Los Angeles Dodgers two way player Shohei Ohtani does the bat flip after hitting a three run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Mon Jun 29, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 How important was Shohei Ohtani’s performance in helping the Dodgers offense against Sacramento pitching?
#2 Did Eric Lauer provide the Dodgers with enough quality innings to set the tone for the game?
#3 How did rookie pitcher Gage Jump handle facing the powerful Dodgers lineup in one of his biggest tests of the season?
#4 Talk about the Dodgers Max Muncy with five at bats one run scored, two hits and two RBIs?
#5 How well did Shea Langeliers perform against the National League leaders as he continued his push for an All-Star selection?
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Manager Mark Kotsay #7 of the Athletics takes the ball from pitcher Gage Jump #61 taking Jump out of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on June 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory photo credit:Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics were back in town after a six-game road trip wrapped up Sunday in Anaheim. The trip wasn’t kind to the A’s as they lost four of six games to the Giants and Angels combined, as their record fell to 40-44 on the season heading back to the friendly confines of Sutter Health Park. The A’s were looking to get back on track on Monday but were unable to do so as the Dodgers defeated them 9-4 in front of what felt like 12,000 Dodgers fans, with an announced attendance of 12,394.
Gage Jump got the ball for the A’s in the seventh start of his big league career. Jump, who hadn’t allowed a home run yet in his career, struggled on Monday as he surrendered two home runs to the Dodgers. Jump was hit hard as he allowed 11 hits and five runs over 4 2/3 innings, albeit without issuing a walk. He couldn’t get the Dodgers off balance as they jumped all over his fastball throughout the outing.
“I mean overall he battled,” Kotsay said of Jump after the game. “He competed. He didn’t have his best stuff tonight. Execution wise, the breaking ball was kind of inconsistent. The change up really couldn’t land, so he was really up against it.”
Jump was even harder on himself after the game.
“My job’s to go out and compete and win games,” Jump said in the clubhouse to the media. “I don’t care who the other team is. Just got to be better.”
Matt Krook came on for the A’s as the first reliever out of the bullpen to get the final out of the fifth inning. Krook struck out the only batter he faced to clean up the inning for Jump.
Justin Sterner was next out of the bullpen for the A’s as he came on to pitch the sixth inning. Sterner pitched a scoreless inning while allowing just one hit and striking out two batters.
In the seventh inning, Kade Morris was next out of the bullpen for the A’s. Morris pitched well and ended up finishing the final three innings of the game for the A’s. In his three innings of work, Morris allowed one run on three hits while walking one and striking out three.
On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s did all of their damage early in the game before going quiet in the late innings.
Colby Thomas got the A’s on the board in the second inning as he hit an opposite-field home run to right-center field. It was Thomas’ third home run of the season and traveled 395 feet as it cleared the short wall over the bullpen.
Later in the second inning, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer recorded his first major league hit and RBI as he lined a single to right field to give the A’s their second run of the game.
It was a special night for Kuroda-Grauer, who recorded three hits, an extra-base hit, and an RBI in his major league debut.
“It’s kind of been surreal getting a call in the morning and hearing that you’re going to the big leagues and then hearing a couple hours later that you’re starting a big league game,” Kuroda-Grauer said postgame. “It’s been a whirlwind, but it was a ton of fun tonight.”
His parents weren’t able to attend his debut because of the short notice, but they will be on hand later in the series.
“It was the best day of my life,” Kuroda-Grauer said. “Getting to achieve a lifelong dream of mine and just thinking about all the people that supported me along the way.”
The A’s third and final run of the second inning came when Henry Bolte grounded into a force out that scored Alika Williams from third on the play.
The A’s next run, and final one of the game, came in the ninth inning when Joshua Kuroda-Grauer scored from third on a wild pitch during Nick Kurtz’s at-bat.
The A’s finished the game with four runs on 11 hits and didn’t draw a walk until Nick Kurtz walked in the ninth inning, their only free pass of the game.
The A’s and Dodgers will play game two of their three-game series on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. PDT at Sutter Health Park. Jeffrey Springs (3-7, 5.52 ERA) is slated to get the start for the A’s while the Dodgers will counter with Justin Wrobleski (9-2, 2.71 ERA).
