and its players. I honestly do not believe baseball should celebrate any personal lifestyle, whatever it might happen to be. That is just my opinion. Like, I respect every human being, and of course, I also respect your opinion.

Quote: Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.” Satchel Paige.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Otherwordly creature in the Major Leagues; Ohtani pitches 6 shutout innings and goes 3-4 as DH  

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Los Angeles Dodgers two way player Shohei Ohtani pitched and was the designated hitter in the leadoff spot against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wed Jun 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

Otherwordly creature in the Major Leagues; Ohtani pitches 6 shutout innings and goes 3-4 as DH  

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By Amaury Pi-González

Wednesday night, Ohtani lowered his ERA to 0.74 with six scoreless innings while reaching base five times to raise his batting average above .300 for the first time since Opening Day in a do-it-all performance in a 7-0 win over the D-backs, securing at least a split in the four-game series at Chase Field.

Otherworldly creature in the Major Leagues Shohei Ohtani played his first official Major League game on March 29, 2018, as the designated hitter and eighth batter for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics. I was there, as a matter of fact, I broadcast that game.

All of us have read about Ohtani, his greatness coming out of Japan, he was like Godzilla, the Monster many have seen in the old horror films. But nobody (including myself) figured out this man was destined for greatness since he first arrived in the “big show.” “He’s the best player that’s ever walked this earth,” catcher Will Smith said. “It’s fun to see him each and every day going out there and competing, giving us six scoreless innings, getting on base a bunch. You don’t do that all the time.”

Nobody covering baseball that is alive today, or fans for that matter, has seen such a thing wearing a major league uniform. Let’s have some fun and look at everything baseball. Babe Ruth, arguably the most famous and revered baseball player in history, stole 122 bases in a 22-year major league career.

Shohei Ohtani has stolen 177 bases to date, with many years left in his career. Last night, Ohtani lowered his ERA to 0.74 with six scoreless innings while reaching base five times to raise his batting average above .300 for the first time since Opening Day in a do-it-all performance in a 7-0 over the D-backs, securing at least a split in the four-game series at Chase Field.

I remember in baseball, Press Boxes around the country editorialized about whether this guy was for real or just a product of marketing and baseball propaganda. Shohei Ohtani’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is a 10-year, $700 million deal. Uniquely, $680 million is deferred, with Ohtani making $2 million annually from 2024 to 2033 and $68 million annually from 2034 to 2043, giving the team major-league payroll flexibility.

Shohei Ohtani is indeed the face of the game. Everybody who follows baseball has to thank the Baseball Gods for what we are watching right now. This is not a movie; this is real life. In Japan, Shohei Ohtani is most famously referred to as “two-sword style”.

Originally a samurai term popularized by legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, the Japanese media uses it to describe his rare ability to dominate as both a pitcher and a hitter.I have spoken to Japanese writers, who speak English and a couple who speak Spanish, and they all tell me he is a “once in a lifetime talent”, and you can translate that to all the languages in the world.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Giants Chapman gets social media hate mail “I hope your family dies”; Reds De La Cruz on the IL with hamstring strain; plus more news

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San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) wears a hat as part of Armed Forces Day before the game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. photo Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is foregoing social media after receiving hate mail one of the worst ones a fan who wrote “I hope your family dies.” Chapman said “People always threaten us. I just block and move on. I don’t make a big deal out of it, but it’s definitely not a good thing. I would never do such a thing to anyone.” Chapman added.

#2 The Cincinnati Reds have placed star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the injured list with a hamstring strain. Can Cincinnati remain competitive during his absence, and what impact will the call-up of top prospect Edwin Arroyo have on the club?

#3 The NL West race is heating up. Are the Los Angeles Dodgers still clear favorites despite pitching concerns, or do the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have a realistic path to overtaking them?

#4 Major League Baseball’s labor negotiations are becoming a major off-field story. How concerned should fans be about the possibility of a work stoppage in 2027, and what would a salary cap proposal mean for the sport’s competitive balance?

