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

2025 INSOMNIAC LUNATIC FRINGE TRADE DEADLINE SHOW Thu July 31, 2025

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Former San Francisco Giant Mike Yastrzemski bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Miami. Yastrzemski was dealt to the Kansas City Royals on Thu Jul 31, 2025 from the Giants. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

On Wednesday the San Francisco Giants traded pitcher Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets for Jose Butto and two prospects. The Seattle Mariners have acquired Eugernio Suarez he returns to the Mariners.

Carlos Carrea is headed back to the Houston Astros from the Minnesota Twins and the strange thing is it is pending guess what a medical review. Kyle Foster of Napa Sports News is going to join us on the show. Take a listen.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants trade Doval to Yankees and Yastrzemski to Royals beating the trade deadline buzzer

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Sacramento Athletics on Sun July 6, 2025 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

By Stephen Ruderman

The Giants traded closer Camilo Doval to the New York Yankees, and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals at the Trade Deadline Thursday.

The Giants indicated yesterday that they were looking towards next season and beyond when they traded submariner Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets for relief pitcher Jose Butta, pitching prospect Blade Tidwell and outfield prospect Drew Gilbert.

Thursday, the Giants traded Doval to the Yankees for four prospects. Those prospects include infielder Parks Harbor, left-handed pitcher Carlos De La Rosa, right-hander pitcher Trystan Vrieling and catcher Jesus Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who was hitting .317 for the Yankees’ Triple-A club, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, could be seen as a potential replacement for Giants’ catcher Patrick Bailey next season.

The Giants received right-handed pitching prospect Yunior Marte from the Royals in exchange for Yastrzemski.

Yastrzemski was the Giants’ elder statesman, having made his major league debut for the Giants on May 25, 2019. Mike, the grandson of Red Sox’ Hall-of-Famer Carl Yastrzemski, finally made it to the big leagues after six years in the minor leagues, and instantly became a leader and fan favorite with the Giants.

Yaz provided the Giants and their fans with many memorable moments, including five walk-off home runs, and he won the Willie Mac Award in 2020.

Doval emerged on the scene late during the Giants’ 107-win season of 2021, and had several big performances, including in the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. Doval officially became the Giants’ closer in 2022, and went to the All-Star Game in Seattle in 2023. Doval lost the closer’s job after a rough season last year, but regained it in April of this year.

Doval picked up 107 saves for the Giants, the fourth-most in franchise history.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong: MLB teams to pay tribute to Sandberg; Rays trade Fortes to Marlins; plus more MLB news

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Ryne Sandberg former Chicago Cub and Hall of Famer who passed away this week at age 65 is seen here taking a swing against the Cincinnati Reds on Wed Aug 29, 1984. MLB teams will be paying respects to Sandberg before games on Tue Jul 29, 2025 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 Hall of Famer and former Chicago Cub second baseman Ryne Sandberg passed away this week at the age of 64 from prostate cancer. Sandberg during his 16 year career hit .285, 2386 hits, 282 home runs, and 1061 RBIs.

#2 The Tampa Bay Rays traded with the Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes on Tuesday. This after the Rays sent catcher Danny Jensen to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Marlins got minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel. This is Etzel’s second year in a row being traded. The Rays got minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo part of the trade with the Brewers. The MLB trade deadline is on Thursday.

#3  Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is relieved that X-rays retuned negative results of a fracture after he was hit in his right index finger by a 95.6 mph sinker pitch by Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest. Suarez after getting hit on Monday night doubled over and had to leave the field. On Tuesday Suarez said “I’ll come back as quickly as I can.”

#4 Last week during an annual meeting with one of the 30 teams that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has with MLB teams he met with Philadelphia Phillies in the clubhouse after the first few minutes it was pretty smooth but when Manfred raised the subject of the game’s economics came up but didn’t use the words salary cap Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper stood up and walked over to Manfred and said “If you want to speak about that, you can get the f— out of our clubhouse.” Which Manfred replied, “not going to get the f— out of here,” the Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos then tried to intervene saying, “I have more questions.” Harper and the Players Association are dead set against a cap and are prepared to stay out of the 2027 season if there is a salary cap and the owners are prepared to lock the players out for as long as it takes if there is no salary cap,

#4 Framber Valdez’s frustrations came out when he questioned the defensive positioning regarding a sixth inning play on Monday night that led to the Astros coughing up a run in a 2-1 loss against the Washington Nationals. Valdez said through a Spanish interpreter, “I saw the right fielder playing center field and, you know, we have a center fielder for that, “I feel like the right fielder should have been playing right field. I was uncomfortable with that.” The Astros had also lost a four game series to the last place Sacramento A’s before playing the Nationals.

#5 Cleveland Guardians pitcher closer Emmanuel Clase is under investigation for sports gambling and has been place on non-disciplinary leave through Aug 31st. Clase is the second Guardian to go under non-disciplinary leave due to gambling allegations. The other pitcher Luis Ortiz is on non-disciplinary leave he is being investigated for throwing two pitches for balls that are allegedly connected to gambling activity.

Jessica Kwong does MLB The Show podcasts every other Wednesday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s deal closer Miller and Sears to Padres; A’s games to stream on MLB.TV; plus more A’s news

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Former Sacramento A’s closer Mason Miller (57) along with pitcher JP Sears was traded to the San Diego Padres on Thu Jul 31, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Before today’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 pitcher to be determined. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PST on Friday at Sutter Health Park after a day off on Thursday.

