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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Double A Midland’s Lasko has some feeling back in legs; A’s Langeliers right knee surgery out for season; plus more news

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Midland RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko suffered a fractured vertebra after colliding with teammate Devin Taylor (7) on Jun 30, 2026. Lasko says he has feeling in his legs and is positive about his rehab. (still photo from yahoo.com)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Sacramento A’s player wore Midland RockHounds double A affilate Ryan Lasko #22 T-shirts during batting practice. Lasko who collided with teammate Devin Taylor going for a fly ball Jun 30th Lasko laid motionless after the collision. Lasko underwent surgery to repair a fractured C6-C7 vertebra C-7. Lasko said that he has some feeling coming back from his feet to his knees. Lasko is the 2013 third round draft pick and is hitting .209 with six home runs.

#2 A’s All Star catcher Shea Langeliers and right hand pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. will both have surgeries that will end their seasons. For Langeliers he will have his right knee torn meniscus repaired and Leiter will have surgery to repair a right hip.

#3 Langeliers hit .263 with 23 homers, 51 RBIs in 93 ball games and became the first A’s catcher to start an All Star Game since Terry Steinbach in 1989.

#4 The New York Yankees lost another star player All Star outfielder Cody Bellinger ( is out with a Grade 2 hamstring strain according to manager Aaron Boone. Bellinger had been placed on the ten day IL and had to leave Sunday’s game in the eighth inning. The Yankees are also missing Aaron Judge ( rib injury out since May 31st) and Giancaro Stanton (out since April 24th strained right calf).

#5 When Juan Marichal the former San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame pitcher said when he was coming up through the minor leagues in the 1960s that he couldn’t eat with his teammates because restaurants were segragated then. Dick Allen said that Marichal was the best pitcher even better than Sandy Koufax as Allen said Koufax was a thrower and Marichal was a pitcher.

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. 

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Renteria: A’s Perkins takes no hitter into sixth; Sox Rafalea grand slam in sixth does in A’s 4-2

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Sacramento A’s starter Jack Perkins was dealing pitching five innings of no hit ball and going 5.2 innings allowing two runs and three walks against the Boston Red Sox at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Mon Jul 27, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Sacramento A’s pitcher Jack Perkins was going through the Boston Red Sox line up through five innings until the Red Sox Ceddanne Rafalea in the top of the sixth inning belted a grand slam homer that was all the runs the Sox would need in defeating the A’s 4-2 at Sutter Health Park to open the four game series.

#2 Perkins had control over the Sox one of the toughest line up in baseball as they have now won 18 of their last 20 games keeping the Sox off balance with a no hitter going into the sixth.

#3 The Sox Connor Wong hit a sixth inning double off Perkins for the first Sox hit. Perkins was relieved for Jose Saurez who faced Wilyer Abreu putting him on base with a walk and loading the bases. That set the table for Rafaela who hit his 11th home run.

#4 Perkins start was an impressive pitching no hit ball into the six inning going 5.2 innnings allowing two runs and walking three he had a good mix of pitches working that kept the Sox off balance earlier in the game.

#5 Red Sox and A’s play game two of the current four game series starting pitchers for Boston LHP Jake Bennett (6-3 ERA 2.58) for Sacramento LHP Gage Jump (3-6 ERA 4.42) first pitch at 6:40pm PDT.

Tony Renteria is a 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. 

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason: A’s open up four game series against red hot Red Sox Monday night

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Sacramento A’s starter Jake Perkins will get the start against the Boston Red Sox on Mon Jul 27, 2026 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 The Minnesota Twins Ryan Jeffers had quite a day at the plate on Sunday going 3-5 with three RBIs, Twins pitcher Connor Prielipp pitched for 5.2 innings allowing just one run after coming back from the IL as the Twins defeat the A’s 11-8.

#2 The Twins Kody Clemens added more offense for the Twins with two triples and one RBI. Ryan Kreidler doubled for three times and got an RBI.

#3 The A’s bullpen struggled to keep the Twins off the basepaths with the A’s scoring three runs in the sixth then another three runs in the top of the seventh but it wasn’t enough.

#4 Offensively for the A’s Nick Kurtz hit a three home run in the top of the sixth and Jeff McNeil and Carlos Cortes got two RBIs but it wasn’t enough in the Sacramento loss.

