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A’s game wrap: Olson takes Halos deep in extras for 7-3 tenth inning grand slam

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(nbcsports.com photo) The Oakland A’s Matt Olson (28) lays some good wood off of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Hoby Milner in the 10th inning for a walk off grand slam four run win to open the four game series at the Oakland Coliseum on Fri Jul 24, 2020

Opening Day At the Coliseum Oakland A’s vs Los Angeles Angels

By Barbara Mason

It’s been a long time coming. The hoops that MLB had to jump through were unprecedented. We haven’t seen the likes of a virus that we are now seeing in most of our lifetimes. Despite all of that MLB and the Players Association plowed through all the red tape and we have come out of the other end of a very long tunnel. The prize is the start of the 2020 baseball season and it’s good, it’s very good for the entire nation. We need sports, not just the fans but the entire nation for not only our entertainment but for our sanity.

Tonight’s game is not your run of the mill opening day of baseball that we have seen for years, it’s much more than that. So with that being said let’s escape for just a few hours and PLAY BALL!

The A’s come into this opening game after losing a pair to the San Francisco Giants in a vastly shortened pre-season. They now take on Mike Trout and the Angels for four games at the Oakland Coliseum to open their season. A very tough start for the A’s but this is a young talented team that is looking forward to the challenge.

The powerful Frankie Montas started the game for Oakland hoping for good control along with the speed that he always pitches with. Montas got out of a sticky situation in the first inning striking Albert Pujols out with the bases loaded and the A’s dodged the early bullet. The first inning was a tough one for Montas throwing 27 pitches. Through 3 innings Montas had thrown 55 pitches and had settled in nicely. The game remained scoreless going into the 4th inning.

The Angels would break through in the 4th inning taking a 1-0 lead off a single by Brian Goodwin driving in Pujols. The A’s would tie up the game when Ramon Laureano homered to right for the 1-1 score going into the 5th inning. Montas would come out of the game with 81 pitches and it would be Yusmeiro Petit on the mound. The A’s would load the bases in the 5th inning with Marcus Simien at the plate but would come away empty. Both teams had had excellent scoring opportunities that came up empty.

TJ McFarland would pitch to start the 6th inning. Soria would take over in the 7th. A sacrifice fly by the Angel’s David Fletcher brought in Simmons to break the tie and give the Angel’s a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the 7th inning. The play that would haunt the A’s was an error by Matt Chapman throwing to Matt Olson that missed it’s mark.

The 8th inning would see Jake Diekman come into the game as the A’s were running out of time. It would be a quick inning for the Oakland defense going into the bottom of the 8th. Ramon Laureano would come up with another big hit, down the right field line allowing Marcus Semien to score and tie up the game 2-2. More than making up for his error Matt Chapman hit a deep triple center field as Laureano scored giving the A’s their first lead of the night 3-2. Chapman would get picked off third trying for home in a tough outing for Chapman.

Liem Hendriks would come in to close for the A’s in the top of the 9th inning. He would face Pujols, Jason Castro and Goodwin. The Angels would tie up the game on a homer by Castro 3-3. The A’s would now be looking for a walk-off. While Mark Canha was able to get on base that was all the A’s could muster. The game would go into extra innings.

In extra innings a runner would start on second base. The A’s Burch Smith would pitch to start the 10th inning for the A’s. The Angels were unable to do much of anything in the 10th and so the A’s Marcus Semien would start on second base in the bottom of the 10th. With the bases loaded and 1 out Matt Olson had the opportunity to close out this game which was right about the 4 hour mark. The hero of the A’s opener was Matt Olson with a grand slam winning the game off the first pitch 7-3. The win included a gatorade bath for Olson as Oakland takes the extra inning win.

Muncy homers twice in Dodgers 9-1 win; LA crushes Giants pitching all game long

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Dodgers Max Muncy, #13, celebrates his homers with Cody Bellinger, #35, with an elbow tap during first inning action against the SF Giants at Dodger Stadium Friday, July 24, 2020. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

By Jeremy Kahn

Through the first two games of the Gabe Kapler era as manager of the San Francisco Giants, things are not looking good.

Max Muncy went 3-for-4, including two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Giants 9-1 at Dodger Stadium.