#5 Former Boston Red Sox and Hall of Famer David Big Pappi Ortiz says that Sox owner John Henry is concerned about the way the Sox are heading who are in last place. “He’s worried. We had a conversation. I can see. I’ve known John a long time, him and the whole team — him and (chairman) Tom Werner, the whole group, they’re working on figuring things out to get this ride better,” Ortiz said Monday morning in an interview with The Associated Press.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: The man from Linden on a special Mission

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New York Yankees star Aaron Judge swings for the fences currently has 16 home runs and 30 RBIs through May 20, 2026 (AP file photo)

The man from Linden on a special Mission

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By Amaury Pi-González

Aaron Judge got an offer from the San Francisco Giants in 2022. The Giants made an aggressive push for a long 9-year contract worth $360 million. The Giants’ last player of that caliber was Barry Bonds. The Bay Area media wrote about the possibility of the Giants acquiring such a slugger, especially because he was born and raised just 90 miles from San Francisco, a star from Northern California.

Aaron Judge officially re-signed with the New York Yankees on December 7, 2022, for nine years, agreeing to the same deal the Giants were offering: a nine-year, $360 million contract. The judge chose wisely. The Yankees have been home to sluggers since Babe Ruth; not only do the Bronx Bombers seem to be in the pennant race every year, but they also have a great tradition, with an unprecedented 27 World Series titles.

Aaron Judge has won back-to-back AL MVP Awards and three of the past four seasons.’ No player in history ever had more than four (4) years of hitting 50 or more homeruns. Aaron Judge could be the first ever during this current season, and yes, that includes the Babe.

There is a four-way tie for a player hitting 40 home runs. They are Aaron Judge, Babe Ruth, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire. Some of the greatest, who never reached five seasons of 50-plus home homeruns, also include Henry Aaron and Barry Bonds, Henry Aaron, for decades the all-time home run king, never had a 50-homer season. Barry Bonds did it just a single time.

It happened only 54 times in total by 34 players. The majority did it only once, some twice, and Alex Rodriguez, the only one to hit 50 homeruns in a season three times.. As of today, the man from Linden is one of the top home run hitters in the game(16) and with 113 games left to play this season, Aaron Judge figures to have a very good shot at becoming the first ever to have five (5) seasons of 50 or more homeruns.

He will probably play his whole career in Pinstripes, and that makes a lot of sense. I can fully understand why he did not want to sign with the Giants in 2022. Yankee Stadium is hitter-friendly, Oracle Park is not, but in the end, he became a star with the perfect team for a slugger, the New York Yankees.

Linden, California, has a population of 2,389 and is located in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. The most famous thing about this town is its favorite son, Aaron Judge. Another great Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, “The Yankee Clipper,” was born in Martínez, a 50-60-minute drive northeast of San Francisco.

Quote: One of the most famous quotes in baseball history is, “I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” Lou Gehrig, July 4, 1939, during his farewell address at Yankee Stadium, after being diagnosed with ALS, a disease known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Mets making a come back against Yanks; M’s Emerson big story in Seattle; plus more news

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New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) empties the Gatorade can on teammate Tyrone Taylor (left) after defeating the New York Yankees at Citi Field on Sun May 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 How did the New York Mets complete their comeback win over the New York Yankees in the latest Subway Series game, and which players delivered the biggest clutch moments?

#2 Why is top prospect Colt Emerson’s promotion such a major storyline for the Seattle Mariners, and what impact could he have on their season moving forward?

#3 What has fueled the recent surge by the San Diego Padres after their sweep of the Mariners, and how important has Gavin Sheets been to that run?

#4 Why are the upcoming Brewers vs. Cubs games being labeled one of the must-watch MLB series of the week, and what recent history adds extra intensity to the matchup?

#5 Which teams are currently reshaping the MLB power rankings landscape, and why have the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies gained momentum over the Los Angeles Dodgers?

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Sacramento wants an MLB expansion team. Will they get it?

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Mar 31, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; A general view of Sutter Health Park before the game between the Chicago Cubs against the Athletics. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Sacramento wants an MLB expansion team. Will they get it?

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By Amaury Pi-González

The Sacramento A’s will play in Sacramento for one more year, 2027, until they can complete their new ballpark in Las Vegas, which is scheduled to open in 2028. However, there is a good chance that in 2027, the team owners will lock out the players in a salary dispute over the salary cap and other issues they want to resolve.

Whatever happens, the City of Sacramento is not guaranteed a new franchise; other cities (before Sacramento) have thrown their hats in the ring seeking an expansion team. Here they are: Nashville and Salt Lake City, considered front-runners, and then Montreal, Charlotte, Portland, and Vancouver, with expansion expected to bring the league to 32 teams by 2030. In other words, Sacramento is not alone; there are four (4)cities planning to have one of their two expansion teams.

