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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The Athletics and the Atrociuos The American League West

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Former Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown who was fired by the Astros on Mon Aug 24, 2026 is the third AL West general manager to be fired this season. (AP file photo)

The Athletics and the Atrocious The American League West

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

My dad used to tell me (in Spanish): “En la tierra del ciego, el tuerto es rey.”In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

That is the situation in the American League West: as of today, the five teams are under .500, but somebody will eventually win it. Monday, the Houston Astros dismissed their General Manager, Dana Brown. On August 7, the Athletics dismissed David Forst, their longtime general manager; earlier, on June 27, the Los Angeles Angels axed their GM, Perry Minasian. 

Of the five General Managers in the division, only two are still employed: Texas Rangers Ross Fernstermaker and Seattle Mariners Justin Hollander. Is the guillotine greased and ready in Texas and Seattle? That would be something.

Today: One of the top candidates for MVP in the American League is Cuban-born Jordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros. He would not be the first MVP to win the league playing for a bad team. In 1958, Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks won it, with a club record of 72-82, Ernie (Let’s play two) Banks was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.

Trivia: See how good you are, and are you surprised?  

Q: Who owns the record for the longest General Manager tenure in MLB history without being fired?

A: Brian Cashman is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the New York Yankees. He has held this role since 1998, making him the longest-serving general manager in franchise history until today. That is 28 years and counting,

General Managers’ Salaries? Major League Baseball General Managers earn between $1 million and $4 million per year, but some elite executives make up to $5 million to $ 10 million annually.

Quote: “It is the nature of being the general manager of a baseball team that you have to remain on familiar terms with people you are continually trying to screw”

Famous quote by author Michael Lewis in his bestselling book Moneyball.

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. 

San Francisco Giants podcast Ryan Hannagan: Giants Wisenhunt gets the call against Reds Monday to open series

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San Francisco Giants starter Carson Wisenhunt will face the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Mon Aug 24, 2026 (AP file photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Ryan Hannagan:

#1 How did Jonah Cox contribute offensively for the San Francisco Giants against the Boston Red Sox, and what milestone did he reach with his home run?

#2 What impact did Bryce Eldridge have at the plate after collecting two hits and an RBI Eldridge is out due to the passing of his grandfather?

#3 How did Victor Bericoto’s RBI single help the Giants establish an early lead, and what happened to him later in the game?

#4 How did Christian Koss’s seventh-inning inside-the-park-style home run briefly give the Giants momentum, and why couldn’t San Francisco hold on?

#5 The Giants open up a three game set with the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park on Monday night going for Cincinnati RHP Chase Burns (14-2 ERA 2.51) for San Francisco LHP Carson Wisenhunt (3-4, ERA 7.03) first pitch 6:45pm PDT

Ryan Hannagan filled in for Marko Ukalovic for the San Francisco Giants podcasts heard each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason: A’s open homestand against Twins Monday night

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Sacramento A’s Lawrence Butler (4) scores in the top of the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Sun Aug 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 How did Brian Serven’s three-run home run help spark the A’s six-run fifth inning and change the momentum of the game against the Houston Astros on Sunday?

#2 What did Max Muncy contribute to the A’s comeback, and how important was his home run in giving Sacramento the lead?

#3 How would you evaluate Brady Basso’s start, particularly after he allowed four runs early in his hometown pitching debut?

#4 How did Lawrence Butler and Tommy White contribute to the A’s 10-hit offensive attack?

#5 The A’s open up a three game homestand against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Starting pitchers for Minnesota RHP Zebby Matthews (7-8 ERA 5.12) for Sacramento LHP Jeffrey Springs (3-11 ERA 6.02) first pitch 6:40pm PDT.

Sacramento A’s podcast with Daniel Dullum Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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. 

Bay FC shuts out Houston 1-0 in Sunday match

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The Dash’s Lisa Boattin (right) shoots against Karlie Lema of Bay FC during Sunday’s game in San Jose, Calif. Thearon W. Henderson/NWSL via Getty Images

By William Espy

SAN JOSE–Bay FC were looking to avenge their recent road loss to the Houston Dash as they returned to PayPal Park on Sunday afternoon. Jenna Nighswonger was in the starting lineup at a home game for the first time as well. Bay FC wound up shutting out Houston 1-0 at Pay Pal Park.