Muncy gave the Dodgers a quick 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning, as he took a Tyler Anderson offering and planted it into the right field pavilion.

The seven-time defending division champions did not stop there, as there scored in every inning with the exception of the third inning against Giants pitching.

Anderson lasted 1.2 innings, as he gave two runs and walked three and did not strike out a batter.

Kevin Gausman went four innings, allowing three runs (two of them earned) and gave up six hits, while walking one and striking out two.

Cory Seager also picked up three hits in four at-bats for the Dodgers, who have outscored the 17-2 thru the first two games of the season.

Ross Stripling looked to be in mid-season, despite the fact that it was his first start of the season, as he went seven innings, scattering four hits, not walking a batter and striking out one.

Jaylin Davis came up with the lone bright spot of the night, as he launched an opposite field home run in the top of the third inning off of Stripling.

The Giants defense picked up four errors on the evening, including the second error in as many days by Wlimer Flores.

There was a scary scene in the bottom of the fifth inning, as Chris Taylor reached on a throwing error by Flores and as Taylor was running down the line, he ran smack dab into the backside of Pablo Sandoval and crashed to the Dodger Stadium turf. Taylor, who looked like he was a running back for the Los Angeles Rams and Sandoval was a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers got up and stayed in the game.

UP NEXT: Left-hander Alex Wood will take the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday afternoon, while the Giants have yet to announce a starter.

MLS is Back Tournament podcast with London Marq: Quakes wait for their next opponent sit on top of Group B

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The San Jose Earthquakes Shea Salinas in the second game of the MLS is Back Tournament against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wed Jul 15th runs off in celebration after booting the winning goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time (sjearthquakes.com photo)

Headline Sports podcast with London:

#1 Who would have thought but their they are on the top of Group B the San Jose Earthquakes who started the tournament with a scoreless draw against the Seattle Sounders on July 10th, then in a game that might have sparked the team the Quakes down 3-2 to the Vancouver Whitecaps came back with two goals to win 4-3.  London I’ll let you talk about those first two matches to start.

# 2 The Quakes in their third match last Sunday faced the Chicago Fire and picked up a shutout victory 2-0 and the Quakes are 2-0-1 who would have thought after the season was on hold for four months they would come back and playing in the bubble that they would have got this far.

#3 London just to review the Sunday game against Chicago regarding the two goals scored by the Quakes Midfielder Jackson Yueill got the ball to Christian Espinoza, who made a move past his defender and took a left-footed shot past Fire goalkeeper Kenneth Kronholm. You’ve seen Espinoza in the past he’s a real ball handler.

#4 On the second goal by the Quakes Carlos Fierro and Chris Wondolowski came in as substitutes in the 82nd minute Fierro kicked a left footed cross and Wondolowski head butted in past Kronholm for the 2-0 lead.

#5 So at 2-0-1 the Quakes are awaiting who will their next opponent Real Salt Lake on Mon Jul 27th a 5:30 pm start. A win here will further improve their perfect record and put them at a higher seed in the tournament.

Join London Marq for the MLS is Back Tournament podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: How much Samuel will be missed; Mostert and 49ers trying to work it out

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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert and the 49ers sound like they’ve reached some middle ground after Mostert had requested a trade (49erswebzone.com photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 David talk about Deebo Samuel the 49ers wide receiver who broke his foot who was working out with the team in Nashville back on Jun 18th and is sidelined for 12-16 weeks how much will the team miss his talents.

#2 49ers running back Raheem Mostert who earlier requested a trade from the team but in the last two days it was reported that the 49ers and Mostert are in a better place.

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A’s opening night preview: A’s face a very multi talented Angels pitcher/DH Ohtani in four game series

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(AP file photo) Los Angeles Angels pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani will be the starter on Sundays for Angels games and will get a chance to hit and pitch against the Oakland A’s in the four game series in Oakland starting Friday night

By Jerry Feitelberg

OAKLAND–The Oakland A’s open up the 2020 season on Friday night and will face a very multi talented Los Angeles Angel pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani who is coming off post season surgery and is scheduled to pitch for the Halos every Sunday and swing a bat for the rest of the week.

Ohtani pitched last Sunday in intersquad play allowing one run, five innings, with six strike outs and four walks. Ohtani said he’s ready to pitch Sunday against the A’s making his first game appearance since his last game he pitched Sept 2, 2018.

