That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Bad idea to play World Series as late as Nov 5th? O’s Eflin and Bautista on IL; plus more MLB news

Pete Alonso (right) and the New York Mets if they make the 2025 World Series could be forced to play in cold and wet conditions as late as Nov 5th as MLB scheduled the World Series to start Oct 24 and end Nov 5th. (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury, How bad of an idea is it that MLB has scheduled the World Series to start on Oct 25 with the possibility of the New York Mets hosting in cold weather that could drop in the 40s at night. Further the World Series could run as long as Nov 5th. Some critics are calling this a really bad idea playing in possible freezing conditions that could bring rain or snow.

#2 A Hawaiian real estate investor and broker are suing Los Angles Dodgers two way star Shohei Ohtani and his agent Nez Balelo for getting developer Kevin J Hayes Sr and real estate broker Tomoko Matsumoto fired from a $240 million luxury housing development on Hawaii’s Big Island that they wanted Ohtani to endorse. The lawsuit reads, “Balelo and [Ohtani], who were brought into the venture solely for [Ohtani’s] promotional and branding value, exploited their celebrity leverage to destabilize and ultimately dismantle Plaintiffs’ role in the project — for no reason other than their own financial self-interest,”

#3 The Baltimore Orioles have lost two pitchers for the rest of the season. Right hander Zach Eflin will be getting a lower back procedure and closer Felix Bautista is suffering from a significant shoulder injury. Bautista is scheduled to see the doctor to get an update this week.

#4 San Francisco Giants lose another one this time to the San Diego Padres 4-1 the loss drops San Francisco to 4.5 games for the last and coveted NL Wild Card spot. The Giants have one more game with San Diego Wednesday and three coming up with Tampa Bay starting Friday.

#5 Houston Astro closer Josh Hader was placed on the 15 day IL due to a left shoulder strain. Hader could not pitch on Monday night and was experiencing shoulder discomfort prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox. Hader had a workout before Monday’s game and said he did not feel right.

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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MLB podcast with Charlie O: Bob Melvin named on Giants short list for manager; Orioles Bautista could be out for 2024 with Tommy John; plus more

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin, left, watches batting practice with third base coach Matt Williams (right) in the background before a game against the Oakland A’s on Fri Sep 15, 2023 at the Oakland Coliseum. Melvin is a top candidate to replace the recently fired San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler. (AP News photo)

On the MLB podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Charlie O, the San Francisco Giants after firing manager Gabe Kapler on Friday have a short list of replacements in mind top names mentioned former Giants catcher and San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin and former Giants catcher Buster Posey.

#2 Tommy John surgery can be a devastating and it will be for the Baltimore Orioles pitcher Felix Bautista. The surgery can set Bautista back by missing the 2024 season. Bautista was placed on the 15 day IL on Aug 26th one day after he got hurt in a game against the Colorado Rockies.

#3 The New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed pitcher Carlos Rodon’s turning his back on pitching coach Matt Blake. Rondon pitching against the Kansas City Royals threw zero innings, 35 pitches without getting an out, giving up eight eight earned runs and six hits. The thing that brought a lot of attention to this story was Rodon’s turning his back on Blake.

#4 Charlie, the Miami Marlins have been here before they clinched their fourth playoff birth on Saturday as the Marlins dominated scoring a run in each of the first, third and ninth innings and two runs in each of the sixth and eighth innings to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3.

#5 Charlie, talk about your memories of former and late Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson. Robinson known as the human vacuum cleaner for his dives and grabs of balls that seem not reachable. 16 Golden Gloves. He was key in the 1970 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds a team and a World Series you might remember.

#6 Charlie, one more thing before I let you go Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper after the ejection flipping the helmet in the stands “give it to the kid.”

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