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A’s Stun Rockies With Triple Play and Long Ball Barrage in 7-4 Comeback Win

Published on April 6, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Sacramento A’s Jacob Wilson reaches second base after hitting a double for two RBIs in the top of the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sat Apr 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Mauricio Segura

What began as a historic defensive feat for the Colorado Rockies ended as a thunderous offensive statement from the Sacramento A’s, who powered their way to a 7-4 comeback win Saturday night at Coors Field. Fueled by a relentless late-inning surge and capped by a dominant ninth from flame-throwing closer Mason Miller, the green and gold captured their second straight win in Denver.

The highlight reel started early for Colorado, who turned the first triple play of the 2025 Major League season in the top of the second. With runners on first and second, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson grounded sharply to third baseman Ryan McMahon, who initiated a textbook 5-4-3 triple play. It was a moment of defensive brilliance, but the Rockies’ good fortune would be short-lived.

Sacramento starter JP Sears, who carried a career 1.80 ERA against the Rockies into the game, again kept them largely in check. Sears allowed three runs over six solid innings, using a mixture of command and guile to keep Coors Field’s hitter-friendly environment from becoming a launching pad.

Trouble found Sears in the second inning, when Kyle Farmer’s two-out double set up Sean Bouchard’s first homer of the year, a no-doubt two-run blast to left. Colorado tacked on another in the third, capitalizing on a walk and double-play ball to bring home Brenton Doyle for a 3-0 lead.

Then came Sacramento’s slow, steady comeback.

A fourth-inning wild pitch from Germán Márquez scored Lawrence Butler to get the A’s on the board. In the sixth, JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers both drew walks before Tyler Soderstrom laced an RBI double. Márquez exited, and Jacob Wilson greeted reliever Jimmy Herget with a go-ahead two-run double to left, putting the A’s up 4-3.

That sixth inning outburst was no fluke, the A’s have been living and dying by the long ball. Coming into the night, 58.6% of their runs had come via homers, the fifth-highest mark in the majors. Saturday’s game only padded that stat.

In the seventh, Brent Rooker continued his hot start to the season by blasting his fourth home run, a solo shot to center. Two batters later, Langeliers, who now has three homers on the year, crushed a two-run bomb to give the A’s a commanding 7-3 lead.

Lawrence Butler had himself a night, going 3 for 4 with a double, single, walk, and a caught stealing. The speedy right fielder is now batting .400 against the Rockies in the series and flashed some aggressive base running that kept the Rockies’ defense alert.

Jacob Wilson also extended his season-opening hit streak to eight games and remains one of only two players in the majors without a strikeout this season. His plate discipline and clutch contact continue to impress, and Saturday’s two-run double proved vital.

The Rockies tried to claw back in the eighth with a solo homer from Ryan McMahon, but their rally fizzled when Kyle Farmer flew out to end the inning.

Then came the closer, Mason Miller.

The electric right-hander closed the door with his third save of the year, striking out two in the ninth while allowing a single and a wild pitch. Miller has now struck out eight of the 11 batters he’s faced this season and remains unscored upon.

Despite a rocky 3-5 start to the year, the A’s have now taken two straight at Rocky Mountain altitude, showcasing the same scrappy resilience they showed in Friday’s extra-innings victory.

The A’s next be looking for the sweep Sunday behind A’s right-hander Joey Estes 0-1 ERA 13.50 vs. Rockies starter RHP Chase Dollander 0-0 ERA 0.00 first pitch 12:10pm PDT.

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.

MLB podcast with Michael Roberson Sun Apr 6, 2025: Are torpedo bats legal?; Dodgers fall short of season opening consecutive win record; plus more MLB news

Published on April 5, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Austin Wells of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the first inning of the Yankees’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 29. The Yankees went on to win 20-9. Wells was using what some have dubbed a “torpedo bat.” Angelina Katsanis/AP

MLB podcast Michael Roberson Apr 5, 2025:

#1 Michael, talk about the torpedo bat. It has more mass one the barrel and gives players an advantage of impact as the bat meets the ball. The torpedo does what the traditional bat doesn’t. Is this bat legal and is it a better advantage say than the corked bat?

#2 The Los Angeles Dodgers were 8-0 going up against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night but it was sloppy baserunning that caught the Dodgers flatfooted and they wound up losing in a nail biter 3-2. The Dodgers were within two games of tying the Brooklyn Dodgers 1955 start of ten wins in a row.

