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San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman: Giants conclude four game set with Mets Sunday; SF suffering with no hitting and no pitching in last two games

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San Francisco Giants right hander Logan Webb (62) gets the start against the New York Mets Sun Apr 5, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco (AP file photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The Giants are 1-5 in their first six games to start the 2026 season. Since the opening of Pac Bell Park in 2000 this si the worse start for San Francisco going 1-5 or worse.

#2 The Giants have also struggled agianst the New York Mets in their last seven meetings with the Metropolitans the Giants are 1-6 vs. the Mets and have lost two of the first three games against New York in the current series.

#3 The Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has been doing the heavy lifting on offense of sorts when it comes to facing Sunday’s Mets starter Kodai Senga in his last seven at bats against him going 3-4 with a double, two home runs, three RBIs and three walks.

#4 San Francisco starter Logan Webb (1-1 ERA 7.36) got his first win at Petco Park in San Diego on Tue Mar 31st in a 9-3 win. After walking four batters in the first three innings of pitching he settled down and allowed just three runs over six innings.

#5 The Mets will start RHP Kodai Senga (0-1 ERA 3.00) facing RHP Logan Webb (1-1 ERA 7.36) to conclude the four game set with New York a 1:05pm PDT first pitch. The Giants open up a three game series with the Phillies starting Monday night with RHP Andrew Painter (1-0, ERA 1.69) going for Philadelphia and RHP Adrian Houser (0-1, 1.69) first ptich 6:45pm PDT at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

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

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Pirates continue to farm out great talent; Mets Soto out with calf injury; plus more news

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Pittsburgh Pirates Konnor Griffin sprints for home plate in the second inning against the San Diego Padres Fri Apr 3, 2026 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 How significant is Konnor Griffin’s debut for the Pirates, and what does it suggest about their future competitiveness? (Griffin had an RBI double in his first at-bat and helped secure a win.) Once again the Pirates know how to bring up some solid talent.

#2 What impact could Juan Soto’s early exit with a calf injury have on the Mets’ lineup and short-term outlook?

#3 Are the Dodgers emerging as early offensive favorites after Shohei Ohtani’s explosive performance (HR and 4 RBIs)?

#4 How might weather-related postponements and doubleheaders (like Brewers–Royals and Cubs–Guardians) affect team momentum and pitching rotations this week?

#5 Some of the moves talked about on some of the San Francisco radio station about Tony Vitello the San Francisco Giants manager that he’s over his head jumping from college right to The Show. The Giants were clobbered twice by the New York Mets in their four game series and lost that last game three to the San Diego Padres to close their series 7-1. Is more a concern about a pitching staff than Vitello’s managing?

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

Preds Crush Sharks Winning Streak at the Tank: Nashville wins 6-3 over Sharks

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Willam Eklund at game warm-up at SAP Center on April 4, 2026 (Sharks Media)

By Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks’ four-game winning streak ended in disappointment as they fell short in a high-stakes matchup against the Nashville Predators 6-3, missing an opportunity to strengthen their push for a Western Conference wild-card spot.

Both teams entered the night with similar postseason aspirations, but Nashville carried early momentum after a hard-fought shootout game against the Los Angeles Kings. That edge showed immediately.

The Predators took control in the first period, capitalizing on special teams and defensive lapses to build a commanding lead. Filip Forsberg scored twice, while Steven Stamkos added a late power-play goal to give Nashville a 3-0 advantage after one.

San Jose responded with urgency in the second period, showing resilience and physicality. William Eklund set the tone with an edge in his play, and the Sharks began to generate offensive pressure.

Their breakthrough came off a determined sequence behind the net, as Eklund created a turnover that led to a Nick Leddy goal, cutting the deficit to 3-1.

The Sharks continued to push. Rookie Macklin Celebrini sparked another scoring play, linking up with Colin Graf before finishing from the slot to bring San Jose within one. The surge shifted momentum, with the Sharks closing the period looking like a completely different team.