#5 The A’s return to West Sacramento Monday night to host the Boston Red Sox at Sutter Health Park. The Sox have unstoppale the have won eight of their last ten games. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1. The Sox have everything going for them with run production and great hitting. Starting pitchers for Boston LHP Payton Tolle (5-6 ERA 3.31) he’ll be opposed by Sacramento starter RHP Jake Perkins (2-5 ERA 6.75) first pitch 6:40pm PDT.

Join Barbara Mason for the A’s podcasts each Mondays 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. 

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum: A’s pitching just can’t stop Twins hitting in 11-8 loss

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Sacramento A’s manager Mark Kotsay questions plate umpire Chad Fairchild who threw out A’s coach Chris Chron who argued about a balk call in the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sun Jul 26, 2026

Sacramento A’s podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 The Minnesota Twins Ryan Jeffers had quite a day at the plate on Sunday going 3-5 with three RBIs, Twins pitcher Connor Prielipp pitched for 5.2 innings allowing just one run after coming back from the IL as the Twins defeat the A’s 11-8.

#2 The Twins Kody Clemens added more offense for the Twins with two triples and one RBI. Ryan Kreidler doubled for three times and got an RBI.

#3 The A’s bullpen struggled to keep the Twins off the basepaths with the Twins scoring three runs in the sixth then another six runs in the top of the seventh to insure a win.

#4 Offensively for the A’s Nick Kurtz hit a three home run in the top of the sixth and Jeff McNeil and Carlos Cortes got two RBIs but it wasn’t enough in the Sacramento loss.

#5 The A’s return to West Sacramento Monday night to host the Boston Red Sox at Sutter Health Park. The Sox have unstoppale the have won eight of their last ten games. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1. The Sox have everything going for them with run production and great hitting. Starting pitchers for Boston LHP Payton Tolle (5-6 ERA 3.31) he’ll be opposed by Sacramento starter RHP Jake Perkins (2-5 ERA 6.75) first pitch 6:40pm PDT.

Join Daniel Dullum for the A’s podcasts each 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. 

Sacramento A’s game wrap: Kurtz Fuels Rally but Twins Outrun Athletics 11-8

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Sacramento A’s pitcher Jeffery Springs (59) speaks with A’s trainer Jeff Collins (left) in the bottom of the second inning. Springs left the game in the second inning due to right hip discomfort against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sun Jul 26, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s game wrap:

By Mauricio Segura

For five innings the Minnesota Twins built a seven-run cushion, then the Sacramento A’s turned the final four frames into a chase that was far more interesting than the Twins wanted. Nick Kurtz launched a three-run homer, the Sacramento bench helped produce a three-run seventh, and the A’s added two more in the ninth. The early damage and four Athletics errors, however, gave Minnesota enough room to hold on for an 11-8 victory.

Minnesota began its attack with Austin Martin’s leadoff double. Ryan Jeffers followed with a single, and Royce Lewis brought Martin home on a force play. Lewis then stole second and scored when Kody Clemens drove a triple into right. A throwing error by shortstop Alika Williams allowed Clemens to circle the bases, giving the Twins a 3-0 lead before the Athletics had recorded a hit.

The second inning brought more trouble. Jeffrey Springs left after an injury delay with one out and two runners aboard. Luis Morales replaced him, issued a walk to Martin, and escaped an apparent bases-loaded threat when a Minnesota challenge changed Byron Buxton’s result from a ball to a lineout. The relief lasted only a moment. Morales was called for a balk that scored Alex Jackson, and Jeffers followed with a two-run single. Athletics hitting coach Chris Cron was ejected during the inning, which ended with Minnesota ahead 6-0.

Ryan Kreidler kept applying pressure. He doubled in the fourth, stole third and scored when catcher Jonah Heim’s throw sailed away. Kreidler later added a ground-rule double, another stolen base and a triple. He finished with three extra-base hits, three runs and two steals. Clemens collected two triples, while Jeffers delivered three hits and three RBIs.

