New York Yankees starter Cam Schlittler will take the mound against the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 Can Cam Schlittler and the New York Yankees shut down Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series?
#2 Can Shohei Ohtani lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to another deep postseason run after their 100-win regular season?
#3 Will Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros continue their surprising run after clinching the AL West at 81–81?
#4 Can Bryce Harper and Zack Wheeler help the Philadelphia Phillies advance against Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves?
#5 Can Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs overcome Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres in their NL Wild Card Series?
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.
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.
The New York Yankees are waiting for Aaron Judge’s return from a fractured rib injury. Judge has been out of action since May 31, 2026. The Yankees have said that Judge is not ready to start doing phyical baseball activities yet (AP file photo)
MLB The Show podcast Marko Ukalovic:
#1 New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge’s fractured rib is still not healed and is not ready to return to baseball workouts and rehabbbing. The Yankees are still not certain when the next step will take place. Judge has been out since May 31the doctors said that Judge’s rib is showing partial healing.
#2 MLB released it’s 2027 regular season schedules despite the a severe labor dispute between the owners and players over the salary cap. The Collective Bargaining Agreement will expire on Dec 1, 2026 which makes the scheduled opening dates in doubt.
#3 Los Angeles Dodgers two way star Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, Ohtani did not have fluid drained from the knee. Ohtani went 0-4 hitting two fly outs to the warning track against the New York Yankees on Friday’s win 2-1. Ohtani is not scheduled to pitch this weekend and should return to the mound on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The last time Ohtani pitched was on Jul 3.
#4 Marko, the way you see it whats the most likely team that Tarik Skubul of the Detroit Tigers could end up going before the trade deadline. Is there any way that Skubul can stay on the Tigers or is Detroit looking to shore up for younger propects? Skubul is 5-5 with a 3.09 ERA.
#5 The Sacramento A’s who snapped a ten game losing streak on Saturday lost a tough game to the Washington Nationals 5-2 Sunday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. The struggled to get run production in this game and have now lost 11 of their last 12 games.
New York Yankees Al Sanchez thanks the Good Lord for his ninth inning single against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tue Jul 7, 2026 at the Tropicana in St Petersburg (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong:
#1 The New York Yankees of all teams set a Major League mark for a team to strike out 17 times in two straight games. The Yankees KO’d 17 times on Monday and Tuesday nights at the Tropicana in St Petersburg to set the record. The Yankees a have a rough time of things having lost eight of their last ten games.
#2 Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O’Hearn hit for ten RBIs in a game against the Atlanta Braves. No one has ever done that for the Bucs. O’Hearn set a club record on Tuesday night the record was last set on May 30, 1939 when Johnny Rizzo hit nine RBIs agianst the St Louis Cardinals some 54 years before O’Hearn was born.
#3 Kansas City Royals Tyler Tolbert set a Major League record hitting in 12 straight plate appearances. Tolber reached the record with an infield hit in the Royals 16-12 win over the New York Mets Tuesday. Tolbert hit a two run home run in the second, then singled in the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh ending the streak in the ninth inning with a fly out in the ninth inning.
#4 Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cory separated with the Tigers after “philosophical differences” Tigers manager AJ Hinch said of Cora and quoting, “I love Joey. Joey loved being a Tiger. He’s been instrumental in his time here. But similar to a family, sometimes it doesn’t last forever. and “We both just agreed it’s probably best for the players and everybody to separate.”
#5 Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani will pitch the Friday right after the All Star break according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani had left in the seventh inning of last Friday’s game due to tightness in his right biceps in the bottom of the sixth inning while hitting.
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge (99) is on the 10 day IL and will miss the All Star Game and there no definite date when he will return (AP file photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 Can the New York Yankees stop their slide against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays? The Yankees have struggled since losing Aaron Judge to injury and entered a pivotal four-game series trailing the Rays in the division.
#2 Which contenders will emerge as MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers? With the trade deadline less than a month away, front offices are evaluating whether to add or subtract, while ESPN’s updated rankings highlight the top available trade candidates.
#3 Who will build momentum heading into the All-Star break? The final week before the break features several high-stakes series that could reshape playoff races and influence trade deadline decisions.
#4 Can Eury Pérez and the Miami Marlins sustain their surge? Pérez dominated with seven perfect innings in Sunday’s dramatic win over the Athletics, fueling renewed attention on Miami’s postseason chances.
#5 Which players were the biggest All-Star surprises—and who got snubbed? The release of the 2026 All-Star rosters has sparked league-wide debate over deserving selections, notable omissions, and what the choices say about this season’s standout performers.
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.
San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman is all smiles being congratulated after hitting grand slam in the top of the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs on Fri Jun 5, 2026 (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:
#1 San Francisco’s Friday Offensive Explosion The San Francisco Giants hit seven home runs and scored 18 runs against the Chicago Cubs. What factors contribute most to an offensive breakout of this magnitude, and how sustainable are these performances over a season?
#2 Shohei Ohtani’s Dominance Shohei Ohtani continues to excel both as a pitcher and hitter pitching six innings then going 3-4 as the lead off DH on Wed Jun 3. How does his two-way impact compare to the greatest individual seasons in MLB history?
