That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: No definite return for Yanks Judge; What teams will be buyers and sellers at trade deadline; plus more news

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge (99) is on the 10 day IL and will miss the All Star Game and there no definite date when he will return (AP file photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Can the New York Yankees stop their slide against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays? The Yankees have struggled since losing Aaron Judge to injury and entered a pivotal four-game series trailing the Rays in the division.

#2 Which contenders will emerge as MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers? With the trade deadline less than a month away, front offices are evaluating whether to add or subtract, while ESPN’s updated rankings highlight the top available trade candidates.

#3 Who will build momentum heading into the All-Star break? The final week before the break features several high-stakes series that could reshape playoff races and influence trade deadline decisions.

#4 Can Eury Pérez and the Miami Marlins sustain their surge? Pérez dominated with seven perfect innings in Sunday’s dramatic win over the Athletics, fueling renewed attention on Miami’s postseason chances.

#5 Which players were the biggest All-Star surprises—and who got snubbed? The release of the 2026 All-Star rosters has sparked league-wide debate over deserving selections, notable omissions, and what the choices say about this season’s standout performers.

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.