That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Yankees go with Fried to start on opening day Mar 25; Did Skubal step away to join Tigers in spring training; plus more news

New York Yankees left hand pitcher Max Fried will be the starting pitcher against the San Francisco Giants on opening day Wed Mar 25, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Will New York Yankees’ new Opening Day pitcher LHP Max Fried lead the rotation to a strong start? .

#2 Which players could become surprise trade candidates before the 2026 MLB deadline?

#3 Why did Tarik Skubal leave Team USA after his World Baseball Classic appearance? The Detroit Tigers ace made headlines after stepping away from Team USA duties following his WBC debut.

#4 Which players are standing out in spring training as Opening Day approaches? Early performances—like big home runs and defensive plays—are drawing attention as teams finalize their rosters for the start of the 2026 season.

#5 MLB questions specifically about the Dodgers and Giants rivalry. The Dodgers multiple World Series wins and the Giants new manager Tony Vitello will he be able to get the Giants to the post season?

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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SF Giants and 49ers podcast with Bruce Magowan: Can Giants close the gap in NL Wild Card race?; Ex-Niner Lance to face Raiders tonight

Kyle Harrison is all the rage as the rookie pitcher made his debut on the last road trip for the San Francisco Giants in Philadelphia at Citizens Bank ballpark in Philadelphia (file photo McCovey Chronicles)

On the SF Giants and 49ers podcasts with Bruce Magowan:

#1 The Giants are just a game out of the NL wild card chase despite their losing seven of their last ten games.

#2 How big is the acquisition of rookie left hand pitcher Kyle Harrison to the starting rotation and talk about his last outing.

#3 Wade Meckler is making good contact he’s been on base in eight of his last 12 ball games going back to last Tuesday in Philadelphia.

#4 The Giants the last time had some success when they face Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried who came into Oracle Park 4-1. Last Sunday the Giants touched him up for two home runs from Luis Matos and Wilmer Flores.

#5 Talk about Saturday’s match up here at Oracle with Fried going against the Giants right hander opener Ryan Walker (4-2 ERA 2.14) what is the Giants best chances with an opener to beat the Braves?

#6 Bruce talk the passing of former Giants beat writer Mychal Urban and former MLB official score keeper Art Santo Domingo.

Join Bruce Magowan for the SF Giants and 49ers podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com