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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Sharks need every win to get a shot at last wild card; Is this the end of the line for Tiger Woods career?; plus more news

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San Jose Sharks right wing Adam Guadette (81) celebrates his goal with center Barclay Goodrow (23) and defenseman Mario Ferraro (38) in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose Wed Apr 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks battle at SAP Center Wednesday night. For the Sharks they are six points back for a second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference behind the Nashville Predators. The Sharks after ending a six game losing streak took a two game win streak into this game.

#2 Tiger Woods who said he’ll step away from the spot light after flipping his vehicle over in a second DUI. It’s a tragic story of someone who had it all and now could be facing charges and the end of a legendary golf career.

#3 The San Francisco Giants starter Adrian Houser got a good start for the Giants pitching 5.1 innings, seven hits, one earned run, with walk and one strike out. Despite the good start reliever Jose Butto got touched by the San Diego Padres for four earned runs and three hits in just one third inning of work and the Padres barried the Giants 7-1 at Petco Park in San Diego.

#4 Sacramento A’s continue their struggles against the Atlanta Braves with a 5-1 loss. A’s starting pitcher Luis Severino pitched 3.1 innings surrendering four hits, four earned runs, and struck out seven but it was those four runs that hurt Severino and the A’s most.

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.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com

San Francisco Loses to San Diego 7-1 As Offense Sputters

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser (12) pitched 5.1 innings gave up seven hits and one earned run in the Giants loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Wed Apr 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After yesterday’s impressive win the San Francisco Giants fell to the San Diego Padres in Game Three 7-1. In yesterday’s game the team had 16 hits a stark contrast to the four hits in todays game. They had a couple of ugly errors and couldn’t seem to get much going at all.

The Padres came into the game looking to avoid a sweep at their home park and they got started early. San Francisco went three and out in the top of the first inning setting the stage for the first San Diego run. With two outs Jackson Merrill singled followed by a Manny Machado infield single reaching third base. Giant first baseman Casey Schmitt made a fielding error as Merrill crossed home plate for the first run of the game giving the Padres a 1-0 lead.

Game recap: The Giants Luis Arraez singled in the second inning but that would be all for San Francisco. The Padres went three and out in the bottom of the second and it was on to the third inning. There was nothing going for the Giants in the third inning with another three and out. Pivetta struck out Devers, Adames and Schmitt. San Diego was unable to add to their score in the bottom of the third inning.

The fourth inning show-cased both pitchers Houser and Pivetta with both teams going three and out. There was not much going on for either team offensively, the pitching having so much to do with it.

In the fifth inning Jung Hoo Lee walked to start the inning but he would be the only Giant to reach base in the inning. The Padres extended their lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Gavin Sheets doubled, Fernando Tatis Jr walked and with two outs, the Padres were able to score on more San Francisco defensive mistakes.

Sheets scored on an error and Bogaerts was safe at second on error and Tatis Jr. was safe at third on error. Merrill lined out for the third Padre out but it quite the inning for the Giants. San Diego had taken a 2-0 lead.

More disappointment for San Francisco in the sixth inning going three and out. San Diego pitcher Pivetta had struck out eight batters and given up only one hit. He was relieved after five innings by Jeremiah Estrada who went right to work closing out the sixth inning. The bottom of the sixth inning delivered for San Diego.

Ramon Laureano and Jake Cronenworth both singled and with one out, Gavin Sheets doubled driving Laureano home for a 3-0 Padre lead. Cronenworth attempted to score but was thrown out at the plate for the third out.

San Francisco had a couple of hits in the top of the seventh inning, an Arraez double and a Harrison Bader single that drove Arraez home for San Francisco’s first run of the afternoon. The Padres took a 3-1 lead into the bottom of the inning. After seven innings the Giants still had a shot at this game.

Caleb Kilian relieved Houser in the sixth inning. Houser pitched 5 1/3 innings allowing seven hits, three runs and fouor strikeouts. Kilian pitched 1 2/3 innings with no runs, no hits and two strikeouts, a nice showing. He got the Giants out of the seventh inning on a three and out.

