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Giants Lose Series To Dodgers In a Close One 5-4; SF deals Harrison and Hicks to Boston for Devers

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle in the bottom of the first inning delivers to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sun Jun 15, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (41-31) led 3-2 going into the bottom of the fifth inning eventually losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers (43-29) 5-4.

San Francisco got close but some great work on the mound for the Dodgers decided this game. Dodger closer Tanner Scott dismissed Willy Adames, Heliot Ramos and Jerar Encarnacion striking all three out for the series win.

Game recap: Sunday the Giants started Sean Hjelle and the Dodgers Dustin May was on the mound looking for his fourth win of the season, now with a 3/4 win/loss record and a 4.46 ERA. This will be a fight for first place in the National League West.

The game got underway under sapphire skies with a pleasant mid-70’s temperature. The stadium was packed with families celebrating Father’s Day and hoping for a home win.

The Dodgers had a 2-0 lead going into the top of the fourth inning. They took a first inning lead 1-0 when Andy Pages sacrificed Shohei Ohtani home for the early advantage. Los Angeles would extend their lead in the second inning when Tommy Edman hit a 400 ft home run for a 2-0 tally.

San Francisco would fight back and take the lead in the fourth inning. Their first run was a Christian Koss single driving Mike Yastrzemski home. Jung Hoo Lee tripled in the fourth and both Logan Porter and Christian Koss scored taking a 3-2 lead. Lee has been playing some terrific offensive and defensive baseball and has been a huge part of their recent success .

The Giants loaded the bases in the fifth inning but came away empty but still had a 3-2 lead. It all changed in the bottom of the inning. The Dodgers took back the lead in the fifth inning scoring three runs now ahead by the score of 5-3.

Pages connected for the second time in the game but this hit resulting in a three run homer with Ohtani and Mookie Betts on base. Los Angeles was back in control in this 130 year rivalry with a lot of baseball still left to be played in today’s game.

San Francisco would make this a one-run game in the top of the eighth inning. Daniel Johnson hit a solo home run and the Giants were within striking distance only trailing by a run 4-5. Giant’s pitcher Tyler Rogers had a solid inning dismissing Teoscar Hernandez, Pages and KiKi Hernandez and it was on to the ninth inning.

Tanner Scott would come into the top of the ninth inning to try and save the game for Los Angeles. Willy Adames struck out to start the inning. Ramos followed suit also striking out and San Francisco was down to their last out.

Jerar Encarnacion was the Giants last hope but he struck out for the third out and that was the ballgame. The Dodgers had won the series and taken a two-game lead in the National League West.

It was a disappointment for San Francisco coming so close in this game but they have a lot to look forward to as this season moves on. Their offense has improved over the past few weeks and it will continue on this path going forward.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon the Giants finished up their series with the first place Los Angeles Dodgers . San Francisco won game one Friday 6-2 and the Dodgers answered back in game two Saturday winning the 11-5.

Sunday the two teams played the rubber game to decide the series winner the Dodgers Andy Pages hit a three run home run to help the Dodgers win it.

Behind the scenes the Giants have been hard at work bulking up this lineup and they came up with a huge addition to the team Sunday. The Giants acquired Boston Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers, probably one of the ten best hitters in the game today.

News of this trade came just hours after Devers helped the Red Sox sweep the New York Yankees. San Francisco traded away pitcher Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison among others for Devers services. This was a blockbuster trade for the team.

Devers is only 28 years old with a batting average of .272 and is a three-time All-Star. Now the Giants have an additional weapon, a player with high-level production as they continue to fend off the Dodgers, San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks in a hotly contested division.

Devers could possibly jump right into the position of DH or even transition to first base. Now San Francisco can boast more fire power boosting up their recent offensive effort which in all fairness has turned a corner after struggling in May. Instrumental in this trade was ex-Giant Buster Posey now president of baseball operations. This guy knows what he wants and he sure seems to make it happen.

The Giants will now head back to San Francisco for a series with the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians are a good .500 team as they to on the road west. The Giants will start Robbie Ray who has been terrific coming into this game with a 8-1 win/loss record and a 2.55 ERA. On the mound for the Guardians Slade Cecconi will start with a 1-3 win/loss record and a 4.26 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:45 PM.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Pete Rose-Shoeless Joe eligible for Hall of Fame induction; Former Giant Longoria to sign one day contract with Rays and then retire;

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Former Cincinnati Reds and MLB all time hits leader Pete Rose (pictured) along with former Chicago White Sox Shoeless Joe Jackson were forgiven by baseball for their association with gambling and are eligible for Hall of Fame status as announced by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred Tue May 13, 2025 (AP News file photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 As were coming on the air breaking news Major League Baseball has opened the door for former Chicago White Sox Joe Shoeless Jackson and former Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose to be eligible for Hall of Fame induction status and baseball commissioner Rob Manfred had cleared the way for both players to be have their names restored in baseball. Rose admitted betting on baseball while managing the Reds and Joe Jackson was accused of being a participant in throwing the 1919 World Series loss to the Reds in a eight game series.