Join Jeremiah Salmonson for the A’s podcasts Fridays 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. 

San Francisco Giants podcast Morris Phillips: Giants tailspin at 3-13 worst in Majors since July 9

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San Francisco Giants right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (5) leapt over a padded wall to make a spectacular catch and into the right field netting for the out against the Pittsburgh Pirates Jack Suwinski at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Jul 30, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Morris Phillips:

#1 The Giants continue with their downward trend now further dropping their record to 3-13 the worst loss mark since July 9th in the Majors after getting swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

#2 The Giants once again failed to get run support for starter Logan Webb. The Giants got six hits and one run in the 2-1 loss.

#3 The Giants losing to a last place visiting team on their home field was just another added pin in their collection of recent loses further putting them six out for that last coveted wild card spot.

#4 For starter Logan Webb another great outing in his start pitching 5.2 innings, five hits, one earned run, four walks and 11 strikeouts. With reliever Ryan Walker pitching the score tied 1-1 in the top of the tenth the Pirates Henry Davis hit a ground out to second base that allowed ghost runner O’Neil Cruz to score what would be the game winning run.

#5 The Giants DFA’d pitcher Sean Hjelle who leave the Giants who had a 1-1 ERA 7.80. The Giants also traded pitcher Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets for pitchers Blade Tidwell and José Buttó, and outfielder Drew Gilbert. 

#6 Giants will be off Thu Jul 31 before opening up a three game series against the New York Mets Fri Aug 1. The Giants have not announced a starter and the Mets will go with LHP David Peterson (7-4 ERA 2.83) with a 4:10pm PT first pitch at Citi Field in New York.

Join Morris Phillips for the Giants podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s Edge Mariners 5-4 in Series Finale Behind Springs’ Gem

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Jeffrey Springs #59 of the Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on July 30, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — On the day before the trade deadline, the A’s and Mariners squared off in the rubber game of a three-game series on Wednesday night at Sutter Health Park. The A’s defeated the Mariners to win the series by a final of 5-4.

Jeffrey Springs turned in another terrific outing for the Athletics, his last before the July 31 trade deadline at 3 p.m. PST. Springs tossed six innings of two-hit, one-run ball while striking out seven and walking only one. In reality, Springs’s only blemish was the second batter of the game, when he gave up a solo home run to Julio Rodríguez.

Early on, it appeared the Mariners might be on Springs to start the game, as Randy Arozarena added a single in the inning. However, that was not the case, as Springs retired the next 13 batters and did not surrender another hit.

The A’s bullpen came in and wasn’t perfect but pitched well enough to keep the Mariners at bay and preserve the win. Justin Sterner relieved Jeffrey Springs and gave up one run and two hits in his one inning of work. Jack Perkins came on to pitch the final two innings of the game. Perkins pitched well, and his only hiccup was a solo home run to Randy Arozarena in the top of the ninth inning to pull the Mariners within one run. Perkins then slammed the door, and the Athletics were victorious, 5-4.

The A’s offense continued to hit well as they had over the past week. The A’s got off to another quick start, scoring twice in the bottom of the first inning to take a 2-1 lead over the Mariners.

Brent Rooker homered in the first, followed by an RBI double from Tyler Soderstrom to give the A’s the early advantage. The A’s scored again in the fourth inning when Miguel Andujar hit a solo home run to give the A’s a 3-1 lead. They added another run in the fifth as Darell Hernaiz hit his second major league home run to give the A’s a 4-1 lead heading into the sixth.

The final A’s run came in the form of Miguel Andujar’s first career multi-homer game, as he launched his second of the night in the seventh inning to give the A’s a 5-3 lead. That would be all the A’s needed to secure the win.

With the win, the A’s took the series from the Mariners and improved to 48-63 on the year. The Mariners fell to 57-52.

The A’s will be back in action on Friday night as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in game one of a three-game series. Starting pitchers for Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly (9-6 ERA 3.22) Sacramento pitcher to be determined. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PST on Friday at Sutter Health Park after a day off on Thursday.

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 49ers podcast David Zizmor: QB Jones converts most of his passes; Pearsall makes practice for second straight day; plus more Niner news

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 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) works on passing drills during the first day of training camp at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers back up quarterback Mac Jones threw 14 of 18 passes with no interceptions. Jones threw for a bunch of completions including a 30 yard pass to Demarcus Robinson, a 20 yarder to Equanimeious St. Brown who ran a corner route. Jones’ performance is accurate and completed 77% of his passes in five practices.

#2 Wide receiver Rickey Pearsall was at practice for the second straight day. Pearsall at 11 on 11 drills caught two passes. Pearsall didn’t practice in the second half or in 1 on 1 drills. The 49ers are using Pearsall cautiously after his coming off a hamstring injury.

#3 Wide receiver Jauan Jennings who is suffering from a calf injury from the off season didn’t show up to practice on Sunday. Jennings was wondering if that was calf injury or an Achillies injury. Christian McCaffrey had a calf strain and it turned out to be Achillies tendonitis. The 49ers are being cautious about Jennings if it’s a calf or Achillies.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com