In the 12th minute, a defensive misstep by Houston gave Karlie Lema the ball with just the goalkeeper, Jane Campbell, to beat. Campbell made a fantastic diving save to deny the Bay forward, keeping the game deadlocked at 0-0. 

Two minutes later, Jordan Silkowitz made a pair of big saves of her own to prevent the Dash from getting a lead. Natalie Hammond was certainly a thorn in Bay FC’s side physically early in the game, picking up multiple fouls in the opening 15 minutes. 

Kennedy Fuller received a well-placed pass from Claire Hutton inside the 18-yard box in the 22nd minute, but once again, Campbell made a save. 

Kate Faasse collided with Silkowitz during a Dash attack late in the first half, fortunately both players were able to get back to their feet and remain in the game.

The game remained tied heading into halftime, but Karlie Lema had a strong scoring opportunity just seconds into the second half. Superb defensive play by Houston cut off the scoring chance though, as the ball went out for a goal kick. 

After Bay’s first attack of the half, momentum swung in Houston’s favor. They maintained offensive pressure for quite a while, forcing Silkowitz to make a number of saves but Bay struggled to get the ball out of their own half. 

Just past the hour mark, Bay gained some momentum of their own, launching a lengthy attack.

In the 76th minute, Silkowitz made a save but the ball started spinning toward the goal until Sydney Collins was able to clear it off of the goal line to maintain the tie. 

The first yellow card of the night was shown to Collins in the 84th minute. 

After Keira Barry hit the goalpost on a goal kick, the rebound landed directly at the feet of Cristiana Girelli who scored her first goal with Bay FC to give the home side a late lead in the 89th minute. 

Bay FC held on to end their five-match winless streak, keeping their playoff dreams alive in the process. 

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum: A’s just get by Astros; Muncy’s home run key in 7-6 win

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Sacramento A’s Max Muncy rounds the bases after hitting a top of the seventh home run against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Sun Aug 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 How did Brian Serven’s three-run home run help spark the A’s six-run fifth inning and change the momentum of the game?

#2 What did Max Muncy contribute to the A’s comeback, and how important was his home run in giving Sacramento the lead?

#3 How would you evaluate Brady Basso’s start, particularly after he allowed four runs early in his hometown pitching debut?

#4 How did Lawrence Butler and Tommy White contribute to the A’s 10-hit offensive attack?

#5 What did Jack Perkins do in relief to help the A’s protect their comeback victory after Basso’s early struggles?

Sacramento A’s podcast with Daniel Dullum Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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. 

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Brewers Misiorowski pitches six scoreless in win over Braves; ChiSox come back to beat the Mets; plus more news

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Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Ballpark in Milwaukee on Fri Aug 21, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 Brewers beat Braves behind Jacob Misiorowski’s gem — Milwaukee won 2–1, with Misiorowski throwing six scoreless innings in a matchup against NL Cy Young contender Chris Sale. The Brewers have won five of six.

#2 White Sox rally from four-run deficit to walk off Mets — Chicago erased a 4–0 hole with three homers in the sixth, then Jake Rogers delivered a two-run walk-off shot for a 6–4 victory.

#3 Yankees edge Blue Jays; Spencer Jones hits go-ahead homer — New York won 3–1 for its fifth straight victory, while Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the seventh before the Yankees broke through.

#4 Dodgers win in 10 but lose Andy Pages to hand injury — Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 5–4 in extra innings, but Pages suffered a broken hand, putting another important Dodgers bat on the injury list.

#5 Phillies keep rolling with seventh straight win — Philadelphia beat St. Louis 7–6 in extra innings, with Alec Bohm’s extra-base hit providing the decisive blow and extending the club’s winning streak to seven.

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s use big rally to overtake Astros 7-6

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Sacramento A’s Brian Serven slugs a three run home run in the top of the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid in Houston on Sun Aug 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

After trailing by six runs after four innings, the Athletics tied the game in the fifth inning and eventually surged ahead on Max Muncy’s solo home run in the seventh on Sunday, as the A’s defeated Houston 7-6.

The A’s won two of their three games in Houston. Muncy hit his home run to left-center off Astros reliever Steven Okert, and Jack Perkins earned his first victory since April.

In the top of the fifth, Donovan Walton led off with a base hit and Darrell Hernaiz walked. Brian Serven followed with a three-run home run, cutting the Astros lead in half.

