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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: O’s and Rays headed for post season; ex-Phils manager Manuel improving after stroke; plus more news

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Philadelphia Phillies hitting coach Charlie Manuel looks on prior to the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Phillies announced Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, that former manager Manuel has suffered a stroke. Manuel was undergoing a medical procedure in Florida when he was afflicted, the team revealed. Sun, Sep 17, 2023 doctors said 12 hours after the procedure Manuel was showing signs of improvement (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays both teams who have great seasons clinched for the AL playoffs after the Texas Rangers lost to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

#2 Good news after the scary experience that ex-Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel 78, had a stroke while going through a medical procedure in Florida. Doctors were able to remove a blood clot from the 79 year old manager Sunday and reported that Manuel has shown improvement. While Manuel was manager for the Phillies he won five NL East titles between 2007-2011. Manuel was fired by the Phillies in 2013 after a 53-67 start of that season.

#3 Cuban born designated hitter and outfielder Jorge Soler of the Miami Marlins hit a home run upon his return from the 10 day IL. Soler had been placed in the IL due to a right oblique strain. Soler said he was feeling discomfort taking swings on Sep 5th but feels alright now going 2-3 with a home run on Sunday.

#4 Pitcher Corey Kluber will not pitch again for the rest of the season for the Boston Red Sox due to right shoulder inflammation. Kluber announced that he has ended his minor league rehab assignment and will not make his third rehab assignment at Triple A Worcester last Saturday. Kluber is a two time Cy Young Award winner.

#5 The New York Mets threw a huge bash for Bartolo Colin at Citi Park in Queens on Sunday. The Mets celebrated Colin’s home run he hit on May 7, 2006. It was Colin’s first home run off the San Diego Padres James Shields and Colin became the oldest player at age 42 years and 349 days to hit a home run. Colin pitched in the big leagues for 21 years. Colin also was a former pitcher for the Oakland A’s and made a big splash with fans and teammates during that time as well.

Amaury PI Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice for the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsadioservice.com

MLB The Show podcast with Charlie O: Where will Ohtani land next season?; Misiewicz line drive scary moment for Yankees and Pirates; plus more news

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 Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Ohtani will miss the rest of the season because of an oblique injury, the team announced, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP News photo)

On MLB podcast The Show with Charlie O:

#1 Los Angeles Angels two way star Shohei Ohtani who cleared out his locker on Friday night and is done for the rest of the 2023 season. Ohtani has been out of the line up since Sep 4th is will need a procedure for his right elbow. Ohtani’s personal items were seen in a garbage can in the Angels clubhouse according to reporters and Ohtani didn’t speak to the media after taking batting practice in a cage before the game.

#2 Ohtani’s agent Nez Balelo said that Ohtani will be in someone’s line up next season as a DH. Balelo didn’t mention when Ohtani could be back pitching again. The question is will his market value be less when he come up for free agency after this season?

#3 Friday night New York Yankees pitcher Anthony Misiewicz was hit in the head on a come backer hit by the Pittsburgh Pirates Ji hawn-Bae. On a 1-2 pitch Misiewicz threw Bae a curve ball that shot back and hit Misiewicz on the side of the head. Misiewicz hit the ground but did not lose consciousness.

#4 Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel 79, suffered a stroke on Saturday while going under a procedure in Florida. The medical team was able to take care of the stroke and remove a blood clot. Doctors in Florida said the next 24 hours will be crucial for Manuel.

#5 MLB announced that the owners will vote on the relocation of the Oakland A’s in mid November. The process will start with a three man committee submit the review to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Manfred will then submit his approval to an eight man committee and then they will send it onto the 30 owners for a vote in mid November.

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