Ohtani was the designated hitter for the Angels in 106 games last season and he said that pitching Sundays gives him something to look forward to, “It looks like going on Sundays is the best option,” Ohtani said. “We have the most off-days on Monday. I’m not going to hit the following day, so it gives me a chance to rest up.”

The Angels will be without Anthony Rendon who finished 11th in the American League with a batting average of .247 and was tenth in homers. The Angels paid Rendon $245 million for a seven year deal but Rendon will not be in the opener on Friday night because of oblique soreness.

A’s starter Frankie Montas: Frankie Montas gets the starting nod for opening night   tonight at the Oakland Coliseum to start the four game series against the Angels. Montas pitching record in 2019, 9-2 ERA 2.63, 96 innings pitched, 103 strike outs.

Montas was on his way with the 9-2 record and even selected to make the 2019 American League All Star team until he tested positive for PEDs and was suspended for a majority of the season before returning in September.

Montas brings a 90 MPH heater and a great splitter into Friday night’s opener. His slider was part of his bread and butter last season that kept hitters off balance and  helped him achieve a winning record.

A’s manager Bob Melvin is really looking forward to what Montas will bring this season after having 12 out of 16 quality starts. Montas says he amped up to start the season. Montas last May hit the radar gun at 100 MPH. At 27 years old Montas says he’s hoping to have a type of season he had last year. Montas may not be a 20 game winner in a abbreviated 60 game season but if he can pitch anywhere like he did last season he could pick up ten wins.

The A’s starting rotation for 2020: Motas (RHP), Sean Manaea (LHP), Mike Fiers (RHP), and Chris Bassitt (RHP) and Daniel Mengden (RHP). A’s pitcher AJ Puk is out for at least two weeks with a sore shoulder. Puk received an injection this week for his throwing shoulder that has hampered him.

Starters for tonight’s opener at the Oakland Coliseum for the Los Angles Angels Andrew Heaney (0-0) for the Oakland A’s Frankie Montas (0-0) a 6:40 pm first pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

Giants game wrap: LA smashes Giants 8-1 in season opener

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San Francisco Giants’ Tyler Heineman, second from left, dives back to third before being tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner after he was caught between third and home during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill/AP

By Jeremy Harness

The Giants hung in there with the heavy favorite Los Angeles Dodgers for six innings, but the Dodgers broke it open in the sixth and kept pouring it on.

Los Angeles came away with an 8-1 win over the Giants, in a season opener that, frankly, had the feel of a glorified scrimmage, despite the cutouts dispersed in the lower as well as the upper deck to go along with fake crowd noise.

But again, beggars can’t be choosers, and at least this was live baseball that one did not have to wake up in the middle of the night to watch, as was the case with the Korea Baseball Organization.

Speaking of the KBO, it was announced that the league will begin to allow fans into the ballparks starting Sunday, after months of playing games with no fans, giving hope that MLB will able to move on from the without-fans phase sooner rather than later.

As for the game, Clayton Kershaw, was scheduled to be the Dodgers’ starter on Thursday, but he suffered from back tightness that forced him out of action, as he was replaced by rookie Dustin May.

The Giants had a real opportunity in the third inning, loading the bases with nobody out. However, the Giants only were able to get one run across, via sac fly by Pablo Sandoval.

The Dodgers tied the game in the fourth when Kike Hernandez knocked in Corey Seager, and then dropped a five-spot on the Giants three innings later. Hernandez added a two-run homer in the eighth to cap off the scoring.

The starters held their own, as Johnny Cueto gave up only a run on five hits over four innings, and May surrendered only a run on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings.

MLB podcast with Jessica Kwong: Yankees are picked to win division; Dusty says Astros pitching staff won’t be ready week one; plus more

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New York Yankee slugger Aaron Judge gives thanks to the almighty after connecting against the New York Mets on Sunday July 19th. Judge hit two home runs in Tuesday’s exhibition game. (AP photo)

On the MLB podcast with Jessica:

#1 Jessica you had a chance to take a look at the New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and most predict that the Yankees could win the division in this abbreviated 60 game season. What was impressive about his delivery from you’ve seen of him throwing against the Mets last week.