#3 Nationals Emerging as a Surprise Contender The Washington Nationals have become one of baseball’s best road teams and rank among the league leaders in scoring. What has been the biggest reason for their success so far this season?
#4 Yankees–Red Sox Rivalry Renewed With the New York Yankees dealing with injuries and the Boston Red Sox gaining momentum, how could this series affect the balance of power in the American League East?
#5 MLB Expansion on the Horizon Commissioner Rob Manfred indicated that progress on new stadium projects could pave the way for MLB expansion to 32 teams. Which cities would make the strongest candidates for expansion franchises, and why?
Former New York Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games from Jun 1, 1925 to Apr 30, 1939. Gehrig passes away from ALS at age 37 in 1942. (photo from the Lou Gehrig photo gallery)
The Pride of the Yankees
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
By Amaury Pi-González
The Pride of the Yankees is the famous nickname given to the great New York Yankees first baseman, Lou Gehrig, by Paul Gallico, a Sportswriter who covered the Yankees in those years. Those who are not well-versed in baseball might remember the classic Academy Award-winning film of the same name. Gallico coined the phrase for the title of his 1942 biographical book.
There was also the “Iron Horse,” another nickname the great Gehrig carried until his untimely death from ALS at the age of 37. According to the ALS Foundation, ALS is a progressive disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the muscles, slowly taking away their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe. Although there is still no cure or treatment that halts progression, new treatments are helping to slow and ease symptoms.
Baseball is well within its rights to hold an annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2 to honor the legendary New York Yankees first baseman and raise global awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. MLB designates numerous days at ballparks across the country each season:
Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Roberto Clemente Day, the fight for Cancer, and many other special days, like a very fun day and my favorite, Little League Day at the park, with thousands of kids parading in full garb around the field.. But overall, remembering, honoring, and celebrating the game of baseball. This is why we go to the park to watch baseball. That’s it.
In 2025, for the third consecutive year, MLB drew over 71 million fans to its ballparks during the regular season. This trend has not been seen since the 2004 to 2007 seasons. Even with the looming potential lockout by owners this next December, MLB is a healthy sport.
Baseball should always continue to promote the game, its great roots/ history, and its players. I honestly do not believe baseball should celebrate any personal lifestyle, whatever it might happen to be. That is just my opinion. Like, I respect every human being, and of course, I also respect your opinion.
Quote: Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.” Satchel Paige.
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.
LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874
From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.
We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.
LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) wears a hat as part of Armed Forces Day before the game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. photo Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is foregoing social media after receiving hate mail one of the worst ones a fan who wrote “I hope your family dies.” Chapman said “People always threaten us. I just block and move on. I don’t make a big deal out of it, but it’s definitely not a good thing. I would never do such a thing to anyone.” Chapman added.
#2 The Cincinnati Reds have placed star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the injured list with a hamstring strain. Can Cincinnati remain competitive during his absence, and what impact will the call-up of top prospect Edwin Arroyo have on the club?
#3 The NL West race is heating up. Are the Los Angeles Dodgers still clear favorites despite pitching concerns, or do the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have a realistic path to overtaking them?
#4 Major League Baseball’s labor negotiations are becoming a major off-field story. How concerned should fans be about the possibility of a work stoppage in 2027, and what would a salary cap proposal mean for the sport’s competitive balance?
#5 Former Boston Red Sox and Hall of Famer David Big Pappi Ortiz says that Sox owner John Henry is concerned about the way the Sox are heading who are in last place. “He’s worried. We had a conversation. I can see. I’ve known John a long time, him and the whole team — him and (chairman) Tom Werner, the whole group, they’re working on figuring things out to get this ride better,” Ortiz said Monday morning in an interview with The Associated Press.
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.
LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874
From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.
We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.
LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.
Sacramento A’s pitcher Jacob Lopez (center) leaves after being relieved by A’s manager Mark Kotsay (right) in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sun May 31, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason:
1.The Sacramento A’s got exactly the start they were looking for in game three of their series with the New York Yankees. With the series tied at one apiece the A’s were looking to finish off the series with a second win.
2.The A’s had an amazing win in game two that was spearheaded by a slew of home runs-with Shea Langliers, Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz all chipping in en route to their win in game two.
3. After taking the 3-0 lead in the first inning Sunday, the A’s really dropped the ball in the third inning giving up a crazy 13 runs which was all the Yankees needed to take the series 13-8.
4. The A’s finished the game with 12 hits one more than the Yankees who had 11. They had a couple of home runs but had so much ground to make up after New York took the 13-3 lead in the third inning. After that third inning New York did not score another run.
5. Tuesday evening the A’ will begin a three game series with the second place in the National League Central the Chicago Cubs. The A’s will start Gage Jump (0-1 ERA 7.20). The A’s have lost their last four of five games and will be looking to get back on track with a win.
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 manager Mark Kotsay meets with the media before their game against the New York Yankees at Sutter Health Park on Fri May 29, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:
#1 Daniel, What was the turning point in the game when the Yankees scored 13 runs in the third inning, and how did that inning change the outcome?