Henry Bolte singled and, after a strikeout, Zack Gelof was hit by a pitch prior to Lawrence Butler’s run-scoring double. Tommy White delivered a two-run single to tie the game at 6-6.

The Athletics used a bullpen game and Houston scored three runs off opener Brady Basso in the first, including a two-run home run by Jose Altuve.

In the Astros second, Perkins walked the bases loaded and issued an RBI walk to Altuve, making it 4-0. Perkins gave up three hits with six strikeouts and five walks in five innings, but got his first win since April 18.

Hogan Harris earned his 13th save for the Athletics.

The A’s went 2-5 on the seven-game road trip to Kansas City and Houston. The back-to-back losses to the A’s dropped Houston to 65-66 and the Astros and Texas are now tied atop the AL West.

A’s host the Minnesota Twins starting a three game series. Starting pitchers: For Minnesota RHP Zebby Matthews (7-8 ERA 5.12) to Sacramento Jeffrey Springs (3-11 ERA 6.02) first pitch 6:40pm PDT at Sutter Health Park.

San Francisco Giants game wrap: Giants Get Swept By Red Sox After Taking Early Lead 5-4

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The bat of the Boston Red Sox Wilson Contreas (right) just misses San Francisco Giants catcher Andrew Knizner (left) in the bottom of the third inning at Fenway Park in Boston (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Sunday afternoon the San Francisco Giants (52-77) finished up their series with the Boston Red Sox (70-59) looking to avoid being swept. Once again the Giants took an early lead scoring two runs in the first inning.

They would score another run in the top of the second taking a 3-0 lead when Jonah Cox hit a solo homer. The Red Sox began to make their move in the bottom of the second inning scoring a run off a Nick Sogard long ball and the score was 3-1.

Boston struck again in the third inning scoring another run and the San Francisco lead was in jeopardy the score now 3-2. The fourth inning was disastrous for Giants starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson who had already given up three runs and now giving another couple of doubles and the tying run in the game.

With the score tied at three JT Brubaker relieved Wilkinson only to allow two more Red Sox runs. Boston took the 5-3 lead into the seventh inning. San Francisco scored a run in the seventh inning and trailed by a single run 5-4 but did not threaten again.

They were unable to tie up this game in the eighth inning. They went three and out in the ninth inning. Aroldis Chapman who is having an excellent season had yet another win under his belt with Sunday’s save in the top of the ninth inning. With the 5-4 win, the Red Sox had swept the series. Boston now trails the Yankees by three games in the American League East.

GAME RECAP

The San Giants got another nice start in game three of their series with the Boston Red Sox. Rafael Devers walked and advanced to third on a Willy Adames single. Bryce Eldridge also singled and drove Devers home for the first run of the game.

Victor Bericoto singled and the Giants were having a very productive first inning. The Bericoto single drove in Adames and San Francisco had a 2-0 lead. Matt Wilkinson got his second start in this game after a great start last week. He struggled to start giving up two singles but Boston was unable to score leaving the two runners stranded.

The Giants Jonah Cox homered to start the second inning and San Francisco had a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the third. The Red Sox forged their comeback starting in the bottom of the inning with a Nick Sogard home run cutting the Giants lead to 3-1.

San Francisco got very little offense in the top of the third inning. Boston continued their rally in the bottom of the inning. Jahmai Jones tripled and a Ceddanne Rafaela single drove Jones home for a second run and with the score 3-2 things got a bit uncomfortable for the Giants. Giants starting pitcher Wilkinson started to struggle giving up three runs, a triple and a home run through three innings.

There was more trouble awaiting Matt Wilkinson giving up two doubles to start the fourth inning and would be relieved by JT Brubaker. Nick Sogard doubled and drove Connor Wong home and this game was tied at three apiece. Brubaker gave up a Mickey Gasper double and with Wong on base another run came home and the Red Sox had taken the lead 4-3. A Rafaela single drove Gasper home and Boston went into the fifth inning now leading 5-3

Boston took the 5-3 lead into the seventh inning. San Francisco finally had their first base runner in the top of the seventh since the fourth inning their offense becoming very quiet Christian Koss had reached first base on an infield single and scored on a throwing error by Wilyer Abreu.

The Giants now trailed by a single run 5-4. The Red Sox went three and out with Sam Hentges on the mound. Hentges had relieved Brubaker since the middle of the sixth inning.