San Jose carried that energy into the third period, where Alexander Wennberg completed the comeback, erasing the three-goal deficit and tying the game at three.

But Nashville answered.

Ryan O’Reilly restored the lead with 11:32 remaining, beating goaltender Yaroslav Askarov with a quick snap shot to make it 4-3.

The Sharks had a late power-play opportunity to equalize but were unable to convert. Nashville sealed the victory with two empty-net goals in the final minutes from Erik Haula and Tyson Jost.

The loss deals a setback to San Jose’s playoff hopes as the regular season winds down, while Nashville strengthens its position in the tightly contested wild-card race.

The fifth game at home continues this Monday night over Chicago Blackhawks

Giants fall to Mets in 9-0 blowout

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New York Mets pitcher Tobias Myers, right, and catcher Luis Torrens celebrate after the team’s victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game Saturday, April 4, 2026, in San Francisco, (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

By Ryan Hannagan

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants fell to the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night at Oracle Park, as a lack of offense and costly defensive mistakes proved too much to overcome.

The game remained scoreless through the first inning, highlighted by Giants right-hander Landen Roupp striking out the side in order. However, the Mets broke through in the second inning. After loading the bases, New York capitalized on defensive miscues, including errors by third baseman Matt Chapman and first baseman Jerar Encarnacion, allowing two runs to score. Luis Torrens added a run on a fielder’s choice to give the Mets a 3-0 lead.

San Francisco was unable to respond offensively, managing just three hits through the first seven innings and failing to generate sustained pressure against Mets starter Clay Holmes.

The Mets extended their lead in the fifth inning. Bo Bichette singled to center to score Torrens, and Mark Vientos followed later with an RBI single. Tyrone Taylor, pinch-hitting for Jacob Young, delivered the decisive blow with a three-run home run to left-center, capping a five-run inning and pushing the lead to 8-0.

New York added another run in the seventh inning when Taylor singled to right, scoring Vientos. An error in right field allowed Taylor to advance to second on the play.

Roupp was pulled after 4 2/3 innings, finishing with seven hits allowed and six earned runs while striking out seven. Holmes worked seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits with four strikeouts and two walks.

The Giants’ offense struggled throughout, recording one hit over their final 4 1/3 innings and leaving multiple runners stranded. Jung Hoo Lee’s single in the seventh inning marked their first hit in more than three innings.

San Francisco turned to position player Christian Koss to pitch the ninth inning, and he responded with a three-up, three-down frame.

The Giants were retired in order in the ninth, sealing the shutout. With the loss, San Francisco has now been shut out three times in nine games to start the season.

The series concludes Sunday afternoon, with the Giants looking to bounce back and split the four-game set. Starting pitcher for New York RHP Kodai Senga (0-1 ERA 3.00) for San Francisco RHP Logan Webb (1-1 ERA 7.36) first pitch 1:05 pm PDT.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Sharks try to build on play in take on Nashville Saturday night

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) puts stop on the San Jose Sharks center Zack Ostapchuk (63) in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Apr 2, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can the Sharks extend their momentum in the playoff race? San Jose enters this matchup on a winning streak and currently holds a wild-card position, making this a crucial game for maintaining momentum.

#2 Will Nashville’s recent surge continue on the road? The Predators are coming off a big shootout win and are tied in points with San Jose, highlighting how critical this head-to-head matchup is in the standings.

#3 Which team’s offense will break through defensively vulnerable opponents? Both teams allow over three goals per game on average, raising the question of whether this turns into a high-scoring contest.

#4 Can Nashville maintain its dominance in the head-to-head series? The Predators have already beaten the Sharks this season and have historically performed very well in recent matchups.

#5 How will goaltending impact a tightly matched game? With similar records and point totals, performances from key goalies like Juuse Saros could be the deciding factor.

Join Lincoln Juarez for the San Jose Sharks podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Raynaud leads with 28 points against Pelicans

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Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) raises an arm after scoring a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Fri Apr 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 How did Maxime Raynaud impacted the game offensively scoring 28 points in the Kings’ win?