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.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (right) hits a three run double as San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase reaches for the ball in the last of the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Mon Jun 29, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
Arizona Diamondbacks (42-42) and Eduardo Rodriguez proved to be too hot to handle for the San Francisco Giants (35-49) in the first game of their three game series. He pitched for seven innings allowing five hits but only one earned run improving his ERA to 2.21. The Giants attempted a rally in the top of the ninth inning but came up short losing the game 5-4.
Game recap: The Diamondbacks got going early taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Ketel Marte hit a solo home run to right field, his 15th of the season. It took awhile but San Francisco was able to tie up this game in the top of the fifth inning 1-1.
Victor Bericoto got the rally going first with a double and then reaching third base when Eric Haase grounded out to first. Jonah Cox grounded into a fielder’s choice for the second out but Bericoto scored to even the game at one apiece.
The bottom of the fifth inning must have seemed unending for San Francisco. A couple of walks and a single later, the Diamondbacks had the bases loaded with only one out. Geraldo Perdomo doubled bringing Nolan Arenado, Ketel Marte and Tommy Troy home giving Arizona a 4-1 lead.
It was time for a pitching change and Sam Hentges relieved Mahle who had pitched 4 1/3 innings allowing four hits, four earned runs, three walks with three strikeouts. Hentges lasted for only 1/3 of an inning allowing one hit and two walks. He was relieved by JT Brubaker who closed out the bottom of the inning.
This had so far been a difficult start for San Francisco. From the opening Arizona home run to the lengthy bottom of the fifth inning, the Giants were really struggling. Their biggest challenge so far in the game had been left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. The Giants had not been able to generate much offense early with this guy on the mound.
The Diamondbacks would tack on another run in the bottom of the sixth with their second home run of the game taking a 5-1 lead. This one off the bat of Nolan Arenado, his eighth home run of the season and so far Arizona was in command of this game and showing no signs of letting up.
With two San Francisco runners on base and one out in the top of the eighth inning, there was action in the Arizona bullpen. Casey Schmitt sacrifice flied to center for the second out but Drew Gilbert scored with Luis Arraez moving over to third base.
There was a pitching change for Arizona with Kevin Ginkel relieving Rodriguez who finished seven innings allowing five hits, one run and one strikeout. Ginkel pitched 2/3 of an inning before being relieved by Brandyn Garcia who closed out the inning.
The game went into the top of the ninth inning with the Giants trailing 5-2. Heliot Ramos led off the inning with a solo home run cutting the Diamondbacks lead to 5-3 followed by a Bryce Eldridge single.
Drew Cavanaugh singled Eldridge home and we had a one-run ball game with only one out. Unfortunately Drew Gilbert fouled out and Matt Chapman popped out and that was the ball game. The Giants forged a great rally but came up just short losing the game 5-4.
San Francisco rallied in the top of the ninth inning but came up just short. It all started with Arizona starting pitcher Rodriguez who kept the Giants’ hitters off balance and limited their scoring opportunities for most of the game.
The Diamondbacks set the tone with the Marte leadoff home run giving Arizona an advantage. The Giants offense never really produced a sustained rally until the ninth inning. They didn’t string together enough quality at-bats with runners on base until that final inning.
Game notes: The Giants came into Monday night’s game on a high after winning their last two series against the Atlanta Braves. They took a series off the Sacramento Athletics to start the past week followed by a series win over the weekend against the number one team in the National League East, the Braves.
The Giants started Tyler Mahle who went 4.1 innings allowing four hits and four earned runs, three walks and three strikeouts. Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven innings allowing five hits, one earned run and one strikeout.
San Francisco will be looking to even up this series Tuesday in game two. The Giants probable starting pitcher will be Landen Roupp. He has a 5-7 win/loss record and a 4.07 ERA. The Diamondbacks will start Brandon Pfaadt. He has a 0-1 win/loss record and a 5.92 ERA. First pitch for game two is scheduled for another 6:40 PM start.
Sacarmento A’s Jeff McNeil (left) congratulates Alika Williams (12) after scoring on Henry Bote’s fifth inning single against the Los Angeles Angels on Fri Jun 26, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason:
#1 The Sacramento Athletics took on the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend losing the series after winning the first game another series loss after losing a series to the Giants last week.
#2 The A’s have now dropped to fourth place in the standings although they are only two games out of first place in a tightly contested division.
3. The hero of the game Sunday was Josh Lowe who set the Angels up early winning game three of the series.
4. What went so wrong for the Athletics in this series after winning convincingly in the series opener Friday night. Was it the defense, the bullpen, the offense or a combination of things gone wrong.