#2 Former San Francisco Giant third baseman and Tampa Bay Ray Evan Logoria will be signing a one day contract with the Rays and retire as a Tampa Bay Ray on June 7th at George M Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay. Longoria finished his big league career in Arizona in 2023 but never really officially retired. Longoria is considered the greatest player in Rays history. The Rays said that not only Longoria is recognized as the greatest Ray in history but he also defined Rays baseball history.

#3  Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively had to leave last Monday’s game versus the Milwaukee Brewers due to right forearm inflammation. Lively left in the fourth inning. Lively threw a few warm up pitches but had to leave because of discomfort. Lively talked it over with the trainers and manager Stephen Vogt.

#4 Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will not be back anytime soon. According to Brewers manager Pat Murphy on Monday night he told the media that Woodruff is suffering from tendinitis in his right ankle. The ankle bothered him during a triple A appearance at Nashville. Woodruff was already rehabbing from a shoulder injury.

#5 The Colorado Rockies had won Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres 9-3 and then they fired manager Bud Black. The Rockies lost the day before on Saturday getting trounced by the Padres 21-0 at Coors Field. The Rockies set the record for the most losses by a team for the month of April and had a major league worst start at 7-33. The win on Sunday snapped the Rockies eight game loss streak. The Rockies also fired their bench coach Mike Redmond. Clint Hurdle went from hitting coach to bench coach and third base coach Warren Schaeffer will be the interim manager for the rest of the season.

#6 The Sacramento A’s are tied for second in the AL West and are just above .500 at 21-20 and who completed a six game homestand with the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees winning only two games out of six in Sacramento. The A’s were just one game away from moving into a tie for first place with the Mariners back on Tue May 6th but lost and fell two back. The A’s open up a three game set tonight in LA against the Dodgers could the A’s have a shot in this series and gain some ground?

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.

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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Red Sox Duran held back from going after fan; Yanks Williams replaced by closer Luke Weaver; plus more MLB news

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Boston Red Sox Jarren Duran is excited after stealing home plate against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland in the top of the third inning on Sat Apr 26, 2025 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Boston Red Sox Jarren Duran whose Netflix documentary was the subject of his attempted suicide three years ago. Duran has had plenty of support from his Red Sox teammates, fans, and players from opposing teams. A fan in the front row seat by the Sox dugout was yelling “something inappropriate” to Duran and Duran had to be held back by a base coach. The fan realized he was in hot water started to run up the stairway but was stopped by Cleveland Guardians security and thrown out of Progressive Field.

#2 On Saturday Duran hit a triple. Then on the next pitch he stole home plate. It was the Red Sox first steal of home plate in 16 years. Duran said he was going when Cleveland pitcher Doug Nikhazy went into his stretch. The Sox ended up winning the second game of the doubleheader in Cleveland 7-3.

#3 New York Yankees pitcher Devin Williams was removed from the closing role. In his last outing Williams had another blown save after blowing a save in his previous game. Williams 30 is a right hander and has an 11.25 ERA. The Yankees are going with Luke Weaver as the closer.

#4 Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman threw 53 pitches in the third inning against the New York Yankees. It was the most pitches by a pitcher in three years. Gausman was frustrated with plate umpire Chris Conroy and said after being relieved that he was let Conroy know he was going to watch his bad umpiring.

#5 The Sacramento A’s who had struggled in their first two homestands with a record of 2-7 have improved on that record are now 6-9. The A’s in their last home stand took two out of three from the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox and have moved out of last place in the AL West.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez does News and Commentary podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Yanks advance to World Series take out Guardians in game 5

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New York Yankees Juan Soto is jubilant after smashing a three run homer against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Sat Oct 19, 2024. The Yankees move onto the 2024 World Series. (AP News photo)

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The New York Yankees have advanced to the World Series with a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians in game five at Progressive Field in Cleveland. It’s the 41st time the Yankees have been to the World Series.

#2 The Yankees Juan Soto hit a three run home run in the top of the tenth inning which proved to be the game winner. The Yankees have been fortunate to figure out how to win games when behind.

#3 It was quite a series as the Yankees have dominated winning 4-1. The Yankees took the first two games of the series and the Guardians won game 3 but the Yankees never looked back winning games 4 and 5. The Yankees got some clutch hitting in the series and Saturday night was no different with Soto’s three run blast.

#4 Giancarlo Stanton has been a hitter in the post season for New York he hit a 446 foot home run that landed in the leftfield stands and tied the game up in the second inning. Talk about how big Stanton has been for the Yankees.

