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MLB The Show podcast Stephen Ruderman: Nats fire Martinez ex manager says it wasn’t the coaches fault; Betts and Soto not selected to All Star Game but Kershaw is; plus more news

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Former Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez was fired by Nats general manager Mike Rizzo on Sun Jul 6, 2025. Martinez heads back to the Washington dugout after making a pitching change against the Boston Red Sox. Martinez was fired after the game. (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The Washington Nationals Sunday night fired manager Dave Martinez. Martinez was fired by general manager Mike Rizzo, Rizzo in turned was fired by the Nationals after firing Martinez. The firing came after the Nats got swept by the Boston Red Sox in a 6-4 loss. Martinez told the assembled reporters after the game that’s it’s not the coaching or the coaches fault. The Nats are in fifth place in the NL East as they prepare to face the St Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.

#2 The roster for the 2025 All Star Game will have 19 players who will be at the Summer Classic for the first time. While the Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts and the New York Mets Juan Soto were not selected Dodgers left hand pitcher Clayton Kershaw was. Kershaw a three time Cy Young Award winner and made his first All Star appearance in 2011.

#3 What a way to come back Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler pitched a one hitter in his first complete game. The last time Wheeler had a complete game was in 2021. Wheeler and the Phillies got a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. Wheeler who improved his record to 9-2 was the NL pitcher of the month in June. Wheeler struck out 12 hitters and didn’t walk anyone and threw 108 pitches.

#4 Another well pitched game as Milwaukee Brewers right pitcher Brandon Woodruf struck out eight hitters, gave up only two hits in six innings against the Miami Marlins Sunday. Woodruff picked his first win since September 23, 2023 after recovering from shoulder surgery in the 2023 season.

#5  Pittsburgh Pirates centerfielder Oneil Cruz threw a 105.2 mph out to catcher Henry Davis as the Seattle Mariners JP Crawford tried to score at the plate. The ball was the second hardest thrown ball for assisted out from the outfield since statcast kept track since 2015. No doubt about it Cruz has a rifle for an arm.

Stephen Ruderman is a MLB podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco Giants Podcast Michael Villanueva and Vince Cestone: Giants Bounce back with help from hometown kid, Giants win to even series

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San Francisco Giants Willy Adames flies out to second base in the top of the ninth inning against the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park at West Sacramento on Sat Jul 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants even the series against the Athletics on Saturday evening of a final score, 7-2.

#1 Willy Adames brought in four runs and came up clutch with two-out hits in back-to-back innings. How valuable has he been to this lineup, especially in moments where the Giants offense hasn’t been shown out in games?

#2 With a 416-foot rocket to left-center for his 14th homer of the year, Heliot Ramos is quickly turning heads and making a strong case as one of the Giants’ emerging power threats.

#3 Growing up in Rocklin, California, which is close to Sacramento, Logan Webb had a powerful performance in front of his hometown audience. How exceptional was that performance, and where does Webb stand in this Giants rotation in terms of leadership and consistency? With also special congratulations to him as he was named National League All-Stars along with Robbie Ray and Randy Rodriguez.

#4 In the sixth inning, Brett Wisely had a huge moment, helping to end the game with a two-run double. Although he doesn’t often get attention, how important are such depth plays to the Giants’ chances of remaining competitive in the end?

#5 With Brett Wisely stepping up in Saturday’s win, the Giants will look to carry that momentum back home as they open a tough series against the Phillies. Landen Roupp, sitting at 6–5 with a 3.48 ERA, is set to take the mound against Cristopher Sánchez, who enters with a 7–2 record and a 2.68 ERA — making for a key matchup to kick off the homestand.

Michael Villanueva helps and contributes to the our San Francisco Giants podcasts.

Sacramento A’s Relocation Daniel Dullum podcast: How Chan Ho Park and Suga’s investment will help A’s move forward with Vegas move

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Park seen pitching on Jun 28, 2008 against the Anaheim Angels is part of an investment team that will pay $70 million for part ownership of the Sacramento Athletics and invest in their move to Las Vegas (AP file photo)

Sacramento A’s Relocation Daniel Dullum podcast:

#1 Daniel, former Major League pitcher Chan Ho Park and K Pop star Suga have both invested in the Athletics. Both Park and Suga invested $70 million into the A’s and will be minority owners of the Athletics.