5. The A’s will now be tested to the max Monday night when they take on the best team in baseball for a three game series. Monday night the Dodgers come to town at Sutter Health Park in their first meeting this season with the A’s.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with Darius Acuff Jr. after he is drafted seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Mandatory photo credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings introduced their 2026 draft picks on Monday at Golden 1 Center during a press conference hosted at the main entrance of the arena.
On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, the Kings made three picks in the NBA Draft. The Kings selected Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick in the draft, Alex Karaban with the 29th overall selection, and Emanuel Sharp with their final pick of the draft at No. 45.
The Kings had long been rumored to be in the sweepstakes for Acuff Jr., and the Arkansas alum was widely viewed around the league as one of the better selections of the draft at the seventh position.
“Getting drafted, that’s the ultimate moment,” Acuff Jr. said to the media on Monday. “Just being at a table with your family, seeing them smile, that’s the best part.”
Acuff led the SEC in scoring and assists this past season, averaging 23.5 points per game while adding 6.4 assists. His scoring ability and being the best available player are certainly the main reasons the Kings were so interested in him. He truly has the potential to be one of the best offensive players in the league.
“We prioritized talent, basketball IQ, competitiveness, character, and the potential to make a long-term impact,” Kings GM Scott Perry said Monday.
Acuff Jr. is just as excited as the Kings and their fans to get going heading into this summer.
“It’s a great fan base,” Darius told me on Monday. “They support you no matter what, and they just deserve winning, so I definitely want to bring that here for sure, and I thank them for that support.”
The biggest question mark for Acuff Jr. coming into his pro career is his defense. He wasn’t known for his defensive work at Arkansas, but it will be required of him on the Kings. I asked Darius where he thinks he slots into the Kings’ defensive scheme heading into the 2026 season.
“Definitely on-ball and guard my position for sure,” Acuff said. “You got defensive schemes on teams, so you might have to guard the two, three, whatever. I’m looking forward to anything the coach wants me to do, no matter what the position is or anything. So anything I got to do for the coach — to lock in on defense and get stops as a team — that’s what I’m willing to do.”
Alex Karaban, the Kings’ 29th overall selection in the draft, comes to Sacramento as the winningest player in UConn Huskies history. Karaban made it to three championship games and won two of them in his collegiate career while averaging just over 13 points and five rebounds in his senior year.
I asked Karaban what the most underrated part of his game was, and it will probably not come as a surprise to many people.
“I think it’s the IQ that I play with,” Karaban said. “I think just processing plays and just seeing things develop before they actually happen. I think especially during my time at UConn, we had a bunch of plays, a bunch of sets, and a lot of read and react. So I think definitely the IQ that I could bring to a team.”
With the 45th selection in the draft, the Kings selected Emanuel Sharp from Houston, who averaged just over 37% from deep this past year. Sharp can certainly shoot it, but it’s his defense that will help keep him in the NBA. Sharp told me on Monday that it is the defensive end of the floor where he hangs his hat.
“For me, it’s probably my defense,” Sharp said. “When people see me, they probably think of my shooting, but I like to pride myself on my defense first.”
It’s an exciting new dawn for the Sacramento Kings as they enter the summer to prepare for next season. The Kings’ new additions will participate in the California Classic next week before heading to Las Vegas for NBA Summer League beginning on July 9.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sun Jun 28, 2026 (AP News photo)
San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:
#1 How did Robbie Ray’s performance on the mound help the Giants secure the 3–2 victory over the Braves?
#2 What role did Luis Arraez play in the Giants’ offense, and how did his return from the injured list impact the game?
#3 How did Heliot Ramos contribute after returning from the injured list, and what significance did his return have for the Giants’ lineup?
#4 Why was the sixth inning a turning point for the Giants, and how did defensive miscues by the Braves help Matt Chapman and the rest of the San Francisco offense?
#5 How did Caleb Kilian finish the game, and what happened during the Braves’ final scoring threat in the ninth inning?
Los Angeles Angels Josh Lowe watches his grand slam in the bottom of the second inning against the Sacramento A’s at the Big A in Anahiem on Sun Jun 28, 2026 (AP News photo)
Grand Slam Blaze Torches A’s 4-1 By Mauricio Segura
The Sacramento Athletics finale against the Los Angeles Angels needed a win, but one explosive inning by the halos led to a 4-1 game and series loss Sunday. Sacramento put runners on base throughout the afternoon yet never found the big swing, while Los Angeles needed just one thunderous swing from Josh Lowe to seize control.