San Francisco struggled in the eighth inning unable to get that tying run and this game went into the top of the ninth inning with the Red Sox still leading 5-4. The Giants were down to their last three outs.

Aroldis Chapman would try to close out this game for the Red Sox and finish the series with a sweep. Jung Hoo Lee grounded out for the first out. Andrew Knizner ground out and Jonah Cox struck out and that was the ball game with the Red Sox sweeping this series and winning game three 5-4. Despite trailing at times during this series Boston continued to find a way to win and the Giants continue to try and weather some serious struggles.

GAME NOTES

The bottom of the fourth inning was the turning point of this game. The Giants looked excellent early in the game but it turned around quickly. They scored the two early runs and added another in the top of the third but their offense went pretty cold for the rest of the game.

Boston began to chip away with runs in the second and third innings. Then it all came apart in the fourth inning when Boston scored three runs taking a 5-3 lead. All the momentum swung in favor of the Red Sox at that point.

The Giants did fight back scoring a run in the seventh inning but just couldn’t get that tying run. San Francisco couldn’t stop Boston’s middle-inning comeback. Once the Red Sox took that 5-3 lead the Giants were playing catch-up for the rest of the game. The Giants were in position to avoid getting swept but a stalled out offense put that to rest.

San Francisco starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson had a bit of a mixed but encouraging outing today. He pitched 3 2/3 innings. He was able to give the Giants nearly four innings in only his second major-league start.

He gave up seven hits, four earned runs with two strikeouts and now has a 6.35 ERA. He was able to keep Boston from immediately blowing the game wide open after the Giants took their early lead. Most importantly, he was not the reason that San Francisco lost. The biggest issue was what happened after he left and Boston was able to turn the game around.

Monday San Francisco will take on the Cincinnati Reds in a three game series back home at Oracle Park. Carson Whisenhunt will take the mound for the Giants with a 3-4 win/loss record and a 7.03 ERA. The Reds plan on starting Chase Burns. He has a 14-2 win/loss record and a 2.51 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:45 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders hang on for the win; Vegas edges Texans 22-20 on Thursday Night Football

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws under pressure from the Houston Texans defense in the first half at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez

#1 How impressive was Aidan O’Connell’s fourth-quarter performance, including the game-winning 1-yard touchdown run with just 14 seconds remaining?

#2 What did Fernando Mendoza show in his second preseason game, despite throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown?

#3 How important were Dylan Laube and Dare Ogunbowale in helping the Raiders overcome their 17-point deficit with touchdown runs?

#4 What did Malik Benson and the other young Raiders receivers show as Las Vegas evaluated its offensive depth?

#5 How much confidence should Raiders fans have in the defense, particularly young players such as Jermod McCoy and Treydan Stukes, after the defense settled down following Houston’s fast start?

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s game wrap: A’s rally late to defeat Astros 4-3

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Sacramento A’s Lawrence Butler (4) is congratulated by Max Muncy (3) after scoring in the top of the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Sat Aug 22, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

A strong start from Jacob Lopez and a late rally gave the Sacramento Athletics a 4-3 win at Houston over the Houston Astros Saturday, snapping a eve-game losing streak.

Lopez gave up one run on three hits while striking out nine – a season high – while throwing 40 pitches in six innings. Luis Medina (5-3) picked up the win in relief and Elvis Alvarado earned his third save, striking out two in a scoreless ninth.

Houston was leading 3-1 in the top of the eighth when Jeff McNeil left off for the A’s with a base hit, followed by a walk issued to Zack Gelof. Alika Williams bunted them to second and third, McNeil scored on a wild pitch and Gelof scored the tying run on Lawrence Butler’s RBI single.

The A’s took a 4-3 lead when Tommy White hit a double and Jonah Heim drove him in with a run-scoring groundout.

Donovan Walton opened the scoring for the A’s with a solo home run to center that was hit an estimated 422 feet. The Astros tied the game in the bottom of the fourth on an RBI double by Yainer Diaz. Houston took a 3-1 lead in the seventh on Daulton Varsha’s solo home run and an RBI single.

Hunter Brown started for the Astros and worked 5 2/3 innings. Bennett Sousa (1-2) took the loss.

In Sunday’s series finale, Brady Basso (0-0, 2.91) starts for the A’s and Cristian Javier (1-4, 5.44) is on the mound for Houston in a matchup of right-handers. Game time is 11 a.m. Pacific.

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.