Tag: Los Angeles Angels

Athletics’ Shea Langeliers scores on a wild pitch by Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (not shown) during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

A’s Baseball podcast with Lincoln Juarez:

#1 The A’s offense has stayed hot and continued to provide run-support. Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker have been leading the way the last week.

#2 Nick Kurtz went 3-for-5 at the plate with a home run Friday night in game one of a series against the Angels at Sutter Health Park. After struggling the last week or so, how important is that for him to get going again?

#3 JJ Bleday has also been a big addition to the A’s lineup since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas. He’s been making the of this opportunity since returning to the big leagues.

#4 The A’s will face Angels lefty, Tyler Anderson Saturday in West Sacramento. He’s not having the greatest of years at 2-7 with a 4.63 ERA. Going for the the A’s Luis Morales (0-0 ERA 1.99)

#5 The A’s put up a 10 spot on the Angels Friday night. They’ve been consistently scoring a lot of runs the last few weeks.

Lincoln Juarez does the Sacramento A’s podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sacramento A’s shortstop Max Schuemann (left) and second baseman Luis Urias (right) couldn’t field the ball that got through that was hit by the Los Angeles Angels Jorge Soler for an RBI single as the Angels Taylor Ward runs for second base in the bottom of the sixth inning at Angels Stadium on Wed Jun 11, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 The A’s did all they can to try and win this game but once again suffered their third loss in row. This time to the Los Angles Angels getting swept in a three game series at the Big A in Anaheim in a close game 6-5.

#2 The A’s would score a run in each of the first, third, fourth innings and picked up two runs in the top of the seventh inning for five runs. The Angels would score six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and that’s all the runs they would need on Wednesday afternoon to defeat Sacramento 6-5.

#3 The A’s got offensive help from Brent Rooker who homered twice once in the third inning and again in the top of the seventh inning but once again too little too late for Sacramento who were shortchanged by one run.

#4 JP Sears started for the A’s pitching 5.1 innings, allowed four hits, two earned, struck out nine pitched well enough but couldn’t get enough run support.

#5 A’s head out to Kansas City to open up a three game set with the Royals. The A’s will start Luis Severino (1-6 ERA 4.77) Royals will start RHP Michael Wacha (3-5 ERA 3.01). First pitch is slated for 5:10pm PDT at Kaufman Stadium.

Jeremiah Salmonson does the Sacramento A’s podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sacramento A’s Tyler Soderstrom is none too happy after hitting into a ground out in the top of the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at the Big A in Anaheim on Mon Jun 9, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Los Angeles pitcher Yusei Kikuchi pitched a one hit shutout going into the eighth inning and the Angels Jo Adell hit a home run for three RBIs and the Angels beat the Sacramento A’s 7-4 on Monday night at the Big A in Anaheim.

#2 The Angels Mike Trout got two RBIs and has been showing great signs of his comeback after a long absence and recent knee injuries.

#3 Kikuchi allowed just one hit to the A’s Max Muncy in the top of the fifth inning and left after striking out Nick Kurtz. Kikuchi on his 104th pitch when got into the eighth inning. Kikuchi struck out five and walked one in a quality outing.

#4 The A’s Denzel Clarke made a back handed catch over the centerfield fence reaching back landing on top of the fence and then landed on his feet and was pumped after making the catch.

#5 A’s and Angels at it again first pitch at 6:38pm tonight at the Big A in Anaheim. Starting pitcher for the A’s Mitch Spence (2-1 ERA 4.09) for the Angels Jose Soriano (4-5 ERA 4.11).

Tony Renteria does the A’s podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s Nick Kurtz swings and loses his helmet in the top of the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at the Big A in Anaheim on Mon Jun 9, 2025 (AP News photo)

A’s Rally Falls Short in 7-4 Loss to Angels

By Mauricio Segura

In a game that unfolded like a script familiar to fans of the green and gold, the A’s showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell to the Angels 7-4 on Monday night at Angel Stadium.

The Athletics’ night began with promise as they sent promising young starter Grant Holman to the mound, but after a quick opening inning, the Angels pounced in the third, capitalizing on a defensive miscue and a flurry of hits.

Scott Kingery laid down a bunt single, advanced to second on an error, and was promptly driven home by a Zach Neto single. From there, the Angels’ bats refused to stay quiet, with Nolan Schanuel and Mike Trout following with RBI singles that put the Angels up 3-0.

