Sacramento A’s Nick Kurtz has been getting around on the baseball brings a .290 average with 19 home runs to Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants on Tue Jun 22, 2026 (AP News photo 6-9-26)
Sacramento A’s podcast Amaury Pi Gonzalez:
#1 Can the Sacramento A’s bounce back from their recent losing streak and improve their position in the AL West race?
#2 How will the pitching matchup between Aaron Civale (5-3 ERA 4.91) and Robbie Ray (5-6 ERA 4.07) influence the outcome of the series opener?
#3 Will A’s slugger Nick Kurtz continue his strong season and provide the offensive spark Sacramento needs?
#4 Can Giants standout Jung Hoo Lee keep up his impressive batting performance and help San Francisco snap its three-game skid?
#5 Which team will gain the upper hand in this Northern California rivalry after the Giants won two of three games in Sacramento earlier this season?
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.
The San Francisco Giants and Jung Hoo Lee will celebrate Lee’s Bobblehead day before the first game of a doubleheader on Sat Aug 29th at Oracle Park in San Francisco (photo by RP to Win and X)
San Francisco Giants report: Giants schedule doubleheader against Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on Sat Aug. 29 with a day off Sun Aug 30
By Stephen Ruderman
SAN FRANCISCO–To accommodate the Giants’ makeup game against the Atlanta Braves in Cobb County on Aug. 31, the Giants have moved their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park from Aug. 30 to a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 29.
As collectively bargained between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players’ Association, teams may not be scheduled to play more than 21-straight days, and may not be scheduled to play in the Eastern Time Zone a day after playing in the Pacific Time Zone. With the Giants’ makeup game scheduled against the Braves in Cobb County on Aug. 31, that violated both rules, as the Giants would have been forced to play for 23-straight days.
The first game of the doubleheader against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 29, which was originally scheduled as the series finale on Aug. 30, will begin at 1:05 p.m. Tickets for the originally-scheduled series finale will be valid for the first game. Jung Hoo Lee bobbleheads, which were set to be handed out to the first 15,000 fans on Aug. 30, will instead be handed out to the first 15,000 fans for the first game of the doubleheader on Aug. 29.
The second game will remain in its originally-scheduled 7:05 slot, as will the ceremony to honor Jeff Kent, who will be a month removed from his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26.
All fans will be asked to leave Oracle Park following the first game. Fans with tickets to both games will be permitted to re-enter the park when the gates open for the second game.
The flags of Jordan and Algeria are displayed on the pitch before the match between the two countries in Group J play of the FIFA 2026 World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday Jun 22, 2026. (Marko Ukalovic-SRS)
by Marko Ukalovic
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Amine Gouiri of Algeria scored the game winning goal in the 82nd minute as the North African country stormed back with two second half goals to defeat Jordan in a 2-1 come from behind victory in Group J play of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday evening at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
The crowd of 68,371 people, including Jordan’s King Abudullah II, witnessed a spirted match between the two countries as Jordan, who made its World Cup debut, played its second match in Santa Clara. Fans got the wave started early in the first half as each scoring chance produced a roar of excitement.
Hadj Moussa set up Gouiri’s heroics when he sent in a corner kick into the middle of the box. After a deflection off of a Jordanian defender, Gouiri was all alone to poke home the ball past Jordan goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila that set off a frenzy of celebration as the entire team jumped over the boards to celebrate with the fans in the first row of the south endzone.
Jordan played well in the first half as they drew first blood in the 36th minute. Mousa Al-Tamari set up Nizar Al-Rashdan with a false touch with a kick up in the air. The ball landed on the foot of Al-Rashdan who perfectly placed a right-footed shot into the lower left corner of the net past Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of former French soccer great Zinedane Zidane, for his first goal of the tournament.
Algeria took control late in the first half with strong possession of the ball but weren’t able to get shots on target once inside the box.
Algeria continued that momentum immediately to start the second half and never looked back. They controlled possession for the majority of the half and limited Jordan’s chances of scoring a second goal. They pressured Jordan’s backline and finally had shots on target only to have Abulaila punch them away and out of danger.