The Giants had no runs, no hits and no errors in the top of the eighth, however the bottom of the eighth was a scoring frenzy for the Padres. Manny Machado doubled and Ramon Laureano homered to left center giving the Padres a 5-1 lead. Cronenworth, Sheets and Bryce Johnson all walked setting up another run for the Padres.

Tatis Jr., singled Cronenworth home then another walk from San Francisco’s relief pitcher Jose Butto that scored another San Diego run and when the dust had settled the Padres were cruising with a 7-1 lead. It was a terrible inning for Butto.

Closer Mason Miller came into the top of the ninth inning. He struck out three hitters and allowed a single doing what the Padres have become accustomed to seeing this guy do. He takes care of business and wastes no time doing it. The Padres had avoided the sweep winning the game 7-1.

Game notes: After a rocky start to the season the Giants really turned up the volume in their series with the San Diego Padres winning games 1 and 2 but couldn’t get the sweep at Petco Park Wednesday. The team seems to be more relaxed especially offensively.

In Tuesday’s lineup the Giants finished with 16 hits and two home runs. Nine players on the roster got a hit and it could not have gone any better for the team. Willy Adames was the standout in the game with four hits and Jung Hoo Lee had three, Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers with two.

It was indeed a team effort. After what the Giants saw Wednesday and the day before the Giants went with the same lineup as the two previous games. Despite a bit of a rocky third inning Tuesday, Webb pitched very well. Relief pitching was great and Jose Butto closed out the game giving up only one hit.

San Francisco lost a tough one to the Padres on Wednesday. Adrian Houser took the loss on Wedneday losing to the Padres 7-1. He has one of the best sinkers in the game today and he has been itching to get back on the mound. The Padres started big man 6’5″ Nick Pivetta who pitched five innings, one hit, walked two batters and struck out.

San Francisco will happily put this game behind them as they head back home to Oracle Park to take on the New York Mets in a four-game series. First pitch for this game will be on Thursday at 6:45PM. Robbie Ray will take the mound for San Francisco with a 3.38 ERA and a 0-1 win/loss record. David Peterson will be on the hill for the Mets. 6:40pm PDT first pitch.

MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong: Phils Painter painting the corners in win over Nats; ABS how it’s working out; plus more news

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Philadelphia Phillies Andrew Painter throws against the Washington Nationals line up in the first inning at Citizens Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia on Wed Apr 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 How did rookie Andrew Painter perform in his impressive MLB debut for the Phillies?

#2 What impact is the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system having after its first game-ending use by the Orioles?

#3 Why is MLB umpire CB Bucknor under scrutiny following a series of controversial calls and an on-field injury?

#4 Jessica your about to get out to Yankee Stadium to cover next week what are fans saying about the Yankees’ unusual new “chicken ice cream” dessert introduced for the 2026 season?

#5 What are the key issues behind the Padres’ early-season struggles in both offense and pitching?

Jessica Kwong does the MLB The Show podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Adames Paves Way For Giants Win Over Padres 9-3; Giants have shot at a sweep Wednesday

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San Francisco Giants Willy Adames runs the bases after hitting a first inning home run against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tue Mar 31, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (2-3) won game two in their series with the San Diego Padres (1-4) 9-3 on Tuesday after winning game one Monday night. They now have the opportunity to sweep the series Wednesday in game three.

Willy Adames was on fire with four hits, two runs and two RBIs. Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman and Jung Hoo Lee each had two hits. Adames and Chapman each had a home run. The Giants offense was fired up having 16 hits in this game.

Game wrap: The Giants went with the same starting lineup they had Monday night with Willy Adames lead-off batter. It worked last night so it was a go in this one. It was certainly a great call when Adames hit the second pitch of the game out of the park, his first home run of the year, 335 feet, giving San Francisco the early lead 1-0.

With two outs Matt Chapman doubled and San Francisco had runners on second and third with Jung Hoo Lee at the plate. Lee hit a double driving Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman home and just like that the Giants had taken a 3-0 lead.

Marquez got the third out but the Giants had three hits and a nice lead after the first inning, a great way to start the ball game. Logan Webb would take the mound in the bottom of the inning. The Padres also went with last night’s lineup. With two outs the Padres had Fernando Tatis and Jackson Merrill on base but Xander Bogaerts flied out and Webb got out of the inning.