The Athletics had only one hit through five innings before Kurtz changed the mood in the sixth. Jeff McNeil singled, Jacob Wilson was hit by a pitch, and Kurtz sent Cole Sands’ splitter 411 feet to center at 104.1 mph. It was his 21st homer and his first since returning from the injured list, cutting the deficit to 7-3. Kurtz had been reinstated one day earlier after a right thumb capsule sprain and entered the game in an 0-for-24 skid.

Minnesota answered when Kreidler doubled, stole third and scored on a sacrifice fly that became more costly when left fielder Tyler Soderstrom misplayed the ball. The error ended Soderstrom’s 159-game errorless streak in the outfield, which dated to June 2025. The Athletics entered the game with the fifth-fewest errors in the majors, but their four mistakes helped Minnesota turn baserunners into extra runs.

The A’s made their strongest move in the seventh. Soderstrom doubled, Tommy White singled and Lawrence Butler drew a walk to load the bases. Donovan Walton then earned a run-scoring walk, McNeil brought home White on a groundout, and Carlos Cortes lifted a sacrifice fly that scored Butler. Three pinch hitters contributed to the rally, a notable reversal for a bench that entered the game with the second-lowest pinch-hit batting average in the majors. Suddenly, the score was 8-6.

Minnesota kept the Athletics from drawing closer. Clemens tripled again and scored on Luke Keaschall’s sacrifice fly in the seventh. In the eighth, Brooks Lee singled, Kreidler drove him home with a triple, and Jeffers added an RBI single for an 11-6 advantage.

The Athletics still made Minnesota finish the job. White and Walton singled in the ninth, McNeil drove in White with his third hit, and Cortes brought home Walton on a force play. Jacob Wilson represented the final chance, but his grounder to first ended the game. The A’s finished with eight runs on eight hits, yet Minnesota’s 13 hits, aggressive baserunning and the Athletics’ defensive breakdowns decided the series finale. The defeat also extended the Athletics’ streak to 11 consecutive series without a victory.

The Athletics return home for the opener against Boston, with Jack Perkins (2-5, 6.75 ERA, 76 strikeouts) facing Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.31 ERA, 96 strikeouts); first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. Pacific, giving Sacramento a difficult assignment and a fresh chance to stop the slide.

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.

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 game wrap: Whisenhunt struggles, and Giants are unable to complete sweep in 4-3 loss to Angels

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San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (left) puts the tag the Los Angeles Angels base runner Mike Trout (27) in the top of the fifth after trying to stretch a hit into a double at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sun Jul 26, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Oracle Park

San Francisco, California

Los Angeles Angels 4 (42-64)

San Francisco Giants 3 (44-61)

Win: Jose Soriano (9-6)

Loss: Carson Whisenhunt (2-1)

Save: Mitch Farris (1)

Time: 2:33

Attendance: 34,111

By Stephen Ruderman

Once again, the Giants were unable to get the sweep. The Angels got to a semi-wild Carson Whisenhunt for four runs, and despite a two-run charge in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Angels held on to beat the Giants 4-3 Sunday.

There are two things the Giants have yet to do this season. They have not won four games in a row, and they have not swept a three-game series this entire season.

After a thrilling 10-inning win on Friday night, followed by a 9-2 blowout Saturday, the Giants had a chance to sweep the Angels Sunday. 

The Giants had called their young eccentric left-hander, Carson Whisenhunt, back up to make his third big league start of the season. Whisenhunt struck out Zach Neto to start the game, but Whisenhunt got wild.

MIke Trout doubled down the left field line, advanced to third, and then nearly had his head taken off by a line drive. Vaughn Grissom walked, and former Giant Jorge Soler got Trout in with a ground out to short.

Jose Soriano made the start for the Angels. Soriano allowed base-runners in each of the first three innings, but all were scoreless.

Whisenhunt settled down for a one, two, three top of the second, and a scoreless top of the third. Unfortunately, the top of the fourth would be about power. Jose Soler led off the inning with a home run to center. Two batters later, Jo Adell hit a two-run bomb half-way up into the bleachers in left-center to make it 4-0.

Soriano threw a one, two, three inning in the bottom of the fourth, and then Whisenhunt did the same in the top of the fifth. That would be it for Whisenhunt, who despite his struggle with command at times, only walked two, and struck out seven. 

The Giants would manufacture a run to get on the board in the bottom of the fifth, As was the case for Whisenhunt, the fifth would be the final inning for Soriano.