A set piece in the 69th minute is how Algeria scored the equalizer. Riyad Mahrez’s corner kick sailed perfectly over to Nadhir Benbouali whose header was the straw that finally broke Abulaila as he was not able to get across to stop it.
It was Algeria’s first win of the tournament and gave life to a team who now believes they can advance to the Round of 32 with a win against Austria upcoming on Saturday. For Jordan, they have been eliminated in their first ever World Cup and now face the daunting task of having to deal with Lionel Messi and the current World Cup Champions Argentina who lead Group J with six points.
San Francisco Giants starter Landen Roupp and MLB players received a warning about altering or writing on their caps and breaking uniform code. Commissioner Rob Manfred office stated that it was not the message that was written on the caps but not being uniform with the rest of the team the league office has a problem with. (AP News photo)
MLB Commissioner Criticizes Giants Pride Night Protocols
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
Amaury Pi-González
Commissioner Manfred will not discipline the Giants pitchers who wrote the Bible verse on hats that already had a monogram celebrating Pride Night at Oracle Park. However, Manfred did criticize the Giants’ protocols for this promotion.
Criticized the San Francisco Giants’ communication with their players during their annual Pride Night, noting that the team “botched guidance” regarding opt-out options. This left some players unclear on whether they could decline to wear the team’s Pride-themed caps.
This is what happens when you are not having a good season, even the Commissioner is not that friendly to you.
So, this game is over.
Memorable Baseball Promotion? The Detroit Tigers, back when Mike Neek wanted to set a permanent attendance record, he purposefully gave away nothing by locking the gates and holding a massive party in the parking lot. It’s the ultimate anti-promotion, achieving an officially recorded attendance of exactly zero.
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.
In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.
Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
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San Francisco Giants baserunner Rafael Devers waves off pinch runner Jonah Cox and manager Tony Vitello indicating there was no need for a pinch runner. Devers relented when the first base umpire signaled that Cox was coming in to pinch run. (still photo from NBC Sports Bay Area)
San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:
#1 How surprised were you that San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers waved off pinch runner Jonah Cox and manager Tony Vitello in the top of the ninth inning refusing to come out of the game while running at first base but relented when the first base umpire indicated that Cox was replacing Devers.
#2 Miami Marlins Kyle Stowers hit a home run and later scored on Otto Lopez go ahead double that was enough to get by the Giants for a 2-1 win.
#3 Marlins starter Ryan Gusto and four relief pitchers held the Giants to just four hits and the Marlins won their eight straight home game the streak leads the Majors for consecutive home wins.
#4 Giant starter Logan Webb had pitched eight innings for a complete game but allowed five hits and two runs for the loss. Webb didn’t get any run support.
#5 Next up for the Giants the Sacramento A’s at Oracle Park in Tuesday. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP Aaron Civale (5-3 ERA 4.91) for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (5-6 ERA 4.07) first pitch 6:45pm PDT.
Notes: The Giants announced that they will play a doubleheader on Sat Aug 29th at Oracle Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks the first game is at 1pm and the second game 7pm. Both Diamondbacks and Giants will have the day off Sun Aug 30th. The day off allows the Giants to travel to Atlanta for a make up game scheduled Mon Aug 31st that was rained out Thu Jun 18th.
San Francisco Giants runner Rafael Devers (left) Miami Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers (second from left) Giants first base coach Shane Robinson (third from left) and Giants pinch runner Jonah Cox (fourth from left) all look into the Giants dugout as Devers is called back for a pinch runner in the top of the ninth inning at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Sun Jun 21, 2026 (NBC Sports Bay Area still photo)
San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Duca:
#1 How surprised were you that San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers waved off pinch runner Jonah Cox and manager Tony Vitello in the top of the ninth inning refusing to come out of the game while running at first base but relented when the first base umpire indicated that Cox was replacing Devers.
#2 Miami Marlins Kyle Stowers hit a home run and later scored on Otto Lopez go ahead double that was enough to get by the Giants for a 2-1 win.
#3 Marlins starter Ryan Gusto and four relief pitchers held the Giants to just four hits and the Marlins won their eight straight home game the streak leads the Majors for consecutive home wins.