#2 Which Yankees players had the biggest offensive contributions during the 13-run third inning, and what specific hits did they record?
#3 How effective was Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren, and what role did he play in securing the victory?
#4 After splitting the first two games of the series, what factors helped the Yankees win the rubber match against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park?
#5 The Yankees tied a franchise record by having 12 consecutive batters reach base. Why is that achievement significant, and how did it reflect the team’s approach at the plate?
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.
Jacob Lopez #57 of the Athletics pitches against the New York Yankees in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on Sun May 31, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics and Yankees played the rubber game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. The Yankees took the series from the A’s with a historic 13-8 victory on Sunday to cap the A’s homestand.
Jacob Lopez got the ball for the A’s to start the game as Mark Kotsay looked to fill his rotation after the injury to Luis Severino. Lopez really struggled on Sunday after getting off to a solid start, retiring the first six batters he faced. In the third inning, it unraveled as Lopez gave up seven runs on five hits while walking two, as he was unable to record an out in the inning.
“Jacob going out in that inning… the two walks became an issue right away,” Kotsay said after the game. “He gets himself in a jam, doesn’t cover first base, it’s a mental lapse there and it cost him, it cost him severely.”
Kotsay went on to describe how the abbreviated start from Lopez left the team in a bad spot, and he didn’t mince words.
“We needed a start from him today after dealing with Friday and an injury where we ran the pen hard,” Kotsay said postgame. “We ran the pen again last night to get a win. We needed five, six innings from Jacob today and we unfortunately weren’t able to get that.”
Kotsay’s frustrations weren’t just words. Jacob Lopez met with the media at his locker after the game and informed reporters that he had been sent down to Triple-A.
“I mean, it’s kind of been a common thing all year,” Lopez said in the clubhouse. “So, I’m going to go to Triple-A and figure it out.”
Aside from his demotion, I asked Lopez if he had ever been part of such a wild inning at any level of his baseball career.
“No, I’ve never been a part of a 13-run inning.”
Having to go to the bullpen early yet again, Mark Kotsay went with Michael Kelly to try and clean up the mess in the third inning. Kelly struggled mightily, and the bleeding continued for the A’s and their pitching staff as he was only able to get two outs in the inning.
Kelly threw 42 pitches to get those two outs while giving up six runs on six hits and walking two Yankees hitters. Lopez, combined with Kelly out of the bullpen, was part of one of the worst innings in MLB history. The Yankees scored 10 runs in the inning before Kelly was able to get the first out, tying the 2003 Boston Red Sox, who did the same thing.
Kotsay had to turn to Jack Perkins, his third pitcher of the third inning, to close out the frame. He got Trent Grisham to fly out and closed the book on the disastrous inning for the A’s pitching staff. All told, Jacob Lopez and Michael Kelly gave up 13 runs, 11 hits, and four walks in the disastrous third inning.
Perkins went on to pitch another two innings for the A’s, trying to provide some length out of the bullpen. Perkins pitched the fourth and fifth innings, going three up, three down in both frames and needing only 30 pitches across his two and one-third innings of work.
Mark Leiter Jr. was the next man up for the A’s as he pitched a scoreless sixth inning while allowing just one walk.
Luis Medina pitched the seventh and eighth innings for the A’s and was on fire, allowing no hits or walks while striking out four Yankees hitters.
Jose Suarez capped the pitching effort for the A’s as he tossed a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one.
On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s battled but ultimately couldn’t overcome the historically bad third inning.
Believe it or not, the A’s actually had a three-run lead in the game as they scored the first three runs in the bottom of the first inning.
Jonah Heim got the A’s on the board first when he reached on a fielding error in center field that allowed two A’s runners to score and gave the A’s a quick 2-0 lead.
One batter later, Lawrence Butler got the A’s their third run of the inning as he lined an RBI single to left field that scored Heim from second base and gave the A’s a 3-0 lead.
The A’s wouldn’t score again until the seventh inning when Brent Rooker homered to left-center field to give the A’s their fourth run of the game, albeit in a 13-4 contest. Rooker’s homer was his eighth of the year and his 26th RBI. The shot left his bat at 109 mph and traveled 404 feet over the wall in left field.
Later in the seventh inning, the A’s got three more runs on a three-run shot from Jonah Heim to right field that brought them back within six runs and made it a 13-7 ballgame. It was Heim’s second home run of the year and increased his RBI total to 11. The home run left the bat at 106 mph and traveled 409 feet.
Nick Kurtz, who reached base four times on Sunday, got the A’s their final run of the game with a booming RBI double in the bottom of the eighth inning that left his bat at 107 mph. It was Kurtz’s 12th double of the year and his 41st RBI of the campaign.
The A’s offense tallied eight runs on 12 hits while drawing five walks.
With the loss, the A’s fell to 28-31 on the year while the Yankees improved to 36-23 and took the series, 2-1.
The A’s will travel to Chicago on Sunday night and spend an off day in the Windy City before a three-game series with the Cubs that begins Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. PST. The A’s will send Gage Jump (0-1, 7.20 ERA) to the mound to make his second major league start, while the Cubs are scheduled to counter with Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.37 ERA) in the series opener.
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.