#2 A’s owner John Fisher had been looking for investors to help pay the construction costs for the Vegas ballpark. The cost was running at $1.75 billion but Fisher recently said he was looking at a $2 billion price tag.

#3 With Suga and Park now stepping into the picture and if Fisher can close the sale of his MLS team the San Jose Earthquakes that should cover the remaining balance of the construction costs. His asking price for the Earthquakes is $600 million.

#4 Park’s involvement in the A’s is part of the better part of bridging Korean baseball with MLB and the Athletics. Currently there are four active Korean players in Major League baseball and Park’s investment will give Korean baseball development that much more of a lift.

#5 With the shovels in the ground and Fisher getting investment help from Park and Suga and the future sale of the Earthquakes it all looks like the A’s are signed sealed and delivered for Vegas.

Join Daniel Dullum for the A’s Relocation podcasts each Sunday 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

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MLB The Show Charlie O: With the recent accusations of gambling in baseball are the games tainted?

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary leave involving gambling on baseball. Ortiz is part of a investigation and was accused of gambling activity on pitches thrown on June 15, 2025 in Seattle and against the St Louis Cardinals on June 27, 2025. In this photo Ortiz is pitching against the Sacramento A’s on Sat Jun 21, 2025 in West Sacramento (AP News photo)

MLB The Show Charlie O:

#1 With the suspension of Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz for gambling on the game is this a trend that is rising or is this something that has been going on in baseball for sometime now.

#2 Ortiz was accused of throwing pitches for wide ones or walking hitter, giving up hits that he had bet on what’s your take on those accusations.

#3 Charlie you have to look back on former Pittsburgh Pirate Tucupito Marcano who was permanently banned from MLB for betting on his own team last season. Marcano bet on 25 Pirates games that he didn’t play in. It also was reported that he bet on 400 MLB games.

#4 With the suspensions of both Ortiz and Marcano and it can go the other way where betters can get upset like one did overseas and threaten Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr for losing a game. How much are these games authentic and which games are thrown?

#5 With the MLB’s association with gambling sponsorships which include high profile on line betting organizations like Draft Kings and Fan Duel to name two high profile on line gambling places where players can bet on baseball does that leave it things wide open for players to wager themselves?

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

San Francisco Giants and Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Wagaman: Giants hurting on offense A’s Severino trying to get tracked

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Sacramento A’s Nick Kurtz looks skyward after hitting a two run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants and Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Wagaman:

#1 There were fireworks in the ballpark on Friday night and that was before the post game fireworks show when the Sacramento A’s blasted the San Francisco Giants 11-2 in lopsided slugfest.

#2 Sacramento pitcher JP Sears pitched in six scoreless innings while the A’s Nick Kurtz and Denzel Clarke blasted a home run a piece.

#3 The A’s Jacob Wilson and Brent Rooker provided some punch both had a RBI each of the first six runs off Giants starter Justin Verlander who is 0-6. The A’s had a 6-0 lead after three innings of play. Is it time for Verlander to step down into the starting role?

#4 The was delayed in the middle of the sixth inning after home plate umpire Andy Fletcher took a foul tip off the mask. Fletcher was replaced by umpire Tripp Gibson who worked behind the plate.

#5 Giants have been hurting on offense how important is it for them to have Matt Chapman back in the line up tonight?

#6 Giants and A’s go at it again Saturday night with a 7:05pm PT first pitch at Sutter Health Park. Starting pitcher for the Giants RHP Logan Webb (7-6 ERA 2.61) for the A’s RHP Luis Severino (2-9 ERA 5.09)

Michael Wagaman is an Associated Press reporter and a MLB podcast contributor 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. 

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman: Is it time for Verlander to step down from starting role?

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander has struggled and is still looking for his first win of the season Verlander is currently 0-6 after losing to the Sacramento A’s on Fri Jul 4, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman:

#1 There were fireworks in the ballpark on Friday night and that was before the post game fireworks show when the Sacramento A’s blasted the San Francisco Giants 11-2 in lopsided slugfest.

#2 Sacramento pitcher JP Sears pitched in six scoreless innings while the A’s Nick Kurtz and Denzel Clarke blasted a home run a piece.

#3 The A’s Jacob Wilson and Brent Rooker provided some punch both had a RBI each of the first six runs off Giants starter Justin Verlander who is 0-6. The A’s had a 6-0 lead after three innings of play. Is it time for Verlander to step down into the starting role?