#4 Giant starter Logan Webb had pitched eight innings for a complete game but allowed five hits and two runs for the loss. Webb didn’t get any run support.
#5 Next up for the Giants the Sacramento A’s at Oracle Park in Tuesday. Starting pitchers for Sacramento RHP Aaron Civale (5-3 ERA 4.91) for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (5-6 ERA 4.07) first pitch 6:45pm PDT.
Notes: The Giants announced that they will play a doubleheader on Sat Aug 29th at Oracle Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks the first game is at 1pm and the second game 7pm. Both Diamondbacks and Giants will have the day off Sun Aug 30th. The day off allows the Giants to travel to Atlanta for a make up game scheduled Mon Aug 31st that was rained out Thu Jun 18th.
In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.
Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.
Sacramento A’s starter Aaron Civale will make the start against the San Francisco Giants on Tue Jun 23, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco (AP file photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason
#1 The Los Angeles Angels Zach Neto hit a two run home run and the Angels were in front against the Sacramento A’s in the ninth inning 8-7.
#2 The Angels Denzer Guzman in the eighth inning hit a three run home run and the A’s and Angels split the four game series with the Angels winning game 4 of the set 9-7.
#3 The Angels also got offense from Donavan Walton who hit a home run and got three RBIs and Nolan Schanuel and Jose Siri both had two hits that helped toward Sunday’s win. This after the Angels shutout the A’s 7-0 on Saturday
#4 A’s Nick Kurtz hit his 19th home run for 55 career home runs that ties the A’s record for the most home runs through the first two seasons for a career with the Philadelphia A’s Bob Johnson who set the record in 1933-34.
#5 The A’s head to Oracle Park in San Francisco on Tuesday to open up a road trip with the Giants. Starting pitcher for Sacramento RHP Aaron Civale (5-3 ERA 4.91) for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (5-6 ERA 4.07) first pitch 6:45pm PDT.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Zack Gelof (20) of the Sacramento A’s takes a 24 game hitting streak into Oracle Park in San Francisco Tue Jun 23, 2026 against the San Francisco Giants (AP file photo)
By Mauricio Segura
WEST SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento A’s built a four-run lead before fans got mustard on their hot dogs, but an early effort in Athletics baseball is never something to find comfort in. What began as a promising day for the Green and Gold turned into a 9-7 loss, as the Los Angeles Angels used three home runs, including Zach Neto’s go-ahead shot in the ninth, to take the final two games of the series and send Sacramento two games under .500.
The A’s wasted no time putting Reid Detmers in trouble. Zack Gelof opened the bottom of the first with a single to left, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson both reached base, and Tyler Soderstrom forced in the first run. Jonah Heim followed with a sacrifice fly to center, bringing in Kurtz for a 2-0 lead. Joey Meneses then lined an RBI single to left, scoring Wilson and picking up his first Major League RBI since July 1, 2024, when he was with Washington. Henry Bolte capped the inning with a ground-ball single to right, scoring Soderstrom and giving the Athletics a 4-0 lead.
It looked like the A’s had a chance to stay on top. Instead, Los Angeles answered in the second. Nolan Schanuel singled, Denzer Guzman followed with another single, and Donovan Walton turned a 2-0 pitch from Jack Perkins into a three-run homer to right. Just like that, Sacramento’s cushion was down to 4-3. Walton has now recorded an extra-base hit in six straight games, the longest active streak in the Majors and tied for the longest by any player this season.
Perkins recovered enough to keep the A’s ahead. He struck out a career-high eight batters over five innings on 78 pitches, giving the A’s some badly needed swing-and-miss. But the Angels kept making him work. In the fifth, Jose Siri singled, stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch, then scored on another wild pitch to make it 5-4. Perkins finished with four earned runs allowed on four hits and two walks, and he has allowed at least three earned runs and one home run in each of his four starts this season.