#3 Cleveland Guardians Jose Ramirez had himself a Friday night slugging three home runs and making Cleveland history in hitting three homers in one ball game. Ramirez hit homers in the first, fifth and ninth innings.The Guardians ended up besting the Los Angeles Angels

#4 Micahel, Friday’s home opener for the San Francisco Giants wound up being a marathon going 11 innings as the Giants edged the Seattle Mariners at Oracle Park 10-9. The other story was Giants veteran starter Justin Verlander who struggled in 2 1/3 innings of work surrendering five hits and three earned runs. Verlander also struggled in his last outing. It was Verlander’s first start at Oracle Park since the 2012 World Series 13 years ago when he was with the Detroit Tigers.

#5 Michael wanted to ask you about the Sacramento A’s opening homestand. The A’s got swept in all three games to the Chicago Cubs and all three contests were not even close. The A’s so far have faired better on the road as they are so far 3-2 getting two wins in Seattle and one in Colorado. It should also be mentioned the A’s have not sold out any of the three games in Sacramento.

Michael podcasts MLB Headline Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast with Daniel Dullum: A’s fail to sell out opening home series; Vegas officials approve land permits for A’s ballpark

Published on April 5, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Rendering of the A’s Las Vegas ballpark as shown during Mar 6, 2025 at the Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting (image by negativ)

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast with Daniel Dullum:

#1 The first three games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento the Athletics didn’t sell out. The A’s were near the 14,014 capacity on Monday night’s opener with 12,119 but the were far from it on Tuesday with 10,000 plus and for a Wednesday day game when only 9,000 plus showed up.

#2 Some A’s fans that traveled from the Bay Area came up only to check out the new digs and stayed a few innings on Wednesday and left to go back to the Bay.

#3 The issue during the A’s opening home series against the Chicago Cubs was brought up as to whose to blame for the A’s relocation. Was it owner John Fisher’s fault as former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said at the time the city of Oakland and the A’s were so close to a deal at Howard Terminal and they just backed out saying they had a binding deal with the Rio in Las Vegas?

#4 Was it the fault of Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred who some say wanted the A’s out of Oakland and wanted the Bay Area to be a one team market rather than a two team market and could he have been influenced to move the team by the San Francisco Giants who would have the market all to themselves?

#5 On Wednesday the Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the land permits for the A’s Las Vegas ballpark as the A’s move a step closer to beginning construction for their $1.75 billion ballpark. The A’s are hoping to have the park ready in Vegas by 2028.

Daniel Dullum does the A’s relocation podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Extra-Inning Surge Lifts A’s to Wild 6-3 Win Over Rockies in 11 innings; Sac’s 4 game skid comes to an end

Published on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Sacramento A’s hitter JJ Bleday swings and fouls off a pitch against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Fri Apr 4, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Mauricio Segura

In a game that felt more like a rollercoaster than a ballgame, the Athletics finally gave their early season something to smile about with a 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver.

After a four-game skid and a week defined by frustrating losses and bullpen blowups, the green and gold clawed their way to a gritty 6-3 extra-inning win over the Rockies on Friday afternoon. It took 11 innings, four relievers, and one clutch swing from rookie Jacob Wilson to get it done.

But for the first time in a week, it was worth the wait.

Tied 3-3 in the 11th, Wilson stepped up with two outs and runners on second and third. The 22-year-old, already riding a seven-game hit streak to start the season, ripped a go-ahead single to right field, scoring both JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers. Just like that, the A’s had a 5-3 lead.

It marked Wilson’s second RBI of the night and his tenth hit in just 25 at-bats this season. He’s now the first Athletic since Billy Butler in 2015 to hit safely in the team’s first eight games.

Gio Urshela added an insurance run with a double to right, capping the three-run frame and giving A’s closer Mason Miller the cushion he needed.

Miller, the 100-mph fireballer who’s struck out seven of the nine batters he’s faced this year, sealed the win in style. A walk, a groundout, and a game-ending strikeout of Ezequiel Tovar (his second of the night) was all she wrote.

The green and gold had their third win of the year. And for once, it didn’t come off as a home run.