San Francisco loaded the bases in the second inning with only one out. Casey Schmitt singled, Adames singled as did Rafael Devers but Ramos and Luis Arraez both flied out leaving them all stranded missing a great opportunity to extend their lead. The Padres stranded one runner in the bottom of the second. Webb struck out two hitters in the inning.

Chapman got the third inning going with the second home run of the game a solo shot and San Francisco had a 4-0 lead with 8 hits through three innings. San Diego would be looking to do some damage in the bottom of the third and that is exactly what they did. Both Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado walked and a Merrill single drove Tatis Jr. home. Bogaerts grounded out and Machado was able to score and the Padres had cut the Giants lead in half 4-2. Miguel Andujar singled Merrill home and as the inning came to an end the Padres trailed by a single run 4-3.

After pitching through three innings for San Diego Marquez was relieved by Kyle Hart. Marquez went three innings allowing eight hits four runs,(two home runs) and only one strikeout. Hart was perfect in the fourth inning going three and out. After four innings the score remained 4-3 in favor of the Giants.

With two outs in the top of the fifth inning Lee attempted to reach third base after doubling. A replay confirmed Lee was out and the game went into the bottom of the inning. The Giants had a solid fifth inning going three and out.

With two on and no outs in the sixth inning the Giants were again threatening. With a one-run ball game San Francisco needed to pump their lead back up. The Giants added another run when Adames singled Harrison Bader home from second and Patrick Bailey advanced to second.

Devers reached first base on an infield hit and San Francisco had the bases loaded and the opportunity to get more with only one out. Heliot Ramos singled Bailey and Adames home giving San Francisco a 7-3 lead. A sacrifice drove Devers home extending the Giant’s lead 8-3. As the top of the inning ended the Giants had put 4 more on the board and had 13 hits through six innings. It was a three and out bottom of the sixth.

It was a bit rocky in the third inning for Webb but that aside he pitched a pretty good game. He was relieved by JT Brubaker in the seventh inning. Webb finished the game going six innings allowing three hits, three earned runs, three walks and five strikeouts. He was behind in the count at times but figured it out and finished really strong. Brubaker got out of the inning only giving up a double and it was onto the eighth inning.

The Giants would add one more run in the top of the ninth when Lee singled pinch runner Jared Oliva home for the final score of 9-3 in favor of San Francisco.

The Giants offense was on fire in this game. Adames had four hits, Lee three hits, Chapman and Devers each had two hits. The team had 16 total hits a great night of offense for the team. Webb had a very good game despite struggling in the third inning. He found a way to finish off the last ten hitters he faced.

Game notes: Monday night the Giants won their first game of the season beating the Padres 3-2 in the first game of their three-game series at Petco Park. After a rough start to the season, the Giants turned up their offensive effort taking a 3-0 lead through eight innings. There was a bit of drama in the ninth inning when San Diego’s Jackson Merrill hit a home run with Jake Cronenworth on base cutting the San Francisco lead to one run 3-2.

Giant’s closing pitcher Ryan Walker held it together to get the third out and the Giants held on for the 3-2 win. Relief pitcher Keaton Winn was terrific in the eighth inning allowing no hits, no runs with three strikeouts. You just cannot ask for more.

Tuesday night the Giant’s starter Logan Webb got a far different result than the team’s first game of the season against the New York Yankees last Wednesday. Last Wednesday was a rough one for Webb who finished that game going five innings allowing 9 hits, 7 runs (6 earned) and 7 strikeouts.

In Monday night’s game the Giants not only got a number of runs up on the board but they put a number of players in scoring position. It was a relief to get that first win under their belt and Tuesday night they took game 2. German Marquez for the Padres on Tuesday pitched three innings giving up eight hits, four earned runs, one walk, one strike out.

The Giants head into game three Wednesday looking for a sweep. Starters Adrian Houser (0-0 ERA 0.00) will be on the hill for San Francisco. The Padres will start Nick Pivetta who comes into this game at (0-1 ERA 18.00). First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM.