Just as he did last Sunday in Seattle, Adrian Houser came out of the bullpen and ate up some innings. Houser gave up just two hits over four shutout innings.

As for the Angels, Samy Natera Jr., Case Silseth and Ryan Zeferjahn pitched scoreless sixth, seventh and eighth innings respectively.

The Giants were down to their last three outs, but still had one last chance to come back and complete the sweep. Kurt Suzuki brought in Sam Bachman for the bottom of the ninth. 

Jesus Rodriguez drew a leadoff walk, and Willy Adames grounded into a fielder’s choice. Ryan Cavanaugh also walked, and Suzuki went to Mitch Farris. Daniel Susac pinch-hit for Grant McCray, and lined out to center for the second out.

It was left up to Luis Arraez. Arraez hit a high drive to right that hit just above the glove of the leaping Jo Addel and off the wall. Two runs scored to make it 4-3, and Arraez stood at second as the tying run.

Up came Heliot Ramos. A base-hit would most likely tie it up, and a home run would win it. Ramos battled to a 2-2 count. Farris then threw a fastball about an inch or two off the inside corner that was called strike three by Home Plate Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. 

Unfortunately, for the Giants, Willy Adames wasted the Giants’ final challenge on a pitch that was called a strike to make the count 3-1. That meant the game was over. Honestly, it was a close-enough pitch that used to be called a strike quite frequently. 

Despite ABS, hitters still need to protect with two strikes. Certain hitters also need to be more mindful of the overall picture when they think about challenging strike calls.

Jose Soriano got the win, Carson Whisenhunt took his first loss of the season, and Mitch Farris pitched up his first big league save.

The Giants are 0-6 when they have a chance to win four in a row. They are now 0-5 when they have a chance to sweep a three-game series. The Giants fall to 44-61 on the season.

The Giants failed to sweep one of the worst teams in baseball, and now they will welcome in one of the best teams in baseball in the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game series. Tyler Mahle will make the start for the Giants in the series opener Monday night. Brandon Sproat (3-5, 5.09 ERA) will go for Milwaukee.

First pitch will be at 7:15 p.m.

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic: Kent goes into the Hall of Fame; Remembered as being guarded combative with the press

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Former San Francisco Giant second baseman Jeff Kent was inducted into the Cooperstown Hall of Fame on Sun Jul 26, 2026 (MLB sitll photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Marko, former San Francisco Giant second baseman Jeff Kent was inducted into the Cooperstown Hall of Fame on Sunday. Kent’s lifetime batting line hit .290, 2461 hits, 1320 runs, 1518 RBIs.

#2 Marko, Kent was one of baseball’s most guarded and combative stars with the press. That reputation wasn’t based on a single incident—it developed over nearly two decades and reflected both his personality and the media environment he played in.

#3 Kent generally disliked discussing his personal life, emotions, or motivations. Many reporters described him as someone who viewed media obligations as part of the job rather than an opportunity to build relationships with fans.

#4 Kent said that after being traded to New York in 1992 after breaking in with the Toronto Blue Jays it might have been New York that Kent built an exterior and made him very guarded against the press and news media.

#5 Kent, while he difficult with the media as a player he said during his playing days in San Francisco were special under manager Dusty Baker and he gave props to his former teammates Bill Mueller, Kirk Rueter and Barry Bonds.

Marko Ukalovic is a San Francisco Giants podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco Giants podcast Augie Mesenburg: Giants looking to deal Ramos but plan on keeping JH Lee

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Don’t look now San Francisco Giant Rafael Devers rounds the bases after connecting for a fourth inning a three run home run against the Los Angeles Angels Sat Jul 25, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Augie Mesenburg:

#1 Saturday the Giants got the bats going with five runs in the third and four in the fourth to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Angels at Oracle Park on Saturday 9-2.

#2 Talk about Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers both hit three run home runs Saturday in their contribution to the Giants run total.

#3 The Giants on Sunday according to sources report that Jung Hoo Lee is off the table but are looking to move Heliot Ramos that deal could be coming as soon as before Sunday’s game ends with the Angels.

#4 In what might be Robbie Ray’s last home game pitching for the Giants as he’s pursued by numerous team. Ray pitched six innings of shutout ball against the Angels on Saturday. He’s been pretty much the anchor for the Giants starting pitching this season.