#4 The was delayed in the middle of the sixth inning after home plate umpire Andy Fletcher took a foul tip off the mask. Fletcher was replaced by umpire Tripp Gibson who worked behind the plate.

#5 Giants have been hurting on offense how important is it for them to have Matt Chapman back in the line up tonight?

#6 Giants and A’s go at it again Saturday night with a 7:05pm PT first pitch at Sutter Health Park. Starting pitcher for the Giants RHP Logan Webb (7-6 ERA 2.61) for the A’s RHP Luis Severino (2-9 ERA 5.09)

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s launch the fireworks pounding Giants 11-2 at Sutter Health to open series

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Sacramento A’s starter JP Sears deals against the San Francisco Giants line up at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Sat Jul 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 There were fireworks in the ballpark on Friday night and that was before the post game fireworks show when the Sacramento A’s blasted the San Francisco Giants 11-2 in lopsided slugfest.

#2 Sacramento pitcher JP Sears pitched in six scoreless innings while the A’s Nick Kurtz and Denzel Clarke blasted a home run a piece.

#3 The A’s Jacob Wilson and Brent Rooker provided some punch both had a RBI each of the first six runs off Giants starter Justin Verlander. The A’s had a 6-0 lead after three innings of play.

#4 The was delayed in the middle of the sixth inning after home plate umpire Andy Fletcher took a foul tip off the mask. Fletcher was replaced by umpire Tripp Gibson who worked behind the plate.

#5 Giants and A’s go at it again Saturday night with a 7:05pm PT first pitch at Sutter Health Park. Starting pitcher for the Giants RHP Logan Webb (7-6 ERA 2.61) for the A’s RHP Luis Severino (2-9 ERA 5.09)

Jeremiah Salmonson is a Sacramento A’s podcast contributor 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. 

That’s Amaury News and Commentary–Ex MLB Pitcher Chan Ho Park investing in the Athletics 

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Former MLB pitcher Chan Ho Park (left) hugs San Diego Padres Ha Seong Kim after throwing out the first pitch on opening day between the Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul South Korea on Wed Mar 20, 2025. Park with K Pop star Suga (Min Yoon-gi) are investing in the Athletics move to Las Vegas (AP News file photo)

Ex MLB Pitcher Chan Ho Park investing in the Athletics

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Chan Ho Park and Suga (Min Yoon-gi), a member of the famous K-Pop group BTS, are investing in a private equity fund led by Park’s firm, Team61. The investors are joining a group of investors backing the Athletics at a $2 billion evaluation in their bid to relocate to Las Vegas, according to multiple reports.

The private fund, valued at approximately $70 million, plans to acquire 2-3 percent of newly issued Athletics shares to support the team’s effort for a new stadium in Las Vegas. Joining Suga and Park in the investment fund are other notable figures, including Lee Man-deuk of Samchully Co. and Mike Joo, COO of Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s investment banking division.

Suga, who recently completed his mandatory military service and is known for his philanthropic efforts—including a ₩5 billion (approximately $3.6 million) donation to Severance Hospital in Seoul—is expected to bring cultural cachet and global branding power to the A’s as they prepare for their Las Vegas debut.

Suga has traveled the world with the popular Korean group K-Pop, including the last few years at the Oakland Coliseum for concerts. Chan Ho Park pitched for 17 seasons in the MLB, winning 124 games and accumulating 1,715 strikeouts.

Park was the first Korean pitcher in the major leagues, beginning his career with the Dodgers from 1994 to 2001, then pitching for the Padres, Mets, Phillies, Yankees, and Pirates. He aims to enhance the Athletics’ involvement in Asian baseball, an influence that could benefit the team as they prepare to enter their new era in Las Vegas.

The two most popular sports in Korea are baseball and football(soccer). Baseball is the most attended spectator sport. The KBO League is a major draw as the top league in baseball, boasting high attendance and a strong following.

An interesting move for the A’s as they attempt to gain influence and eventually recruit talent for their system within the Asian baseball market. Currently, the Dodgers have the top two Japanese stars in MLB, leading the way in Japan with the two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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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San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva: Ray goes the distance against Arizona; SF-Sac battle of NorCal starts tonight

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San Francisco Giants Willy Adames swings for a third inning RBI double against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on Thu Jul 3, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 San Francisco pitcher Robbie Ray was lights out pitching into the ninth something the Giants don’t see very often. He was simply amazing allowing three hits, two earned runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. The Giants offense was excellent with 12 hits while Arizona only had three hits.