#5 The Yankees are in they’ll face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or New York Mets either way it’ll be a big market World Series just what the doctor ordered as there is no doubt MLB has got to be very happy about how things turned out.

Stephen Ruderman does podcast commentary on the MLB Post Season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Mets Alonso lights up LA with 3 run homer in 12-6 win; Yanks one more win from fall classic

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The New York Mets Pete Alonso connects for a three run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty in the bottom of the first inning at Citi Field in New York on Fri Oct 18, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the MLB podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The New York Mets were able to stay alive on Friday night in game five with a 12-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to move one game within a tie as the series is 3-2 Dodgers.

#2 The Mets Pete Alfonso hit a three run home run as the Mets jumped all over Dodger starter Jack Flaherty. Flaherty had a rough night pitching three innings getting lit up for eight hits and eight runs.

#3 The Mets Starling Marte had himself quite an evening with three doubles, four hits, and three RBIs. The Dodgers simply couldn’t contain Marte or the Mets line up.

#4 Both the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians wanted this one badly. With the Yankees leading the series 2-1 in game four the Yanks-Guardians tied 6-6 going to the top of the ninth. The Yankees were able to score twice and take the lead. Alex Verdugo was safe on a fielding error by Cleveland shortstop Brayan Rocchio that allowed Jon Berti to score putting the Yankees on top 7-6. The Yanks Gleyber Torres got a base hit to center that scored Anthony Vlope for a two run 8-6 Yanks lead and eventual win.

#5 The Yankees now move up 3-1 it has to be a little frustrating for Guardians manager Stephen Vogt as he and the Guardians face elimination they came all this way fought hard and if they can’t pick up a win in game 5 on Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland it’s all over for the Guardians.

Stephen Ruderman is a MLB analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Guardians come back from behind to get walk off HR from Fry in 10th; Dodgers go up 3-1 can eliminate Mets Friday

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Cleveland Guardians David Fry raises his arms in victory after hitting a bottom of the tenth two run walk off home run against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Thu Oct 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen:

#1 Stephen Cleveland almost had this game. The Guardians had a 3-1 lead through six innings but the Yankees rallied in the top of the eighth inning for three runs to take a 5-3 lead. The Guardians would come back and tie up the game in the bottom of the ninth 5-5. The Guardians a team never to give up scored another two runs in the bottom of the tenth for the 7-5 win and pick up their first win of the ALCS.

#2 In the bottom of the ninth inning down 5-3 the Guardians sent up pinch hitter Jhonkensky Noel who belted a 404 foot home run to left field to tie up the game. Sometimes you never know what the pinch hitter is going to do. The Guardians got a game winning home run in the bottom of the tenth when David Fry hit a two run shot to left center for 399 feet to end the evening with a 7-5 win.

#3 In spite of the New York Mets walking Shohei Ohtani three times Ohtani did enough damage hitting a home run in the first inning scored a run in the third, and scored another run in the after Mookie Betts homered in the sixth inning.

#4 Dodgers Tommy Edman had a night at the plate against the Mets with a third inning RBI double, a two run RBI double in the eighth. Mookie Betts with a fourth inning two run RBI double, Betts with the homer in the sixth and scored on Will Smith’s RBI single in the eighth inning.

#5 Dodgers take a 3-1 lead in the series and could wrap it up in game five on Friday afternoon a 2:08pm PT first pitch at Citi Park. The Mets have absolutely struggled in this series in trying to figure out the Dodgers.

Stephen Ruderman is an MLB podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Post Season podcast on That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Mets tie series 1-1 with Vientos grand slam; Yanks go up on Guardians 2-0

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The New York Mets Mark Vientos rounds the bases with a second inning grand slam home run at Dodger Stadium in game 2 of the NLCS. The Mets went onto tie the series at 1-1 on Mon Oct 14, 2024 (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 New York Mets Mark Vientos hit a grand slam home run to help defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Monday night for a commanding 7-3 win to even the series 1-1.

#2 Amaury after getting clobbered in a 9-0 shutout the Mets regrouped and scored some runs with the Vientos grand slam and that big second inning five run rally.

#3 After Mets starter Sean Manaea five innings allowed two hit and two runs. The Mets relievers Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek, and Edwin Diaz came in and didn’t allow a run.

#4 New York Yankees showed their a powerhouse and they got big help in game 1 in the ALCS on Monday night with home run help from Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton for a 5-2, over the Cleveland Guardians.

