That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Yankees expecting big things from top prospect Lombard; Red Sox Rutschman will keep the Sox rolling; plus more news

The New York Yankees are expecting big things from top prospect George Lombard Jr in the next few years. Lombard started at shortstop and batted eighth on Tue Aug 4, 2026 .(facebook.com photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 How will the New York Yankees use top prospect George Lombard Jr. after promoting him to the majors and optioning Anthony Volpe to Triple-A?

#2 What impact will the blockbuster trade deadline deals—such as the Red Sox acquiring Adley Rutschman and the Dodgers adding Tarik Skubal—have on the postseason race?

#3 How did Alec Burleson’s three-home-run performance help the Cardinals defeat the Yankees 13–7, and what does the loss mean for New York’s playoff outlook?

#4 What were the biggest winners and losers from Monday’s MLB trade deadline, and which teams improved their chances of reaching the playoffs?

#5 Which players and teams are expected to make the biggest headlines during Tuesday night’s MLB schedule following the flurry of trade deadline moves?

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 The Show podcast Charlie O: Halos Soriano 0.28 ERA is he a Cy Young candidate?; Dead last and on a 10 game skid Mets are bad; plus more news

Jose Soriano pitcher of the Los Angeles Angels with a 0.28 ERA fires a pitch to the San Diego Padres line up at the Big A in Anaheim on Fri Apr 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 How significant is José Soriano’s early dominance (0.28 ERA) for the Los Angeles Angels, and is he a legitimate AL Cy Young frontrunner this early in the season?

#2 What does the New York Mets’ 11-game losing streak reveal about their roster construction and what happens to manager Carlos Mendoza at this point? Francisco Lindor: “He’s done a fantastic job. This is not on him… It comes down on us. Mendy’s our guy… He’s done a tremendous job, we just haven’t executed.”

#3 How impactful is the reported $3.9 billion potential sale of the San Diego Padres on MLB’s financial landscape and franchise valuations?

#4 In what ways could the Kansas City Royals’ proposed $1.9 billion downtown stadium reshape the team’s future and its relationship with the city?

#5 What does the breakout performance of top prospect George Lombard Jr. suggest about the New York Yankees’ long-term infield plans?

Charlie O does MLB The Show podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com