Sacramento-area leaders are expected to announce a formal bid for a Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion team on May 28, 2026, with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council leading the effort, including a partnership between Sacramento and West Sacramento, as they aim to land a franchise by 2031-2033. Sacramento is leveling its role in hosting the Athletics to prove market viability for building a park near Sutter Health

Why I do not think it will happen. Sacramento is currently leveraging its role as the A’s ‘temporary host. So far this season, the A’s at Sacramento are averaging 10,490 fans per home game (stadium capacity is 13,800) at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

For a small minor league baseball park, 10,490 attendance per game is not that bad. The main reason I believe Sacramento is a very long shot to land an expansion team is the competition it will face from the other cities mentioned above, including one that was a Major League City, Montreal, Canada.

The Montreal Expos played for 36 years (1969-2004). The Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area has a population of around 3.4 million, the second-largest city in Canada, and the largest French-speaking city in the Americas. They would have to beat Montreal, Salt Lake City, Portland, Charlotte, Nashville, and Vancouver, and that is not an easy task.

Quote: “I think if we expand, it provides us with an opportunity to geographically realign,” Manfred said. “I think we could save a lot of wear and tear on our players in terms of travel. And I think our postseason format would be even more appealing for entities like ESPN, because you’d be playing out of the east and out of the west.” -Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Yanks in a jam after losing no hitter losing fourth game in a row; M’s hoping to log some wins against Astros; plus more news

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New York Yankees pitcher Brent Headrick pitches into the seventh against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Are the New York Yankees in trouble after blowing a no-hit bid and losing their fourth straight game to the Baltimore Orioles?

#2 Can Julio Rodríguez stay red-hot and add another home run for the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night against the Houston Astros?

#3 Did the Los Angeles Dodgers make the right move by trading for outfielder Alek Thomas from the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks?

#4 Are the Chicago Cubs emerging as the best team in baseball after climbing to No. 1 in the latest MLB power rankings?

#5 Could ongoing labor talks between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association become the next major storyline hanging over the sport?

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Did you know Juan Marichal was not inducted into Cooperstown in the first Year of eligibility?

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Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal was dealing in the 60 and early 70s for the San Francisco Giants (AP file photo)

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By Amaury Pi-González

San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal, one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball in the 1960s, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 12, 1983, his third year of eligibility. He became the first native of the Dominican Republic to earn this honor, appearing on 83.7% of the ballots.

However, Marichal was first eligible in 1981 and again in 1982, but he did not make it either time. In 1982, after the second time he failed to be elected, I began a campaign on the air at KIQI 1010AM in San Francisco, as a Spanish-language broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants. To me, it was an injustice that a pitcher of Juan’s caliber was not elected in his first year of eligibility. My campaign reached many people and received many positive responses, including from Mr. Willie Brown, former Mayor of San Francisco, and other political and community dignitaries in the Bay Area. This campaign struck a chord, so much so that on February 26, 1983, the Mayor of San Francisco, the Honorable Dianne Feinstein (who later became US Senator for California), presented yours truly with an Award of Merit by the City of San Francisco in recognition for my efforts in the endeavor to get Juan Marichal elected into Cooperstown.

At the time I began the campaign for Juan Marichal, one of my points was simple: Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson were also dominant pitchers of the 1960s, and both were elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. So why was Juan Marichal not? Because he was a Latino, and they were not getting a lot of representation. Roberto Clemente was the first Latino player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, in 1973, one year after his disappearance on a DC-3 plane filled with aid to the people of Managua, Nicaragua, during an earthquake relief mission.

Things have changed since then, with the influx of Hispanic/Latino players in the game, at least 33% of all players, and higher in the minor league. As of the 2026 induction class, 20 Hispanic/Latino players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Carlos Beltrán is the most recent addition to the group, joining in January 2026, joining others like Roberto Clemente, Pedro Martínez, Mariano Rivera, and Juan Marichal.

The last time I spoke with Juan Marichal, who is a regular visitor to Oracle Park, was a notable appearance at Oracle Park, San Francisco, September 2024. With members of his family and friends, he was the typical Marichal, cordial, smiling, and enjoying the moment, as he visited his statue at the ballpark, then known as SBC Park) On May 21, 2005, the Giants honored Juan’s friend and teammate, Orlando Cepeda, who passed in June. I met many good and important baseball people during that event, like Juan Marichal and members of his family, as well as Mr.Josh Rawitch, the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Quote: “The big thing about Clemente is that he can hit any pitch. I don’t mean only strikes. He can hit a ball off his ankles or off his ear.” — Juan Marichal on Roberto Clemente.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.