The A’s had pushed their lead to 5-3 in the fourth when Gelof doubled and Kurtz singled him home, with Kurtz moving to second on Jo Adell’s fielding error. Kurtz kept his big afternoon going in the seventh. After Gelof reached on Denzer Guzman’s error, Kurtz drove a Brent Suter pitch to center for a two-run homer, stretching the Athletics’ lead to 7-4. Kurtz finished 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, three RBIs and two runs. He also reached base safely for the 22nd straight game and tied Bob Johnson for the most home runs through the first two years of an A’s career with 55.
That seventh-inning homer should have given the A’s enough room to finish the job. It did not. Hogan Harris started the eighth by hitting pinch-hitter Vaughn Grissom. Schanuel singled him to third, and Guzman tied the game with a three-run homer to center.
Guzman finished 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, three RBIs and two runs, and he has now homered in three straight games, the longest streak of his career. Heim helped stop the inning from getting worse by throwing out Christian Moore trying to steal second, and Elvis Alvarado struck out Oswald Peraza after a challenge confirmed the call.
The ninth inning gave the Angels their final push. Siri singled up the middle with one out, and Neto followed by sending an 0-1 pitch from Alvarado over the wall in left. The two-run homer, Neto’s 17th of the season, gave Los Angeles its first lead of the game at 9-7. Sam Bachman then retired Gelof, Kurtz and Wilson in order in the bottom half, earning his first save.
The Angels finished with ten hits and three homers. They have now hit 22 home runs across 11 games at the Athletics’ current home park, the most by any visiting team. The A’s had seven hits, five walks and plenty of early traffic, but after Kurtz’s seventh-inning blast, their final six batters were retired. It was a game the Athletics had in their hands more than once, only to watch the Angels’ bats laugh and say, “Not today!”.
Next up, the Athletics head down I-80 for a matchup against the San Francisco Giants, with Aaron Civale (5-3, 4.91 ERA, 41 K) for Sacramento set to face San Francisco’s Robbie Ray (5-6, 4.07 ERA, 74 K) at 6:45 p.m. Pacific, giving the Green and Gold a quick chance to trade frustration for a rivalry win.
Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Sacramento A’s Zack Gelof scores in the bottom of the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sun Jun 21, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:
#1 The Los Angeles Angels Zach Neto hit a two run home run and the Angels were in front against the Sacramento A’s in the ninth inning 8-7.
#2 The Angels Denzer Guzman in the eighth inning hit a three run home run and the A’s and Angels split the four game series with the Angels winning game 4 of the set 9-7.
#3 The Angels also got offense from Donavan Walton who hit a home run and got three RBIs and Nolan Schanuel and Jose Siri both had two hits after the Angels made it two in row after getting a shutout 7-0 Saturday
#4 A’s Nick Kurtz hit his 19th home run for 55 career home runs that ties the A’s record for the most home runs through the first two seasons for a career with the Philadelphia A’s Bob Johnson who set the record in 1933-34.
#5 The A’s head to Oracle Park in San Francisco on Tuesday to open up a road trip with the Giants. Starting pitcher for Sacramento RHP Aaron Civale (5-3 ERA 4.91) for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (5-6 ERA 4.07) first pitch 6:45pm PDT.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Sacramento A’s Jonah Heim connects for a ninth inning home run to tie up the game 11-11 against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Jun 19, 2026 (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:
#1 The Sacramento Athletics staged one of the wildest comebacks of the season. After trailing by seven runs, they defeated the Angels 12–11 on a walk-off walk in the 10th inning. What factors typically allow a team to overcome such a large deficit in modern MLB?
#2 The Yankees blanked the Reds 5–0 behind a dominant pitching performance. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler struck out 13 batters. How significant is a 13-strikeout outing for a young starter, and what does it suggest about his future potential?
#3 The Dodgers continued their reputation for late-game drama. After rallying in the ninth inning, they walked off the Orioles 6–5. What makes teams with strong comeback ability especially dangerous in a playoff race?
#4 The MLB Draft Combine begins next week in Phoenix. With 334 prospects expected to participate, what aspects of a player’s game are scouts and front offices most interested in evaluating during combine events?
#5 All-Star voting and roster debates are heating up. Which players have strengthened their All-Star cases the most during June, and what statistics should voters prioritize when evaluating candidates?
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.
