The Chicago White Sox Randal Grichuk slugs a two run single in the bottom of the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field in Chicago on Thu May 14, 2026 (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Lincoln Juarez:
#1 How are the Chicago White Sox managing their turnaround after climbing above .500 for the first time since 2023?
#2 Can the New York Mets keep their momentum going after sweeping the Tigers and powering up with multiple home runs?
#3 Will the 2026 Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets become the biggest rivalry storyline of May?
#4 Is the Milwaukee Brewers Jesús Made truly baseball’s next superstar after being named MLB’s No. 1 prospect?
#5 How important is Endy Rodriguez’s return for the Pittsburgh Pirates playoff hopes after his strong comeback performance?
New York Yankees pitcher Brent Headrick pitches into the seventh against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 Are the New York Yankees in trouble after blowing a no-hit bid and losing their fourth straight game to the Baltimore Orioles?
#2 Can Julio Rodríguez stay red-hot and add another home run for the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night against the Houston Astros?
#3 Did the Los Angeles Dodgers make the right move by trading for outfielder Alek Thomas from the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks?
#4 Are the Chicago Cubs emerging as the best team in baseball after climbing to No. 1 in the latest MLB power rankings?
#5 Could ongoing labor talks between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association become the next major storyline hanging over the sport?
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.
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New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza walks in the dugout before the Mets meeting with the Chicago Cubs on Sun Apr 19, 2026 at Wrigley Field in Chicago (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Lincoln Juarez:
#1 What factors have contributed to the New York Mets’ 12-game losing streak, and what changes might be necessary to turn their season around?
#2 How could the inconsistency of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen impact their chances of competing in a tight NL Central race this season?
#3 What are the potential economic and competitive implications of the Kansas City Royals’ proposed $1.9 billion ballpark project and public funding approval?
#4 Which standout individual performances from April 20 (such as multi-home run games or breakout hitting performances) could signal emerging stars or lineup changes?
#5 How might key pitching matchups and scheduled games (like Yankees vs. Red Sox or Dodgers vs. Giants) shape early-season momentum for contending teams?
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.
Atlanta Braves Mauricio Dubon clouts out a second inning RBI double against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Mon Apr 13, 2026 (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 The Atlanta Braves remain unbeaten in series play so far—are they the early favorites for the World Series, or is it too soon to tell?
#2 Shohei Ohtani continues delivering historic-level performances—how is his 2026 start shaping his long-term legacy among all-time greats?
#3The Houston Astros are dealing with injuries, poor pitching, and internal issues—how serious is this early-season “crisis,” and can they recover?
#4 The Sacramento A’s came off a five game win streak defeating the New York Yankees twice and the New York Mets in a three game sweep but at home they continue to struggle losing to the Texas Rangers to open a six game homestand in Sacramento in a Monday night laugher 8-1. Is there a difference playing away than at home for the A’s?
#5 Anaheim Angels star Mike Trout had been struggling before the pandemic and battled injuries since 2019. Seven years later Trout had a big break out game hitting two home runs his 407th and 408th of his career that helped tie up the game 7-7 and later a home that got the Angels the lead. The New York Yankees however got a walk off wild pitch that allowed the Yankees Jose Caballero to score the game winning run. Despite the loss Trout is showing flashes of his old talent once again.
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 starter Aaron Civale delivers to the New York Mets line up at Citi Field New York on Sun Apr 12, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast with Barbara Mason Mon Apr 13, 2026
#1 Barbara, a rather impressive road trip for the Sacramento A’s taking five out six games in three game series against the New York Yankees and New York Mets.
#2 In the first series against the Yankees the A’s narrowly lost that first and only game as they lost a 3-1 lead and the Yankees ralled for four runs to win it 5-3 but the A’s mastered five straight wins the rest of the way.
#3 In game three on Thursday at Yankee Stadium A’s starter Jefferey Springs took a no hitter into the seventh inning but lost it when the Yanks Ben Rice socked a single to break up the bid. But it shows you the depth of the A’s pitching and hitting to win against both New York teams five out of six games.
#4 Against the Mets once again the A’s got great pitching on Friday and Sunday with shutout wins on Saturday the A’s won in a slugfest 11-6 sweeping the three game series.
#5 The A’s open up a three game series against the Texas Rangers. The Rangers are tied with the A’s in the standings this will be a real test going up against their Western Division rival back in West Sacramento at Sutter Health Field on Monday night. Starting pitchers for the Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (1-2 ERA 7.98) for the A’s RHP Luis Severino (0-1 ERA 5.40) first pitch 6:40pm PDT.
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.
Los Angeles Dodgers Max Muncy hits a walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Fri Apr 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:
#1 How did Max Muncy’s three-home-run Friday night power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a dramatic walk-off win?
#2 Are early-season pitching injuries putting contenders like the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, and Toronto Blue Jays in danger?