#5 Talk about today’s starting pitchers as the Angels and Giants conclude this series Sunday at Oracle Park Los Angeles will going with starter Jose Soriano (8-6 ERA 3.43) for San Francisco LHP Carson Wisenhunt (2-0 ERA 3.38) with a 1:05pm PDT first pitch.

Augie Mesenburg is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com and is a reporter for 1080 KWAI radio Honolulu

Sacramento A’s game wrap: Roden’s Two Run Answer Leaves A’s Bats Stumped in 2-0 loss

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Minnesota Twins Alan Roden swings for a two run single in the single in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Sacramnento A’s at Target Field in Minneapolois on Sat Jul 25, 2026 (AP News photo)

Roden’s Two Run Answer Leaves A’s Bats Stumped in 2-0 loss

By Mauricio Segura

The Sacramento Athletics spent eight innings searching for one useful hit and never found it. Alan Roden supplied Minnesota’s only scoring with a two-out, two-run single in the sixth, and the Twins held the A’s to three hits in a 2-0 victory that evened the series at one game apiece.

Minnesota had to change plans before the first pitch when scheduled starter Mike Paredes was scratched during warmups because of a left oblique strain. Kendry Rojas took the assignment with little notice and looked fully prepared, allowing only Tyler Soderstrom’s first-inning single while striking out five across four scoreless innings. He retired 10 of the final 11 hitters he faced and gave the Twins’ bullpen a game it could protect.

The A’s first serious chance developed in the third. Henry Bolte drew a leadoff walk, Lawrence Butler moved him to second with a sacrifice bunt, and Jacob Wilson’s fly ball sent Bolte to third. Nick Kurtz then struck out, leaving the runner 90 feet away.

Kurtz was activated from the injured list before the game after recovering from a right thumb capsule sprain. His return produced four strikeouts in four plate appearances. The contrast was especially harsh because one year earlier, Kurtz went 6-for-6 with four home runs, eight RBI and 19 total bases in one of the greatest games in franchise history.

Brady Basso did his part as the A’s opener, working 2 1/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Minnesota threatened in the third when Ryan Kreidler doubled and stole third, but Mason Barnett struck out Byron Buxton and retired Kody Clemens on a fly ball. Barnett kept the game scoreless through the fifth, giving the Athletics several chances to move ahead.

Jeff McNeil created another opening in the fifth with a fan-interference double to right. Butler drew a two-out walk, but Wilson grounded into a force play. McNeil doubled again with two outs in the seventh, only for Bolte to fly out. Those two doubles made McNeil the only Athletics hitter to reach safely twice.

Minnesota finally broke through in the sixth. Josh Bell drew a one-out walk, and Royce Lewis doubled to left, putting two runners in scoring position. Barnett retired Victor Caratini on a fly ball and was one out from escaping, but Roden sent a ground ball into right field. Bell and Lewis scored, giving the Twins all they needed. José Suarez replaced Barnett and struck out Brooks Lee to end the inning.

The A’s best opportunity unfolded in the eighth and ended with nothing. Butler drew a leadoff walk, and pitcher Andrew Morris made a throwing error on Wilson’s fielder’s choice, putting Butler at third and Wilson at second with nobody out. Kurtz and Soderstrom struck out, then Jonah Heim grounded out. Heim entered the game one hit shy of 500 for his career, but an 0-for-4 performance kept him at 499.

Hayden Juenger and Luis Medina each delivered a scoreless inning for the A’s, but Minnesota’s relievers never surrendered the lead. Taylor Rogers earned the victory with two scoreless innings, while Yoendrys Gómez finished the ninth for his 13th save. Mason Barnett took the loss after allowing two runs over 3 1/3 innings. The finale still gives the Athletics a chance to end a stretch of 10 consecutive series without a victory.

The rubber match features Jeffrey Springs (3-9, 5.96 ERA, 86 strikeouts) for the Athletics against Joe Ryan (6-6, 3.38 ERA, 131 strikeouts) for Minnesota, with first pitch scheduled for 11:10 a.m. Pacific.

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.

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. 