Giants Win Game One of San Diego Series 3-2

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San Francisco Giants Harrison Bader rounds the bases after taking San Diego Padres starter Walker Buehler deep in the top of the third inning at Petco Park in San Diego on Mon Mar 30, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (1-3) got their first win of the season beating the San Diego Padres (1-3) 3-2 in the first game of their three-game series. Starting pitcher Landon Roupp had a great outing going six innings. Casey Schmitt had two hits in the game driving in one run and Patrick Bailey drove in a second run both in the fourth inning. Harrison Bader hit a 389 ft solo home run in a great offensive effort from San Francisco.

Game recap: Both Roupp and Padre starter Walker Buehler had nice opening innings going three and out in the first inning. Buehler was three and out in the second and Roupp only allowed a single in the bottom of the second.

San Francisco got their second run of the season in the third inning and it was a dandy, a (389 feet) solo home run to left center off the bat of Bader taking an early 1-0 lead. The Giants would extend their lead in the fourth inning, when Bailey singled Matt Chapman home from second base for a 2-0 lead. San Francisco was not finished. With two outs, Schmitt singled Jung Hoo Lee home from second base taking a 3-0 lead into the fifth inning.

In the top of the fifth inning Buehler was relieved by Wandy Peralta. He pitched four innings allowing five hits three earned runs with three strikeouts. Peralta pitched the one inning before being relieved by David Morgan in the sixth.

Through six innings the Padres were having a lot of trouble generating much offense. San Francisco had five hits through six innings.

In the seventh inning Schmitt had his second hit of the game that stayed fair for a double but with two outs Heliot Ramos grounded out to second and the game went into the bottom of the seventh inning with the Giants holding onto their first lead of the season 3-0.

In the seventh inning Matt Gage relieved San Francisco starter Roupp. Roupp finished going six innings allowing two hits, no runs with seven strikeouts. It was a great outing for Roupp.

The Padres waged a rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Jake Cronenworth walked. With two outs, Jackson Merrill homered to right and with one swing of the bat the score was 3-2 in favor of San Francisco. When it got tight closing pitcher Ryan Walker got out of a jam. Xander Bogaerts grounded out to shortstop for the third out and that was the ballgame.

Ryan Walker closed out the game for the Giants and San Francisco had their first win of the season 3-2. The Giants finished the game with six hits and only allowing three San Diego hits handing the Padres their third loss of the season. Walker finished withone hit, two runs, one walk and one strikeout.

Game notes: Monday evening the Giants matched up with the Padres in their first road series of the season. The Giants were swept over the weekend by the New York Yankees as they continue to try and find their stride. Getting swept is bad enough in and of itself but they only scored one run over the entire series.

Their outfield is struggling a really crummy way to start the young season. While three games do not mean a whole lot in the early goings, the good news is that they can be expected to improve offensively. Meanwhile San Francisco has been busy off the field trading away Luis Matos to the Milwaukee Brewers.

In this game Monday night they got to see the newly acquired Luis Arraez who signed a deal with the Giants in March of 2026 nicknamed “La Regadera” because of the way he scatters hits all over the field. The Padres have had a bit of a slow start as well also losing their opening series 1-2 getting smoked in the first two games of the series 8-2 and 5-2 but winning game three 3-0.

The Giants started Landon Roupp Monday night Roupp pitched six inning surrendering two hits, two walks and sruck out seven. For the Padres Walker Buehler gave up five hits and three runs two walks and three strikeouts. San Francisco got three runs to add to the one run they had going into this contest. Attendance in Monday night’s game was 43,611.

In game two the Giants will start Logan Webb (0-1 ERA 0.00). For the Padres German Marquez will get the nod (0-0 ERA 0.00). San Francisco will be looking for a second win in a row after a great win in game one. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:40 PM.

Logan Webb tomorrow

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: How extreme heat is affecting Cactus League play; Can Tigers Skubal set contract records? Plus more news

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Two time Cy Young Award winner Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal could set contract records when he reaches free agency (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 How could the extreme heat wave affecting the Cactus League in Arizona change the way teams manage players and schedules during spring training and do you think climate change played a part in the extreme heat?

#2 What factors might lead to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal potentially setting new contract records when he reaches free agency?

#3 How did Chris Sale’s efficient spring training outing help the Atlanta Braves secure a dominant win, and what might it indicate about his readiness for the regular season?