#2 What key defensive plays did Dylan Cardwell make in the final seconds, and how did they influence the outcome of the game?

#3 Nique Clifford contributed to the Kings’ scoring effort with 23 points and finishing second in scoring.

#4 In what ways did Devin Carter contribute beyond scoring during the closing moments of the game?

#5 How did Daeqwon Plowden help seal the victory late in the game, and what specific action secured the win?

Tony Harvey does the Sacramento Kings podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Celebrini builds Sharks confidence in post season push

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San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (71) is exalted after scoring a third period goal against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks celebrates with defensman Dimitry Orlov (9) at SAP Center in San Jose on Wed Apr 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Can the Sharks extend their momentum in the playoff race? San Jose enters this matchup on a winning streak and currently holds a wild-card position, making this a crucial game for maintaining momentum.

#2 Will Nashville’s recent surge continue on the road? The Predators are coming off a big shootout win and are tied in points with San Jose, highlighting how critical this head-to-head matchup is in the standings.

#3 Which team’s offense will break through defensively vulnerable opponents? Both teams allow over three goals per game on average, raising the question of whether this turns into a high-scoring contest.

#4 Can Nashville maintain its dominance in the head-to-head series? The Predators have already beaten the Sharks this season and have historically performed very well in recent matchups.

#5 How will goaltending impact a tightly matched game? With similar records and point totals, performances from key goalies like Juuse Saros could be the deciding factor.

Mary Lisa does the San Jose Sharks podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

March Western Conference Rookie of the Month Raynaud leads Kings to thrilling 117-113 comeback win with 28 points over Pelicans

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Happy Sacramento Kings circle around the beam button from left to right Precious Achiuwa (left), Dylan Cardwell (32), Daeqwon Plowden, Nique Clifford (5), and Maxime Raynaud (42) after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Fri Apr 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

Friday, April 3, 2026

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

New Orleans Pelicans 113 (25-53)

Sacramento Kings 117 (21-57)

By Stephen Ruderman

SACRAMENTO–In a season that has lacked thrilling moments, the Kings created some Friday night, as they came all the way back from a 17-point deficit in the second quarter, led by March Western Conference Rookie of the Month Maxime Raynaud, to a late 117-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Following a 123-115 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, the Kings had a chance to do something they have only done four times all season, and that was win back-to-back games. The Kings would be up against another team that will be going home for the summer in less than 10 days, the New Orleans Pelicans.

Contrary to reporting by The Onion, the Kings won the opening tip, and we had a game here at Golden 1 Center Friday night. The Pelicans opened up an early 7-2 lead, as Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey led the early charge. Maxime Raynaud scored all of the Kings’ first eight points of the night, and helped close the deficit to 9-8.

DeMar DeRozan hit a jumper to give the Kings their first lead of the night, 10-9 with 7:31 left in the first quarter. However, after Trey Murphy the III slammed one down just 35 seconds later, New Orleans took control of the game.

The Pelicans led 30-21 at the end of the first quarter, and then had opened their lead to 55-38 with 4:25 left in the second quarter. This was looking to be an uneventful laugher. However, the Kings closed out the quarter with a 17-11 run to close the deficit to 66-55 at the half.

By the half, Jeremiah Fears, who had not started the game for the Pelicans, led both teams with 18 points. Raynaud led the Kings with 17 points in the first half, and it wasn’t even close. Daeqwon Plowden was second with nine points.

The Kings carried their momentum into the third quarter, as they went on a 9-3 run in just the first minute and 43 seconds. The Pelicans just as quickly regained the momentum, and opened their lead back to 81-71 with 6:54 to go. The Kings were able to tread along for the rest of the quarter, and trailed 92-85 at the end.

Nique Clifford and Precious Achiuwa came alive in the third quarter, scoring nine and eight points respectively in the quarter. Bey scored eight in the third quarter, doubling his overall point total for the night to 16.