#3 The Sacramento A’s starter Jeffery Springs took a no hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday the A’s defeated the New York Yankees 1-0. The A’s turned around and won two in a row from the New York Mets and won five straight games Wednesday through Sunday and moved into a first place tie with the Texas Rangers.
#4 What impact will Craig Kimbrel’s call-up have on the Mets’ bullpen moving forward? Kimbrel pitch an inning giving up a hit and striking out two on Saturday despite the Mets getting beat by the A’s 11-6.
#5 Did the Phillies’ back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper signal a turnaround defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3. The Phils had lost two out of three in San Francisco before returning to Citizens Bank Friday.
Sacramento A’s pitcher Jefferey Springs takes aim on the New York Yankees lineup in the first inning at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Wed Apr 9, 2025 (AP News photo)
By Jessica Kwong
NEW YORK.— Sacramento Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning in a 1-0 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon – their first series victory at Yankee Stadium in a decade.
The game was runless until the seventh, when Tyler Soderstrom singled on a sharp line drive to right fielder Aaron Judge and Max Muncy scored, putting the A’s up 1-0.
Springs did not allow a hit from 22 batters before giving up a single to Ben Rice in the seventh. Afterward, he said that he “honestly didn’t realize it was the seventh inning already.”
“I was an inning behind for some reason,” said Springs. “Obviously was trying to get one out, two out, three outs and then reset and do it again. Yeah, obviously trying to be efficient, trying to get quick outs and go as deep as possible in the game and then you know you look up and it’s seven innings.”
A’s manager Mark Kotsay complimented “another great quality start from Jeff” and said he “mixed pitches really well today.” He added that Springs is “just a different guy from last year” and “feeling really confident right now.”
Springs and relief pitchers Justin Sterner and Hogan Harris combined for the team’s first shutout of the season.
“To come into New York – it was a tough game, first game of the series – and to fight these two games and come out with the series win, again I think these guys are really coming together as a group and it’s showing out there on the field right now,” Kotsay said.
A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz said: “It’s kind of what we came in here to do… We started the year not great and we knew what we could do and I feel like now we’re showing it.”
Brent Rooker was injured on a first-inning swing and left with back pain. He said he was feeling “alright” with some soreness and tightness on his right side and will undergo further imaging on Friday.
The Athletics (4-7) are 2-1 in their six-game road trip that continues with a three-game series against the New York Mets (7-5) starting on Friday. The A’s named RHP JT Ginn (0-0 ERA 5.14) who will face Mets right-handed pitcher RHP Clay Holmes (2-0 ERA 1.42). First pitch at Citi Field is at 4:10 p.m. PT.
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 catcher Shea Langeliers (23) congratulates pitcher Jon Kuhnel (right) after defeating the New York Yankees in the bottom of the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Wed Apr 8, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Jessica Kwong
NEW YORK.—The Sacramento Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night and tied the three-game series.
Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly off David Bednar that sealed the game for the A’s after four innings of a 2-2 tied score.
In the first inning, Cody Bellinger singled on a fly ball to left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and Trent Grisham scored, putting the Yankees up 1-0.
Then Shea Langeliers challenged a pitch result and the call on the field was confirmed, allowing J.C. Escarra to walk and Aaron Judge to score, and boosting New York up 2-0.
In the fourth inning, Jeff McNeil singled on a ground ball to Bellinger and Lawrence Butler scored, and the A’s trailed the Yankees 2-1. On a wild pitch by WIll Warren, Max Muncy scored and tied the game 2-2.
In the ninth, Rooker went out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Trent Grisham and Nick Kurtz scored, giving Oakland the win.
A’s starting pitcher Luis Severino in his third start of the season allowed two runs in five innings without recording a decision.
“I know I got the stuff to go through a good lineup, so I decided to fight, go out there against a great lineup, a team that has been in the playoffs many years, so I’m happy,” said Severino.
Right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel tossed a perfect ninth and recorded his first save of the season, which was his first since 2022. Kuhnel didn’t make the Opening Day roster but was called up on Tuesday and said he felt “really relaxed, honestly.”
“Coming up, just really felt at home,” he said. “No weird first-day jitters because I was around a bunch of guys I didn’t know. So, I felt really good and really relaxed.”
A’s manager Mark Kotsay said of Kuhnel: “He’s only got one save in his career, and to come in that moment there with a one-run lead and get three outs, it says a lot about just the grind that he’s put in to get back here in the big leagues.”
Kotsay added that the bullpen “did a great job.”
The A’s (4-7) are 1-1 in their six-game road trip which will continue in the Bronx on Thursday. First pitch for their last game of the series against the Yankees (8-2) is at 10:35 a.m PDT. Sacramento’s LHP Jeffrey Springs (1-0 ERA 2.38) will face New York’s LHP Ryan Weathers (0-0, ERA 4.30).