#4 What impact could experimental rule changes in the minor leagues have on the future of Major League Baseball gameplay?

#5 How are spring training matchups—such as the San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres—helping teams evaluate talent and finalize rosters before Opening Day? How much are the Pads Mason Miller and the Giants Logan Webb drawing cards?

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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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: How the Auto Ball/Strike is working out; Judge for yourself as Aaron Judge tries on Team USA uniform; plus more news

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New York Yankee Aaron Judge tries on his Team USA uniform as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic at Spring training (photo by SportsKeeda Baseball)

That’s Amuay News and Commentary podcast:

#1 MLB’s Spring Breakout is being restructured into two single-elimination tournaments for 2027 — what impact might that have on how teams develop and showcase their top prospects?

#2 With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin this week, how might players’ involvement in the international tournament affect their MLB spring training preparations and regular-season readiness?

#3 How significant is the early success of teams like the Sacramento A’s and San Francisco Giants using the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system in spring training, and what could it mean for regular-season games?

#4 How are fans reacting to the high turnout of Padres fans spring training coverage at the Arizona Cactus League this year, and what does it suggest about fan engagement heading into the 2026 season?

#5 What was it like to see the New York Yankees Aaron Judge sitting in a Team USA uniform that he will wear for the WBC?

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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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Joe Lacob still a favorite to buy Padres

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Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is the leading candidate to buy the San Diego Padres but will have to keep the Padres in San Diego and will not be able to move them to Oakland. (file photo New York Times)

Joe Lacob is still the favorite to buy the Padres

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By Amaury Pi Gonzalez

Joe Lacob tried to buy these teams in the past: the Oakland A’s, the Los Angeles Angels, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Today, he is considered the favorite to buy the San Diego Padres, who are officially on the market. Bids are expected by the end of February 2026. The San Diego franchise is valued between $1.9 billion and $2.3 billion; however, the current ownership may seek around $3 billion.

While some reports label Lacob a leading suitor, other potential buyers are involved as well. Lacob, who also owns the NBA Golden State Warriors and the WNBA Golden State Valkyries, confirmed he has toured Petco Park in San Diego. While he has not yet committed to a final decision, all reports indicate he remains the leading suitor for the franchise.

Joe Lacob attempted to buy the Oakland Athletics in 2005 , reaching a verbal agreement to purchase the team from then-owner Stephen Schott for approximately $180 million. However, then-MLB Commissioner Bud Selig blocked the sale, favoring a bid from John Fisher and Lew Wolff, which ultimately led to Lacob purchasing the Golden State Warriors instead.

Lacob maintained a standing offer to buy the Oakland Athletics from John Fisher for over a decade, while expressing interest in buying the team for many years (over a decade). His standing offer to buy the team from Fisher and keep it in Oakland until 2022.

The A’s under Fisher are on their way to conclude a 3-year stay at Sacramento, the city they are using as a stopover until he inaugurates his new indoor park Las Vegas, Nevada. How much have MLB franchises appreciated during the past 40 years? Walter Haas Jr., then-chairman of Levi Strauss & Co., purchased the Oakland Athletics from Charlie O. Finley for $12.7 million on August 23, 1980.

Quote: “The Stock Market is a better investment than owning an MLB team” – Rob Manfred (2022), Commissioner of Baseball.

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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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Warriors owner could buy the Padres and move them out of San Diego?

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Could the San Diego Padres move out of San Diego and out of Petco Park as the team goes up for sale. The Padres most likely will try and sell to someone who will keep the Padres in San Diego. (photo by Tripadvisor)

Warriors owners could buy the Padres and move them out of San Diego?

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By Amaury Pi-Gonzalez

In November, the Padres’ ownership had hired an investment bank to explore the sale of the team. The majority owner of the Golden State Warriors, Joe Lacob, had been interested in buying a Major League team, particularly the Oakland A’s, but could not because the current owner, John  Fisher, would not sell. Looks like Lacob is interested in buying the San Diego Padres. Some are saying he will buy the Padres and then move the team from San Diego to another city. Some A’s fans (not the ones in Sacramento who are temporary fans, just like the team) are speculating that the city could be Oakland.