Holman’s night ended early, as the A’s called on reliever Jeffrey Springs, whose sparkling 1.65 ERA in his last eight starts against AL West opponents could not stymie the Angels this time. Jo Adell, who had already made his presence felt with a home run in the fourth, added the knockout punch in the eighth with a two-run single that put the game out of reach.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Athletics, though. In the top of the eighth, JJ Bleday provided a bright spot with a two-run, pinch-hit home run that gave the A’s a jolt of life and cut the Angels’ lead to 4-2.

Bleday’s blast was his seventh of the season, and it snapped a 0-for-22 career pinch-hit streak. Max Muncy, who has been swinging a hot bat since his recall from Triple-A, added a two-run shot in the ninth, his fourth of the season, but the rally fell just short.

The A’s bats managed seven hits on the night, including Tyler Soderstrom’s two singles and Muncy’s home run, but were ultimately overshadowed by the Angels’ aggressive approach. The green and gold’s offensive surge in recent games has seen them hit .279 over their last ten games, ranking fifth in the majors for the season at .257, but Monday’s showing proved that getting runners home is still an uphill battle.

Defensively, the Athletics’ issues persisted, with a critical fielding error by Max Muncy in the third setting the table for the Angels’ early outburst. It was the sixth straight game with an error for the A’s, bringing their season total to 41, tied for the fourth most in the majors.

A’s Centerfielder Denzel “Hurricane” Clarke, The Canadian Spiderman, whatever you want to call him, continues to fascinate the entire league with his prowess in the outfield. He robbed Nolan Schanuel of a first-inning shot headed out to Pilgram’s Rocks by tracking it down and almost hopping over the wall with his glove outstretched, snatching it out of the sky.

An amazing catch, sure to make the highlight reels of the best in 2025. Jacob Wilson, the standout rookie who has been leading all first-year players in batting average and hits, went hitless for the first time in his last nine games, cooling off after a red-hot stretch that saw him bat .492 over his previous 14 games. Brent Rooker, though, continued to be a steady presence in the lineup, reaching base safely for the 17th straight game.

On the mound, the A’s bullpen was tested yet again. After Springs’ strong three innings, the pen faltered late, with Tyler Ferguson and Ryan Zeferjahn combining to allow three runs in the eighth. This has become a troubling trend for the A’s relief corps, which carries a league-worst 5.99 ERA and has managed just two saves in the last 27 games.

The Athletics, now 26-42, will look to regroup on Tuesday with Mitch Spence taking the mound. The young right-hander will face off against Angels starter José Soriano in an attempt to halt the A’s five-game losing skid and start to claw back in the AL West standings.

The A’s and Angels battle again at the Big A in Anaheim on Tuesday night at 6:38pm PDT. Starting pitcher for the A’s RHP Mitch Spence 2-1 ERA 4.09 for the Angels RHP Jose Soriano 4-5 ERA 4.11.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

Sacramento A’s reliver Jacob Lopez was one of the key relievers in helping the A’s shutdown the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Sutter Health Park on Sun Jun 8, 2025 (AP News photo)

Athletics podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 The Sacramento A’s Max Muncy hit a home run. Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom had two hits a piece and an RBI. The A’s beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 at Sutter Health as the A’s won their first series in over 30 days.

#2 The A’s pitcher Sean Newcomb in relief threw three shutout innings after starter Jacob Lopez picked up his win. Grant Holman in relief threw a scoreless eighth inning and closer Mason Miller threw a 1-2-3 ninth to shut the door on the Orioles.

#3 May 2-4 was the last time the A’s won a series taking two out of three from the Miami Marlins. The A’s haven’t won a series at home since they took two out of three from the Chicago White Sox April 25-27.

#4 Wilson continues to have a great season. Wilson went 2 for 4 and picked up his fifth multiple hit game and went 20-40 in his nine game winning streak. Wilson also improved his hitting average to .372 is behind New York Yankee superstar Aaron Judge whose hitting .390.

#5 The A’s head to Anaheim to open a three game series with the Los Angeles Angels starting on Monday night. The A’s have not decided on a starting pitcher and the Angels will start RHP Merrill Kelly who been having a lot of success at 6-2 ERA 3.43. First pitch 6:38pm PDT.

Join Barbara for the A’s podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com