DeRozan scored six points in the third quarter to get his total for the night to ten, and he opened the fourth quarter with a pair of jumpers to close it to just a three-point game at 92-89. Devon Carter, who had only scored three points on the night, then hit a three to tie the game at 92-92, and the 15,422 here at Golden 1 Center went berzerk.

The Pelicans immediately retook the lead on a dunk by Murphy. Fears then hit a layup after being fouled, and hit his shot from the line to open New Orelans’ lead back to seven at 105-98 with 6:10 to go.

Plowden hit a three to send a message that the Kings were still coming. Bey was fouled, and hit both from the line. Raynaud then hit a jumper and a layup, and it was back to a two-point game at 107-105 with 4:25 to go.

In what had seemed to be a lopsided affair between two teams completely out of contention, a real thriller was arising, as this one was going to go all the way down to the bitter end. Raynaud re-tied it with a jumper, and after Fears put the Pelicans back ahead with a jumper, Clifford hit one of his own.

It was now 109-109 with 3:23 left. Plowden took a flagrant foul from Derik Queen, and hit all three from the line. The Kings were now ahead for just the second time Friday night, and were two minutes and 37 seconds away from an improbable win.

The game stayed tight, but the Kings held their lead for the remainder of the game, and won it 117-113.

Maxime Raynaud has had an incredible couple of days. Thursday, he was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for March. Friday night, he scored 28 points in an incredible come-from-behind win for the Kings. He also had nine rebounds, and four assists.

Raynaud was on hand courtside to light the beam, and most of the 15,422 here at Golden 1 Center Friday night went home happy.

Four games left for the Kings now, and they will welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to Sacramento for an evening game on Sunday. The Clippers are currently the ninth seed in the Western Conference, and are right now playing to determine which games they will play in in the play-in tournament.

Tipoff will be at 6 p.m.

Mets get Revenge on Giants, Tying the Series, Final Score: 10-3

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San Francisco Giants RHP Tyler Mahle throws a strike at 91.9 mph Four-Seam Fastball on New York Met (#7) Brett Baty on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. (Photo Credit by the author Michael Villanueva)

By Michael Villanueva

SAN FRANCISCO – Following San Francisco’s first home win Friday, the team hoped to extend its winning streak to two on Good Friday and San Jose State Night. However, the New York Mets had other plans as it was their turn to make it a big hitting night here in Oracle Park. The Mets would bring in 15 hits Friday night and get the win. The final score would be 10-3.

The winning pitcher would be the New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, who almost got himself a perfect game through six innings. San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle would take the loss in this game, as he gave up five runs and eight hits for the night.

Both of these teams had different direction performances. The Giants had a great hitting sequence yesterday, but struggled tonight and only got five hits. While on the other side, the Mets’ offense struggled yesterday but prospered overnight and came out swinging. The Mets would tally up 15 hits tonight.

The New York Mets strike first in the first inning with a couple of runs scored by Mets Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette, making the score 2-0. Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle was having some early struggles, and the Giants’ defense was letting line drives in, getting players on the bases. Also, the Giants had a quick 1-2-3 batting order and weren’t able to respond to the Mets’ hot start.

However, the Mets would go down a man in this game as Juan Soto was removed from Friday night’s game with right calf tightness. Soto will be replaced by left outfielder Tyrone Taylor. Soto went 1-1 in just playing the 1st inning. Though that wasn’t slowing down the Met’s defense, especially thanks to their starting pitcher, Nolan McLean.

The Mets were feeling determined to bounce back after that Game 1 loss to the Giants yesterday. So starting McLean was their clear choice, espcially that Nolan McLean, through his first 9 MLB starts: 2.21 ERA, 65 Ks. The only other pitchers to reach those marks since ER became an official statistic in 1913: Paul Skenes (2024), Orel Hershiser (1984), Jose DeLeon (1983), and Fernando Valenzuela (1981). Elite company to be in for McLean. Just after the first two innings, he would make the Giants go back-to-back, on a 1-2-3 batting order.