The A’s opened the scoring early, manufacturing a first-inning run off a string of sharp singles. Tyler Soderstrom, who entered tied for the major-league lead in go-ahead home runs, knocked in JJ Bleday to make it 1-0.

From there, the game turned into a tug-of-war.

The Rockies tied it in the bottom of the first on a sac fly by Ryan McMahon, then again in the fourth on an RBI double from Kyle Farmer. Jacob Wilson briefly tilted the scales back in Sacramento’s favor with a solo homer in the fourth, and a throwing error by Colorado shortstop Ezequiel Tovar in the sixth opened the door for another A’s run to make it 3-2.

Colorado fought back in the eighth when rookie Jordan Beck lined a game-tying RBI single to left, sending the game into extra frames.

But where the A’s bullpen had crumbled throughout the week, posting a 7.03 ERA entering the game, Friday was a different story.

Justin Sterner, José Leclerc, Noah Murdock, and finally Miller combined for six scoreless innings. Murdock, especially, was impressive under pressure, working out of a bases-loaded jam in the tenth after intentionally walking two Rockies.

“Clutch” doesn’t always come with power. Sometimes, it looks like calm nerves and a good two-seamer.

This marks the A’s seventh win in their last 11 meetings with Colorado and continues a trend of success at Coors Field, where they’ve now won six of their last eight.

They’ll try to make it two in a row tomorrow behind JP Sears.

But for Friday night, under the thin air of the Rockies and the weight of a losing streak finally snapped, the A’s can sleep well tonight.

Cubs Sweep A’s with Dominant 10-2 Victory in First Day Game at Sutter Health Park

Published on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

A’s starter Jeffrey Springs throws in the A’s 10-2 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo: Athletics on X)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO–In what was a week of firsts for the Sacramento A’s, the A’s and Cubs played the first day game at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday. The A’s tried to avoid a sweep by the Cubs on a chilly afternoon, with the first pitch thrown at 12:35 p.m. local time. Unfortunately for A’s fans, they’ll have to wait until the next homestand for the team’s first win at Sutter Health Park. The Cubs defeated the A’s convincingly, 10-2, to complete the sweep in Sacramento.

In a series where not much went right for the A’s, Wednesday proved no different. The Cubs jumped ahead early again, putting up a crooked number in the second inning by scoring four runs off A’s starter Jeffrey Springs. After allowing the runs, Springs was visibly frustrated, seen punching the dugout wall upon returning to the bench. The Cubs continued applying pressure, adding another run in the third inning to extend their lead to 5-0.

However, the A’s showed signs of life in their half of the third inning when Brent Rooker blasted a two-run homer to left field, scoring Lawrence Butler and cutting the deficit to 5-2.

Unfortunately, that was all the offense Sacramento could muster. The A’s were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, while the Cubs continued adding runs to turn the matchup into a blowout under the Sacramento sun.

Springs lasted just three innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits with four walks and three strikeouts. Cubs hitters stayed hot, scoring three more runs in the fourth inning off A’s reliever Mitch Spence, who surrendered three hits over two innings pitched.

Angel Perdomo allowed the final two runs of the game during his one and one-third innings of work, giving up one hit. The remaining A’s bullpen—Leclerc, Ferguson, and Miller—combined for two and two-thirds scoreless innings to close out the afternoon.

The A’s were swept by the Cubs, losing Wednesday’s finale 10-2.

Up Next: The A’s travel to Denver to take on the Rockies on Friday at 1:10 p.m. PST. They’ll play three games in Denver before returning home. Friday starters for Sacramento RHP Osvaldo Bido 1-0 ERA 1.80 vs. Colorado who has not named a starter.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The Athletics traded Latino Player and American League record holder

Published on April 2, 2025April 6, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Former Oakland A’s 2023 base stealing leader Estuery Ruiz was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wed Apr 2, 2025. The A’s will be getting right hand pitcher minor leaguer Carlos Duran (AP News file photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

The Athletics traded Latino Player and American League record holder

By Amaury Pi-González

Esteury Ruíz, the speedy outfielder for the A’s who established the current American League record for stolen bases by a rookie in 2023 with the Oakland A’s, is now wearing the blue and white uniform of the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

In return, the Dodgers shipped to Sacramento Minor League right-handed Carlos Durán. Although I have not spoken with Esteury since his departure, I wish him nothing but the best, a hard working and good young player who at least is lucky to leave the A’s and going to the best team and organization in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers, a much more cohesive system with young players will probably benefit young Dominican and make him a better player.