#2 San Francisco got this game underway in a repeat of Wednesday’s game scoring two runs in the first inning. Heliot Ramos got the game off to a great start hitting a double driving Willy Adames home for a 1-0 lead.

#3 Jung Hoo Lee who had a dynamite game Wednesday also got a nice start in game four Thursday sacrificing Rafael Devers home for the 2-0 lead.

#4 Ray was didn’t get run support in the three loses that he had but got run support Thursday night for the 8-2 win.

#5 The Giants will send Justin Verlander to the mound as he continues to look for his first win this season. He has a 0-5 win/loss record and a 4.26 ERA. The A’s will start JP Sears who comes into the game with a 6-7 win/loss record and a 5.09 ERA.

Michael Villanueva does the Giants podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco’s Robbie Ray Pitches a Complete Game Beating Arizona 7-2

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San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray was dealing keeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in check and going the distance on Thu Jul 3, 2025 at Chase Field in Phoenix (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Game four in the series between the San Francisco Giants (47-41) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (43-44) ended up with each team winning two games for a series tie 2-2.

San Francisco pitcher Robbie Ray was lights out pitching into the ninth something the Giants don’t see very often. He was simply amazing allowing three hits, two earned runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. The Giants offense was excellent with 12 hits while Arizona only had three hits.

Game recap: San Francisco got this game underway in a repeat of Wednesday’s game scoring two runs in the first inning. Heliot Ramos got the game off to a great start hitting a double driving Willy Adames home for a 1-0 lead. Jung Hoo Lee who had a dynamite game Wednesday also got a nice start in game four Thursday sacrificing Rafael Devers home for the 2-0 lead.

The Giants would add two more runs in the third inning taking a 4-0 lead. Adames doubled driving Mike Yastrzemski home and San Francisco again had a terrific start in this game. Giant’s pitcher Ray was plowing through the Diamondbacks. Arizona went three and out in the first four innings and did not have a single hit until the fifth inning.

Arizona finally got up on the scoreboard in the fifth with their first hit of the game. It was a good one too, a solo home run to left but trailing 4-1 they still had a lot of work to do considering they were really struggling offensively. Much of their struggle at the plate had everything to do with the work on the mound from Ray. After the home run the Diamondbacks went three and out.

The Giants would score a couple more runs in the seventh inning taking a significant lead 6-1. Rafael Devers delivered the blow with a double that scored two runners, Andrew Knizner and Adames. Arizona’s Lourdes Gurriel Jr doubled in the bottom of the seventh but that would be all for the Diamondbacks.

The game went into the ninth inning with San Francisco still leading 6-1. The Giants had three singles in a row in the inning where they loaded the bases and with only one out, and another run was on the horizon. Devers sacrificed Knizner home extending the Giants lead 7-1.

Arizona hit their second home run of the game another solo shot but still trailed 7-2 with one out.Ray took care of business and that was the ballgame with San Francisco tying the series winning this game 7-1. This was Ray’s second complete game of his career in a most impressive outing.

San Francisco broke out of their offensive slump in Wednesday’s game and carried it into Thursday night’s game. They had 12 hits while the Diamondbacks only had three hits thanks to the brilliance of Ray. Mike Yastrzemski and Adames had three hits apiece. The Giants had scored in four innings.

Game notes: After winning a tight extra-innings game Wednesday night 6-5, the Giants beat the Diamondbacks in the final game of the series Thursday. San Francisco had a 5-2 lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday night but let the Diamondbacks back into the game with two runs in the top of the ninth inning.

Arizona scored two runs in the ninth inning tying the game 5-5 forcing extra innings. The Giants eventually won the game in the tenth inning 6-5. The Giants win Thursday night and tied the series 2-2 as they head out to Sacramento for a series with the Sacramento Athletics Friday.

The Giants will send Justin Verlander to the mound as he continues to look for his first win this season. He has a 0-5 win/loss record and a 4.26 ERA. The A’s will start JP Sears who comes into the game with a 6-7 win/loss record and a 5.09 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 7:05 PM. San Francisco is on an offensive roll right now and will be looking to take that confidence into Sacramento.