Rafael Devers

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: What the Giants need for next Season, if there is a Season

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San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers (16) might not get picked up by a club before the trade deadline because of his huge remaining six years left on his contract which pays an average of $28 million per year. (AP News photo)

What the Giants need for next Season, if there is a Season

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

SAN FRANCISCO–Baseball is headed to a lockout by the baseball owners. Some say the players’ only leverage is to strike, maybe during this postseason. However, MLB players cannot strike because the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) remains in effect through December 1, 2026, which means labor peace is totally guaranteed during the playoffs.

The playoffs are during October and sometimes until November, with some World Series taking place that late in the year, but nobody plays in December. Players cannot strike. But owners have been telling everybody in the media they are ready to lock out the players. It would be inconceivable for the 2027 season as a whole not to be played; however, there is also a good chance they will not play 162 games. The only question is how long this lockout will last.

What about the Giants? What are they going to do to improve the product on the field? That is their biggest problem. Oracle Park is one of the most beautiful sports facilities in the world; fans are happy and enjoy taking their families and friends to watch the Giants play. This season has not been fun. The Giants will finish in either last or penultimate place this year, and that was not what Posey and the front office had in mind.  Next week and a half could give us an idea of what they are thinking.

1-The Big Deal.  Rafael Devers is making $27 million this season and is owed $28.5 million every year from 2027 through 2033. If the Giants trade him, somebody will have to pay him. Devers is not a failure; it is just that his production is close to average levels in the league and that 10-year $313.5 million total commitment is tough for any other baseball club to absorb.  Can they trade him? And who needs Devers that badly to make the difference and win? There are only a few teams that would take Devers, not because of his play, but because of the money involved there.

2-Another Big Deal.  Willy Adames with a huge contract and a full no-trade clause; Adames has underperformed at the plate. Adames’ contract, including his signing bonus of $22 million, is the largest total value contract in San Francisco Giants history, surpassing Buster Posey’s previous record. Adames and the Giants agreed to a seven-year $182 million contract, which was finalized in December 2024. Remember also, his full no-trade clause gives him the power to refuse any deal he doesn’t like. Is he going to be traded? You tell me, but I am not convinced he will.

3-The Easy One: Luis Arraez. This guy is just a solid star player who is a four time MLB All-Star, three time batting champion, and 2-time Silver Slugger winner; what is not to like here? Oh yeah, he also plays a very good defensive second base. He will be traded, and Giants fans will miss him. Arraez’s salary this year with the Giants is $12 million. And he is worth every penny.

The Chapman Chapter: Chapman’s manager in Oakland Bob Melvin’s favorite player in Oakland. The manager always talks big about Matt Chapman, and one of the reasons he crossed the bay to San Francisco to play for the Giants was because Bob Melvin was managing the Giants and he wanted him, and he got him.

The question is: what can Chapman bring in return to the Giants if they trade him? Nobody knows. But it is most likely that Matt Chapman will be traded. A Gold Glove third baseman who has won five Gold Glove Awards, two Platinum Gloves Awards, and one All-Star selection. At 33 years old, he is still a good player for any team that values defense, and he can also give you a big hit in a key moment in a game. I never underestimate Chapman.  He will be traded. The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox can use a third baseman with experience, especially Boston.

Robbie Ray. A pitcher with lots of value. Since Webb is untouchable, Ray is the one starter that could fly away. Lots of teams can use a pitcher with his stuff. A Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-Star, he is somebody who will definitely help a team point to the postseason. Ray will change uniforms again soon; he has pitched for Detroit, Arizona, Toronto, Seattle, San Francisco, and soon_______?

The Giants have a dysfunctional bullpen: They need talented arms who can hold leads and close a game at any given time; the Giants lack all that. A major weakness for this team is relief meltdowns; they need more reliable arms and guys who can pitch in high-pressure situations. They have to find a way to have a better bullpen, because this 2026 version is not even close. There is no contending team without an established closer.

Note: When you think of any work stoppage, players’ strike or owners’ lockout, think of this. Major League Baseball has reached record-high gross revenues, hitting approximately $12.1 billion. This growth is driven by rising ticket sales, strong sponsorships, and massive individual franchise earnings. As we can see, any prolonged work stoppage is not good for anybody, and it could cause irreparable damage to the game’s reputation.

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