It has been challenging for the A’s organization to keep a good Latino player long enough to be identified by the A’s fans. The latest that comes to mind was Cuban Yoenis Céspedes, who was happy playing for the A’s in Oakland, as he always told me and in one occasion when the A’s asked me to interpret for him in front of a group of Oakland A’s fans. Céspedes played the first three of his eight-year career in the major leagues with the Athletics. For the A’s, the Céspedes story is nothing new.

It is difficult for a good Latino players to stay with this organization. In 2003 Miguel Tejada (Dominican) was traded, because the team claimed they could not afford him because they were a “small market team”,an excuse for saying they actually do not want to spend the money for good players.

The Bay Area is not a small market if you call an area with 7 million people “small” (at the time Tejada was traded) it was a two-team major league market, Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. This past season, during an A’s player reunion, the last one at Oakland, Miguel Tejada came to our KIQI 1010AM Bay Area-KATD 990AM Sacramento broadcast booth at the Oakland Coliseum.

He told me during an interview during the game, “siempre me gustó jugar aqui en Oakland, estos son buenos fanáticos” trans-:”I always enjoyed playing here in Oakland, these are good fans”.Miguel Tejada won the AL MVP in 2002 while playing for the Oakland Athletics. He was a six-time All-Star and the MVP for the 2005 All-Star Game, earning two Silver Slugger Awards in 2004 & 2005.

Decades before Miguel Tejada, another Latino shortstop played for the A’s, Dagoberto Blanco (Campy) Campaneris, from Cuba, he played shortstop for the A’s during their dynasty of three-World Series championships. 1972-73-74. During his 19 seasons in the majors, Campy played 9 seaons with the Oakland A’s.

In the Bay Area, San Francisco, Oakland, and San José, have a large Hispanic population of about 30%, represented at least 20% in every county, including the affluent Marin County, the least in proportion. As far as Media market, the Bay Area ranks #5 in the country.

The A’s present home is Sacramento, which is the #20 media market in the country, but ‘there is more!’ After Sacramento, in about three years, they keep going backward (as planned) to Las Vegas, which is the #40 media market in the United States. I believe this is unprecedented in the history of Major League Baseball, maybe in the history of all pro-sports in the US.

For Esteury Ruíz at the end of the day, leaving the A’s and landing with the Dodgers could be the break of his life.

About Trades: Jesse Chávez, pitcher, is the most traded player in MLB history, traded a total of ten times.

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

Cubs Strike Early Again, Spoil A’s Bid for First Win at Sutter Health Park 7-4

Published on April 1, 2025April 2, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Shai Langeliers touches home plate and is congratulated by Brent Rooker after hitting a two-run homer in the A’s 7-4 loss to the Cubs on Tuesday night. (Photo: Athletics on Instagram)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

The Sacramento A’s returned to action for game two at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Tuesday night. After suffering an 18-3 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday, the Athletics aimed for redemption in their new home ballpark. Luis Severino took the mound for the A’s, hoping to deliver the club’s first victory at Sutter Health Park. However, the offense couldn’t rally late, and the A’s ultimately fell 7-4 to the Cubs.

As they did on Monday, the Cubs quickly jumped ahead with three runs in the first inning courtesy of a Seiya Suzuki homer on a 94 MPH sinker down the middle from Severino. From that point on, the Cubs maintained the lead.

The A’s responded in the bottom of the second inning, as Brent Rooker blasted a two-run homer to left field, scoring Lawrence Butler. This narrowed the gap to 3-2, giving Sacramento momentum heading into the third inning.

After a scoreless second inning, Severino surrendered two more runs in the third on a Kyle Tucker home run and a Dansby Swanson RBI double. The A’s again battled back, with Shea Langeliers hitting a two-run shot in the bottom half of the inning, scoring Rooker, trimming the deficit to 5-4.

Despite the A’s resilience, their offense stalled from there. The Cubs added another run in the fourth when Ian Happ drove in Pete Crow-Armstrong with a sacrifice fly to center field, extending the lead to 6-4.

Severino concluded his night with scoreless fifth and sixth innings, ending with six innings pitched, allowing six hits, six runs (five earned), three walks, and six strikeouts. Although the final stat line may not reflect it, Severino delivered a solid outing overall.