The game stayed scoreless through the opening inning as both Aaron Civale and Sam Aldegheri showed their mound dominance. Shea Langeliers recorded the Athletics’ first hit with a single in the first, and Lawrence Butler and Max Muncy followed with back-to-back singles in the second, but Aldegheri escaped each threat to keep the Green and Gold off the scoreboard.
Everything changed in the bottom of the second. Vaughn Grissom singled, Wade Meckler drew a walk, and Oswald Peraza added another hit to load the bases. After a brief on-field delay, Lowe stepped in and crushed a grand slam to right field, instantly turning a scoreless contest into a four-run Angels advantage. It was the game’s defining moment, accounting for every Los Angeles run.
Civale recovered well after the damaging inning. The veteran right-hander retired eight of the next nine batters he faced and received help from a successful Athletics challenge in the fifth when Denzer Guzman was erased on a pickoff play after the original safe call was overturned. Civale finished five innings, allowing four earned runs, while the Athletics bullpen of Elvis Alvarado and José Suárez combined for three scoreless innings to keep the deficit from growing.
Sacramento finally scratched across a run in the fifth. Jeff McNeil lined a single to center before Alika Williams followed with another base hit. Henry Bolte advanced both runners with a groundout, and Joey Meneses lifted a sacrifice fly to center that brought McNeil home and trimmed the margin to 4-1. It was the Athletics’ lone breakthrough despite putting multiple runners aboard several times.
The opportunities continued to appear but never materialized into a rally. Butler singled three times and reached base in each of his final three plate appearances, continuing a productive stretch at the plate. McNeil collected a hit and scored the club’s only run, while Williams added a single and helped set up the fifth-inning scoring chance.
Langeliers reached safely twice with a single and a walk, but the Angels left-hander struck him out in two key situations with runners aboard. Aldegheri completed five innings, allowing just one run before turning the game over to José Fermín, Ryan Zeferjahn and Samy Natera Jr., who combined to blank the Athletics over the final four innings.
One of the game’s biggest missed opportunities came in the eighth. Bolte worked a leadoff walk and Meneses followed with another free pass, bringing the tying run to the plate with nobody out. Instead, Langeliers and Jonah Heim struck out before pinch hitter Nick Kurtz lifted a harmless fly ball to center, allowing the Angels to escape without damage.
The Athletics finished with nine hits compared to the Angels’ seven, but Los Angeles made its biggest chance count while Sacramento stranded runners throughout the afternoon. Butler’s three-hit effort led the offense, yet the club went just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, the Angels capitalized on their lone bases-loaded opportunity, and Lowe’s grand slam stood as the difference from the second inning until the final out.
The loss dropped the Athletics to 40-44 after they had entered the day having split the first two games of the series. Even with the setback, several encouraging trends remain intact. Rookie Henry Bolte has continued to swing a hot bat since his promotion and entered the day leading all qualified major league rookies with a .305 batting average, while Langeliers remains in the spotlight after advancing to Phase 2 of American League All-Star voting and ranking among the league leaders with 19 home runs.
The Athletics now head home for an intriguing matchup with the reigning World Champs Los Angeles Dodgers. Rookie left-hander Gage Jump (3-1, 2.04 ERA, 35 strikeouts) gets the ball for Sacramento against Dodgers left-hander Eric Lauer (3-5, 4.87 ERA, 42 strikeouts), with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. Pacific at Sutter Health Park.
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.
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The Golden State Valkyries’ Kaila Charles (6) puts up a shot as New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) defends in the fourth quarter at Chase Center on Sunday. Eakin Howard/Getty Images
By Michael Roberson
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Golden State Valkyries (13-7) handled the New York Liberty (12-8) 76-67 inside a packed and raucous Chase Center.
Golden State led from wire to wire, and had the margin as wide as 22 points late in the game. The Final score was not as indicative of the dominance of the home team.
The Valkyries came into the game with an identical record with the Libertyy, but proved they were not alike after 20 games played in 2026. After the initial 10 minutes of play, the Liberty were in striking distance, trailing by five points, 20-15.
The second quarter was the key moment when the Valkyries actually took over. New York showed true pride during the quarter, pulling within one point multiple times; however, Golden State went on an 11-0 run to end the half, totally discombobulating the “Big Apple” team at recess.
At the half, the Liberty found themselves down by 12 points instantaneously, 41-29. Although New York had a few chances to take the lead, they instead were picking up themselves from the proverbial matt/floor.