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 catcher Shea Langeliers (23) bumps gloves with pitcher Justin Sterner (60) in the bottom of the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on Tue Apr 7, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Jessica Kwong
NEW YORK.—The Sacramento Athletics fell to the New York Yankees 5-3 in the series opener at Yankee Stadium after the home team rallied in the eighth inning on Tuesday night.
New York went 0 for 12 with runners on base and went into the eight inning down 3-1. But Amed Rosario’s second home run of the night sealed the Yankees’ comeback.
“It’s a tough loss, for sure. Their lineup is tough and you gotta try to navigate it,” said A’s manager Mark Kotsay. “It’s unfortunate, guys had a 3-1 lead in the eighth. You want to secure those wins and we gotta figure out a way to do that.”
Rosario hit his first home run on a fly ball to left field in the second inning to put the Yankees up 1-0.
In the third inning, Nick Kurtz doubled on a sharp line drive to center fielder Trent Grisham, allowing Max Muncy and Jeff McNeil to score and giving the A’s a 2-1 lead. Then Tyler Soderstrom doubled to right field on fan interference and Kurtz scored, boosting the A’s to 3-1.
In the eighth, Giancarlo Stanton singled on a line drive to center fielder Denzel Clarke and Cody Bellinger Scored, cutting the A’s lead to 3-2. Then Rosario hit another homer on a fly ball to left field, allowing Ben Rice and Randal Grichuk to score and putting the Yankees up 5-3.
A’s right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. was caught off guard by Stanton’s hit going in the direction it did, said Kotsay.
“It led to opening up that inning,” said the manager.
A’s starting pitcher Aaron Civale allowed just one run over five innings pitched, but did not record a decision. He allowed a solo home run to Rosario in the second, and just one hit in his final 15 batters. He said he’s working on integrating quickly with the A’s after bouncing around for the last few years.
“Just feel like they’ve done a good job of understanding who I am and going out there and doing that,” said Civale. “If the game plan works where there’s a certain weakness or strength on the hitter’s side, try to overlay that. But at the end of the day, just try to be me at the end of the day and go out there and compete.”
The A’s (3-7) are 0-1 to start their six-game road trip, which continues on to the New York Mets. First pitch for game two against the Yankees (8-2) on Wednesday is at 4:05 p.m. PT. Starting pitcher for Sacramento former Yankee RHP Luis Severino (0-1 ERA 6.48) for New York RHP Will Warren (1-0 ERA 2.70) at Yankee Stadium.
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.
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello (right) looks out onto the Oracle Park diamond against the New York Yankees on opening night Wed Mar 25, 2026 (Getty photo)
Yankees brought their Brooms to the Bay as Vitello is still looking for a W
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
By Amaury Pi-González
SAN FRANCISCO–The Giants were swept in a three-game series against the New York Yankees to open the 2026 season. The Giants could not hit water if they fell from a Kayak in McCovey Cove. I was like the Giants faced Whitey Ford, Red Ruffin, Roger Clements and Mariano Rivera, four of the best pitchers in Yankee history.
Giant scored 1 run in the three games. Yankee record: This was the third consecutive year the New York Yankees opened the season with a sweep of three teams. In 2024, the Yanks swept the Houston Astros, in 2025, they swept the Milwaukee Brewers, and this Saturday in San Francisco. The Yanks swept the kids by the Bay, who managed to score 1 run in 27 innings of ball.
Giants record: The Giants were held scoreless for 20 consecutive innings to start the season, matching a franchise record for the longest scoreless streak to open a season, dating back to 1909. Giants pitchers also did well overall; the problem was their anemic hitting, which opened this season with dead bats.
The Giants (who now head to San Diego) have more dead bats during the first three games of this season than Count Dracula at his Castle in Budapest, Hungary. San Francisco Giants Rookie Manager, Tony Vitello, is still looking for his first professional win of any sort in the sport, as a player, manager, or coach.
It would be silly to predict any type of outcome after the first three games of a 162-game season. However, I have wondered whether Vitello’s hiring by Buster Posey is just an experiment to see whether he can really win at this level of baseball.
When I was broadcasting Giants baseball, Ron Wotus, who was a coach for Dusty Baker, told me during an interview that he aspired to be a manager sometime during his career. Now he heads with this team to San Diego to see if they can figure out the Padres’ pitching staff, because the Giants’ bats look like an amateur team against the Padres this week.
Tony Vitello signed a three-year contract to become the San Francisco Giants’ manager, with an annual salary of $3.5 million. It includes a vesting option for a fourth season. Introduced to Giants fans in October 2025, after a successful career at the University of Tennessee.
It was good to see two of my good friends in the business: longtime Yankee broadcaster Susan Waldman, a real woman pioneer in baseball, and Dave Sims, who used to broadcast for the Mariners and is now working for the Yankees behind the microphone. Two very good people in the broadcast business.
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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