Reliever T.J. McFarland allowed another run in the seventh inning on a Justin Turner RBI single, pushing the score to 7-4 Cubs. McFarland recorded just one out in his brief appearance. A’s relievers Ferguson and Sterner combined to pitch the final two and two-thirds innings without allowing any further runs.

The Athletics went quietly in the ninth, dropping the second game of the series 7-4. Cubs starter Justin Steele earned the win, pitching six and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out six. Severino was credited with the loss, and Ryan Pressly secured his second save of the year for Chicago.

The A’s will aim to avoid the sweep on Wednesday, facing the Cubs again at 12:35 PM at Sutter Health Park.

Cubs Spoil Sacramento Debut with 18-3 Blowout of Athletics

Published on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

A Rickey Henderson tribute is played on the screen after the Athletics are introduced at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — Major League Baseball made its debut in the Sacramento region Monday night under chilly conditions that resembled a Bay Area evening, as the cool Delta breeze swept through Sutter Health Park. The stage was set for the Athletics, now calling Sacramento’s newly renovated ballpark home, to host the Chicago Cubs in the first of their 81 home games this season. An enthusiastic, sellout crowd of 12,192 fans packed the stands to witness history.

Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Cubs dominated, handing the Athletics an 18-3 blowout loss.

Coming off a promising start to their season in Seattle, where the A’s split a four-game series thanks to strong pitching performances, Oakland’s pitching staff collapsed entirely on Monday night.

The Cubs quickly established momentum, jumping out to a four-run lead in the first inning against A’s starter Joey Estes. Estes struggled with command throughout his brief outing, lasting only four innings while surrendering nine hits, six earned runs, four walks, and three home runs.

The Athletics briefly showed signs of life in the third inning when Jacob Wilson hit a solo home run to cut the deficit to 4-1. However, the Cubs responded immediately in the top of the fourth with a solo homer by Carson Kelly, restoring their four-run advantage.

In the bottom of the fourth, the A’s offense showed resilience again. Max Muncy drove in a run with an RBI double, followed by an RBI groundout from Jacob Wilson, bringing the Athletics closer at 5-3. Unfortunately, this would mark the end of the scoring for the home team.

The Cubs’ offense relentlessly attacked the A’s bullpen, piling on five runs in the fifth inning, six more in the sixth, and adding runs in both the eighth and ninth innings. Oakland’s bullpen struggled significantly: Mitch Spence allowed four runs (two earned) in just two-thirds of an inning, Noah Murdock surrendered six earned runs, and TJ McFarland and Jhonny Pereda each contributed an earned run. Ultimately, no A’s pitcher had an answer for the relentless Cubs lineup.

The Cubs defeated the Athletics 18-3 as they spoiled the A’s home debut in their new home.

The A’s will seek to bounce back in game two of the series on Tuesday, with Luis Severino scheduled to take the mound following a solid outing in Seattle last week. First pitch is set for 7:07 p.m.

Kings Drop a Heartbreaker to Pacers 111-109

Published on March 31, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) takes a foul as he take a shot in between the Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) and forward Keegan Murray (13) in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Mon Mar 31, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (36-39) had every opportunity to beat the Indiana Pacers (44-31) Monday night but when push came to shove they collapsed in the final minutes of the game losing 111-109.

They made some critical mistakes in the fourth quarter but did lead going into the final two minutes. The Pacers had not led the entire second half until Tyrese Haliburton hit a three to take a one-point lead 100-98 with 1:17 left in the game.

With the Kings fighting for a playoff spot this loss is a killer for Sacramento. DeMar DeRozan had the game high with 31 points and Domantas Sabonis had another double double with 16 rebounds and 25 points. Malik Monk missed numerous shots finishing with only five points in 29 minutes of play.

Game recap: The Kings led Indiana after the first 12 minutes of play in a tight match-up 28-27 and at the half had a 60-54 lead. Sacramento outscored the Pacers in the second quarter 32-27. This had been a hotly contested game and going into the second half it was up for grabs.

The Pacers won the third quarter 27-26 but continued to trail in the game 86-81. They had not led since late in the second quarter as the Kings continued to fight to keep the lead. Going into the fourth quarter, the Kings had a fight on their hands.