Top of the fourth, the Mets would see some success on their offense. As Mets Marcus Semien would get himself a homer and an RBI. The score would now be 4-0. Then Mets Francisco Alvarez would join the party, as he would get himself a solo homerun, making the score 5-0. Finally, once the Giants got the bleeding stopped, it was their turn at bat. Nothing much has changed, though, as the Mets’ defense and Nolan McLean have been a problem all night for the Giants.

By the top of the sixth, the Giants called it a night for their pitcher, Tyler Mahle. Mahle went four strikeouts, two HR, five Runs, and five hits. San Francisco would bring in RHP JT Brubaker. With that, the Giants’ offense was still not scoring. After a great hitting sequence last night, the Giants were struggling to make some contact with the ball. McLean is still in the game, pitching; he has four strikeouts, and is at 78 pitches.

San Francisco would finally get a hit, and it was a big one. Coming from the Giants, Willy Adames, who would hit a ground-rule double to right-center field. He would bring in a run, with Patrick Bailey scoring and Harrison Bader on third base. A much-needed turnaround is needed for the Giants, but the Mets would make the call to end McLean’s night after that hit from them. Nolan McLean was so close to giving him a perfect game. The Mets would bring in LHP Brooks Raley with just one out in the bottom of the sixth.

Mets pitcher Brooks Raley’s fastball would get by his catcher, Francisco Alvarez, which would bring in a run for the Giants. The score would now be 5-2, but the Mets’ defense would kick in and end that stretch for the Giants. So, top of the seventh comes, and Mets Francisco Alvarez made up for his mistake on letting the fastball get by him, and got a run in for San Francisco. So Alvarez decided and wanted to get his second homer of the night at 401ft distance, pushing the Mets’ lead, 6-2.

Still in the top of the seventh, the Mets just kept coming at the Giants. They were able to get two hits, dropping them right in front of the outfielders. So with the Mets’ smart placement hitting, they would get a couple of runs, making the score 8-2. So San Francisco responded by pulling out JT Brubaker, ending him at two strikeouts, one HR, and three hits. The Giants would put in LHP Matt Gage with one out, but he goes to work and gets his first strikeout on his first batter and stops the inning.

After the eighth inning, and going into the final inning of the game. The Giants got a run in to be down just five runs; the score was 8-3. However, that wasn’t enough to start the ninth inning. Mets Brett Baty would get a double down leftfield and an RBI, making the score 9-3. The Giants made one last pitcher change, so the Mets decided to get one last run in as well. By the bottom of the ninth, it was 10-3. So with the Giants one last time at bat, nothing came out of it as the New York Mets would win and tie the series this season, 1-1.

Once more, for the third time this week, the San Francisco Giants will host the New York Mets Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. back in Oracle Park. The Mets will send out RHP Clay Holmes (1-0) as their starting pitcher. The Giants will counter with RHP Landen Roupp, also (1-0), as their starting pitcher. This game again will be broadcasted on NBCS BA.

Sacramento A’s podcast Mauricio Segura: A’s looking for that second win in home opener at Sutter Health Park

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Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers (23) was the only A’s run against the Atlanta Braves on Wed Apr 1, 2026 at Truist Park in Cobb County GA (AP file photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Mauricio Segura:

#1 Brent Rooker didn’t get a hit Wednesday in the Athletics game against the Braves but he’s a hitter who can break out at anytime?

#2 Talk about Zack Gelof’s being sent down to Las Vegas until his hitting improves?

#3 Luis Severino got touched up for four runs, four hits, five walks, and seven strike outs.

#4 On Wednesday Shea Langeliers got two hits and a run scored with one RBI despite the A’s 5-1 loss Langeliers can break out the bats at anytime.

#5 A’s and Houston Astros open three game series on the A’s home opener. It’s a brief homestand before Sacramento heads out to play six games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Park in New York.

Mauricio Segura is a Sacramento A’s beat writers a 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.