The five most important questions:

 1-Could Joe Lacob buy the Padres? A: Yes. Of course, he would make an attractive offer in the billions, so there is a very good possibility he could buy the Padres.

2. Would the purchase of the San Diego Padres be accepted?  A: Maybe. Major League Baseball (MLB) teams will need approval from the other owners. Usually, it requires a super majority, for example, 23 out of 30. As part of background checks, the owner-to-be will also be vetted to ensure they meet financial requirements and other criteria. Lacob, the majority owner of the Golden State Warriors, an NBA team, was recently valued by FORBES at $11 Billion, which is more than the 49ers’ $8 billion and the Giants’ $4 billion.

3. Could Mr.Lacob then move the Padres out of San Diego?   A-Not Likely  Lacob needs the other league’s teams’ approval (the Padres are in the National League; if he moves them to an American League city, what then).  You need a new stadium, or move to a city with an MLB-quality stadium ready for play with MLB  capacity, with a good media market and a good fan base.

4-Commissioner’s Office. A-Don’t know. It will play a big part in all of this. There will be significant relocation fees paid by Lacob to existing teams in the new territory, all while navigating territorial rules and the Commissioner’s office’s usual politics.

5-The San Francisco Giants. (Who knows?)In the case of Mr.Lacob, if he wants to relocate the Padres to Oakland. The Giants have territorial rights in San José, but not Oakland. It sounds easy, but it is not; these things tend to take on a “life of their own”. If you live in the Bay Area, I do not have to tell you about our third-largest city, most famous for losing three pro-franchises in the last decade.

Seems impossible for this to happen. But maybe, just maybe, Joe Lacob’s pipe dream is to do the impossible.

Quote: It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney

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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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: San Diego Padres might have a New Owner, with a Bay Area connection

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Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob had been shopping to buy the Oakland A’s before they moved to Sacramento but the A’s weren’t for sale. He might be interested in the San Diego Padres who are up for sale. (Joe Lacob photo)

San Diego Padres might have a New Owner, with a Bay Area connection

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

The San Diego Padres are up for sale, and with Joe Lacob’s history of interest in MLB teams, he could be a potential buyer. Lacob’s previous attempts to purchase baseball franchises, including the Oakland A’s and the Los Angeles Angels. Lacob currently owns the NBA Golden State Warriors and the WNBA Golden State Valkyries. Could Lacob be expanding his sports empire?

Joe Lacob offered to buy the Oakland A’s in 2005 when Lewis Wolff and John Fisher were the owners. As a matter of fact, in an interview with John Shea, then with the San Francisco Chronicle, now with the San Francisco Standard, Lacob went into detail about when he offered to buy the A’s in 2005 for $180 million.

It is well known that Lacob had a “standing offer” to purchase the Oakland A’s from John Fisher for years, and always maintained that the team belongs in Oakland. As recently as 2023, Lacob and Fisher reported interactions regarding a potential purchase, but Lacob did not actively pursue it when Fisher seemed committed to his team.

Ownership history of the San Diego Padres: C.Arnholt Smith, followed by John Kroc and Joan Kroc of Mc Donalds’s fame, next Tom Wernes, John Moores, and the group led by Ron Fowler. The most recent/current owners were Peter Seidler and John Seidler, who became the principal owner in 2023 following Peter’s death.

The San Diego Padres franchise began in 1936 in the PCL, playing in San Diego until 1968. In 1969, they became an expansion team in the Major Leagues, playing in the National League. The First Manager of the San Diego Padres was Cuban-born Preston Gómez in 1969.

The first Latino Major League managers in history also born in Cuba: Miguel “Mike” González, who served as the interim manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1938.

Padres are one of five teams who never won a World Series; Padres, Mariners, Brewers, Rockies, Tampa Bay Too bad for Oakland and A’s fans that Lacob couldn’t buy the A’s; he is a winner, unlike the man who owns the team today.

Quote about baseball owners – Stewardship and fan accountability “It’s a stewardship. We have an obligation. We are accountable to the fans and to the city. If you don’t approach it that way, you shouldn’t be an owner in my opinion,” said Phillies owner John Middleton.

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.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com