Throughout the final quarter neither team was able to hit very many shots. It was a very sloppy fourth quarter for both teams. The Kings had the lead in this game with 1:27 left in the game. The Pacers had missed a slew of three’s in the final minutes of the quarter but at 1:17 Tyrese Haliburton hit the three that got Indiana their first lead of the second half 100-98.

The Kings lost this game with some very ineffective offense. They missed five shots in the final two minutes of play and committed five fouls. What is so disappointing is that the Kings had a 16 point lead at one time in the second half.

They were not at all good at the line shooting 64% while the Pacers were perfect at the free throw line. This game was a nail-biter from start to finish but the Kings could not hit the shots that would have made the difference in this game losing it to the Pacers 111-109.

DeMar DeRozan had the game high scoring 31 points and Domantas Sabonis had a double double with 16 rebounds and 25 points. Zach LaVine also had a good game with 20 points. Malik Monk had a sub-par game only scoring five points in 29 minutes of play but he was very good defensively with seven rebounds along with starter Keegan Murray who also had seven rebounds. In this final countdown none of these players can letdown and there was a real letdown Monday night for Sacramento. The fourth quarter was especially sloppy at times.

Game notes: With seven games left on the season, the Sacramento Kings (36-39) took a tough loss the Indiana Pacers (44-31) in a crunch situation. The Pacers are sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference while the Kings are hanging on for dear life in tenth place in the Western Conference.

The Kings have to win most of these upcoming seven games. They were blindsided by the Orlando Magic Saturday night to the tune of 121-91. They were due for a productive game and couldn’t get the win over Indiana to start this seven game stretch. It is crunch-time for the Sacramento Kings if they want to get back in this.

Wednesday night the Kings will take on the 16-59 Washington Wizards. This is a must-win for Sacramento despite being on the road. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 4:00 PMPDT at he Capital One Center in DC as Sacramento will be looking to put on end to this horrible nine game losing streak on the road.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Seattle Mariners own the Pacific Northwest

Published on March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

The author Amaury Pi Gonzalez is paid a tribute being on the Seattle Mariners Wall of Fame as a former Mariners broadcaster (photo from Amaury Pi Gonzalez)

The Seattle Mariners own the Pacific Northwest

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

The ATH of Sacramento opened the 2025 season in Seattle, winning two of the three games in Seattle. The Seattle Mariners have been a regional team since 1977, when they were born. Before the Oakland Athletics moved, they were the closest team to the Mariners. But today, since the Athletics departed Oakland, the Mariners’ “closest”Major League rival are the San Francisco Giants, 800 miles away to the south, across two and a half States.

The Mariners draw from the Seattle/Tacoma area, eastern Washington, Vancouver, Canada, Idaho, Oregon, and northern California. Especially during weekend games, many people travel from all these areas to visit Seattle.

The Seattle Mariners have one of the most extensive radio coverage with affiliates not only in Washington State, Idaho, and British Columbia, Canada, but also all the way up to Alaska, and in the middle of the Pacific in Hawaii. In all those places, you can hear their games on the Mariners radio network and watch them on their Root TV Network, including as far east as Montana.

Nintendo owned a stake in the Mariners until 2016, when it sold most of its shares to First Avenue Entertainment, retaining a 10% ownership stake. Mr.Joh W. Stanton, an American businessman, is currently the owner of the Seattle Mariners.

T-Mobile Park in Seattle is their home; previously, it was called Safeco Field.

Of all the indoor stadiums in baseball, this is my favorite. A retractable roof can be closed or opened in 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the climate conditions. If there is a city in MLB that needs a roof to play baseball, it is Seattle. Here it rains for a good 9 months of the year., So, during the baseball season, fans do not worry about the rain because with a retractable roof, “rain or shine,” they will always see Mariners baseball.

Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the country, and in baseball especially, I had the good fortune of broadcasting their games. However, I first discovered Seattle when I was stationed in Ft Lewis, a US Army active service base about 45 miles north of Emerald City. This area is beautiful and green all year round.

Mariners fans are loyal and enthusiastic. Beginning this season, they have never appeared in a World Series. They were also riding the longest playoff drought in any of the four major sports, at 20 seasons, before snapping that in 2022. A very famous quote is attributed to Benjamin Franklin: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I believe Mr.Franklin, so maybe the Mariners can make it all the way to 2025. Good luck to them.