No player from the Golden State side had at least 10 points at the midway point, while Jonquel Jones provided 14 points for the Liberty. The Liberty wanted to find a solution to their first half woes, and a third quarter blitz was necessary. Unfortunately that did not come to fruition.
Golden State continued the consecutive points run, but scored the first two points of the second half. Although New York eventually scored, the Valkyries opened up the lead to as many as 20 points in the third stanza. At that point, multiple Golden State players were in double-figures.
After 30 minutes of WNBA game time, the Valkyries led by 16 points, 64-48. All the momentum was on the Golden State side, as well as the capacity crowd. The only question left was if the home team would hold on to the insurmountable lead?
In the final quarter, Golden State produced their largest advantage of 22 points, and kept the Liberty at bay on the Bay. To their credit, New York did cut into that massive deficit, and made the margin a single digit loss of nine points, 76-67. Not what they wanted, but did show a fighting spirit. They also gave the Valkyries credit for their suffocating defense as a major factor.
Four Valkyries hit the magic plateau of double-digit scoring. Kaila Charles led the way with 13 points, while Kayla Thornton chipped in 11, and both Cecilia Zandalasini and Janelle Salaun tallied 10 apiece.
The Liberty had just two, including the aforementioned Jonquel Jones with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Breanna Stewart offered 15 points for their cause.
The Valkyries will next be in action Saturday, July 4, as they travel to Atlanta to take on the Dream on the country’s 250th birthday. at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET on CBS. The Liberty travel back to New York Friday, July 3, to host the Minnesota Lynx at 7:30 PM ET.Reply
Sacramento A’s Jeff McNeil (22) is greeted by teammates after scoring on a sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Sun Jun 28, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:
#1 How did Henry Bolte perform at the top of the A’s lineup, and what impact did he have on the team’s offense?
#2 What contributions did Shea Langeliers make behind the plate and at bat during the game?
#3 How effective was Jonah Heim as the designated hitter, and did he deliver any key offensive moments?
#4 What defensive or offensive plays by Lawrence Butler and Max Muncy stood out during the matchup?
#5 How did A’s starting pitcher Aaron Civale handle the Angels’ lineup, and what were the biggest factors in his outing.
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.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans had surgery to repair an injured elbow and was placed on the 15 day IL. Ragans last pitched May 8, 2026 agianst the Cleveland Guardians but had to leave in the third inning due to the elbow injury. (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:
#1 Kansas City Royals left hand pitcher Cole Ragans had surgery to repair his injured elbow. The surgery was on Saturday. Ragans was placed on the 15 day IL with an left elbow impingement on May 8. Ragans pitched three innings but had to leave the May 6 game against the Cleveland Guardians.
#2 Pitching injuries are piling up for the Chciago Cubs as left hander Hoby Milner suffered major stomach pain in the middle of the night Saturday morning according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell and had to be ubered to the hospital for appendicitis surgery. Milner was placed on the 15 day IL and replaced by right hand pitcher Tyler Ferguson who was called up from Triple A Iowa.
#3 Former Chciago White Sox Ron Kittle got married to his girlfirend Barbara at Guarantee Rate Field during a ten run third inning against the Kansas City Royals in an eventual 22-1 win. Kittle’s wedding was officiated by White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf in Reinsdorf suite. Former White Sox Harold Baines and his wife and Greg Walker and his wife were also there for the wedding. Also attending the wedding was former White Sox manager Tony LaRussa, and former players Richard Dotson and Greg Luzinski.
#4 The Los Angeles Angels who most likely will be playing in their 11th consecutive losing season ended up firing their general manager Perry Minasian Friday night before their game against the Sacramento A’s which they ended up losing at the Big A 9-3. Minasian was in the sixth year of his final year of his contract with the Halos. The Angels have announced that executive John Mozeliak who was the St Louis Cardinals former GM will be brought in to help search for a new general manager.
#5 Former San Francisco Giants and current Atlanta Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was honored by the Giants during the game at Oracle Park in San Francisco with a scoreboard tribute showing his highlights during his Giants days. Yastrzemski was traded last season to the Kanas City Royals from the Giants, at the same time with pitcher Tyler Rogers who went to the Toronto Blue Jays and pitcher Camilo Doval to the New York Yankees. Charlie did you find that trade at this time last season took the soul out of the Giants and they’ve never really recovered since?
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