#5 The Yankees got some pitching with starter Carlos Rodon went six innings, three hits and one earned run. Rodon had injuries when he first joined the Yankees but this season he’s got tracked and has been a big part of the starting rotation.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez podcasts That’s Amaury News and Commentary Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Post Season podcast with Charlie O: Mets and Dodgers get after it tonight at Dodger Stadium; Look for Guardians Vogt as Manager of the Year

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New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga shags balls in the outfield before game 3 the National League Playoff game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field in New York on Tue Oct 8, 2024 (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports with Charlie O:

#1 Mets and Dodgers get underway for game 1 of the NLCS this first of all has to be a dream come true for the Commissioners office with these two big market teams playing each other in the Championship series.

#2 Charlie got to ask you about the starters in this one tonight as this one gets underway at Dodger Stadium, for the Mets right hander Kodai Senga with a 4.50 ERA has great stuff and has been effective all season will match up against the Dodgers Jack Flaherty (0-1, 6.75) do you see this one being a pitchers duel?

#3 You’ve had the opportunity to work with Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt who was a former Oakland A’s catcher how surprising or not surprising is it that he is on his way to winning the AL Manager of the Year Award for this year.

#4 Talk about how impressive it was for the Guardians to come back down 1-2 and win two straight to win the ALDS and advance.

#5 Charlie talk about the amazing come back by the Los Angeles Dodgers who were down 1-2 in the series with the San Diego Padres came back in games 4 and 5 to win it. The Padres came out like gang busters but the Dodgers whose been there before show that good teams can make the come back.

6. Charlie the Tropicana in Tampa Bay has severe roof damage from Hurricanes Heline and Milton. The Rays are on the hook to pay for the repairs and not their insurer. From what you see do the Rays fix the dome or they will have look to play elsewhere until either the Trop is fixed or when their new ballpark is ready and does that mean another big league club playing in a minor league park?

Join Charlie O for MLB Post Season/Headline podcast each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Thomas hits grand slam and lands Cleveland in ALCS; Dodgers to face Mets in NLCS

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The Cleveland Guardians Lane Thomas celebrates after hitting his fifth inning grand slam home run against the Detroit Tigers in game 5 of the ALDS at Progressive Field in Cleveland (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Well Amaury, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled it off with a 2-0 shoutout over the San Diego Padres on Friday night to advance to the next round of the playoffs winning game 5 and the series 3-2. Dodgers starter Yoshi Yamamoto was effective for five inning of work allowing just five hits and two strikeouts.

#2 The Dodgers face off against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium for a 5:15pm PT on Sunday night start in game 1 of the NLCS. Starting pitcher for the Mets Kodai Senga (0-0 ERA 4.50) for the Dodgers Jack Flaherty (0-1, 6.75). The Mets took out the Philadelphia Phillies three games to four last Wednesday.

#3 Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt might win AL Manager of the Year just yet. Down 1-2 in the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers the Guardians came back to win game four 5-4 on Thursday to tie the series 2-2 and won game five 7-3 on Saturday to advance to the ALCS.

#4 The Guardians Lane Thomas had a big day with a grand slam home run and five RBIs. The Tigers starter Tarik Skubal got lit up by Thomas and ended up with a line of six plus innings, allowing six hits and five runs. Skubal had been a top contender for the AL Cy Young Award.

#5 The Guardians now face the New York Yankees in the ALCS for game 1 in the Bronx. These two teams have met over their history six times in October. They last met playing five games in the ALDS in 2022 with the Yankees winning the series.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez does That’s Amaury podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Guardians escape elimination with game 4 win; Yanks-Royals benches empty as NY advances

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Second base umpire Roberto Ortiz (center) holds back Kansas City Royals Maikel Garcia (11) as he jaws with the New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Vlope (left) after getting a hard tag

On the MLB Post Season podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The Cleveland Guardians just escaped elimination and forced a fifth and deciding playoff game with the Detroit Tigers with a 6-5 win in game 4 on Thursday.

#2 The Guardians David Fry hit a two run go ahead home run in the seventh inning Comerica Park in Detroit.

#3 In the top of the ninth inning with the score 4-3 Guardians Fry got an RBI bunt that scored an insurance run making it 5-3. The Tigers would score a run in the bottom of the ninth but fall a run short in a 5-4 final. The series now tied at 2-2.

#4 Jazz Chisholm the New York Yankees third baseman said that the Kansas City Royals were lucky to have won game 2 on Monday night to tie up the ALDS at 1-1. The remark spilled over into game four with the Yankees leading the series 2-1. Royals fans were riding Chisholm and on a double play the Yankees Anthony Volpe put a hard tag on the Royals Maikel Garcia to complete a double play in the sixth inning. Garcia took exception to hard tag and jawed with Volpe no punches were thrown benches emptied and no further action was taken by either club.

#5 The Yankees took three out of five from the Royals to advance to the next round. It was a bitter series for both teams and Chisholm just added to it saying the Royals were lucky to have won game 2.

Stephen Ruderman is a MLB podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com