#2 The Yankees Aaron Judge in pre season action hit two big flies he is expected to provide some power for the Yankees and some run production.

#3 Masahiro Tanaka the Yankees pitcher who took one on the head from a comebacker  is still recovering from the concussion he sustained on July 4th.

#4 Houston Astro manager Dusty Baker said that a number of his pitchers will not be available during the first part of the season, Joe Smith won’t be available and his status is undefined, Brad Peacock and Roberto Osuna will not be ready on time, reliever Austin Pruitt is reported recovery from an injury. The bullpen has to solidify as there are concerns with the Astro pitching staff.

#5 Oakland A’s manager Bob Melvin said that A’s starter Sean Manaea should be ready to go in Anaheim on Saturday night. On Monday Melvin said that Manaea struggled in the first couple of innings against the Giants but settled down getting hitters to swing and miss.

Join Jessica every other Thursday for the MLB podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Oakland A’s podcast with Jerry Feitelberg: Puk to return to A’s in two weeks; Trump says Giants made him get over the game; Kapler says kneeling was the right thing to do

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Oakland A’s left hander AJ Puk will sit out the next two weeks due to left shoulder pain. Puk took an injection in the left shoulder to ease the pain (athleticsnation.com file photo)

Oakland A’s podcast with Jerry F:

#1 A’s left handed pitcher AJ Puk received a injection on Monday for his left shoulder that was giving him pain he’s expected to be out for two weeks. What will it be like for Puk to recover from an injury like that.

#2 Jerry, talk about Ramon Laurenano he was in the A’s line up against the Giants on Tuesday night after sitting out the night before on Monday night with a calf injury how did he look on Tuesday and how the calf feeling?

#3 Trump criticized San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler and the club for taking a knee during the national anthem on Monday night saying “the game is over for me” or the other hand Kapler said nobody should stop us from doing the right thing.

#4 Former A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell was asked what he thought of Kapler and the Giants taking a knee ironically where Maxwell became the first MLB player to do it at the Oakland Coliseum Maxwell said he “felt joy”

#5 The Giants Mike Yastrzemski went deep in the first inning at Oracle Park Tuesday night nearly putting the ball into the Cove but landed in the left field stands.

#6 On Monday night the A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty went deep with his swing and where the ball landed it looks as he hasn’t missed a step.

Jerry is a beat writer for the Oakland A’s and does A’s podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary: Toronto Blue Jays are Homeless as 2020 season begins

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Pennsylvania Department of Health have ruled against the Toronto Blue Jays sharing PNC Park with the Pittsburgh Pirates because of the increased cases of Covid-19 (photo from tripadvisor.com)

Toronto Blue Jays are Homeless as 2020 season begins

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

The Toronto Blue Jays might have to play their full 60-game season on the road after PNC Park the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates (team they were talking to) denied them access to play their 30 home games at PNC.

Statement by the Pennsylvania Department of Health:

“In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in southwestern Pennsylvania,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a statement.

“To add travelers to this region for any reason, including for professional sports events, risks residents, visitors and members of both teams. We know that this virus does not discriminate, and can even make professional athletes very sick. We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of all Pennsylvanians.”

Over the weekend, the Blue Jays were denied by the Canadian Government to use their home station Rogers Centre, because they feared bringing American League East teams to Toronto could spread the Coronavirus in the largest city in Canada.

On Monday the Pirates announced they were in discussions with the Blue Jays and MLB, hoping they could host the Toronto team at PNC Park this season.

The Blue Jays will begin their season this Friday the 24th as they are expected to play the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida.

In the meantime MLB is trying desperately to find the Homeless Blue Jays a home for 30 games.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the Spanish radio play by play lead announcer on 1010 KIQI San Francisco and does News and Commentary each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Who will be the NHL MVP?; Two more players come up positive for Covid; plus more

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Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers is one of three candidates for the NHL MVP Hart Trophy Award (Edmonton Journal file photo)

On the NHL podcast with Marko:

#1 Marko please talk about the three candidates for NHL MVP Hart Trophy Award  who were selected as finalists, the Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl, the Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan McKinnon, or the New York Rangers Artemi Panarin.

#2 The NHL has reported as of Tuesday that two more players have tested positive for Covid-19 and the NHL conducted tests for more than 800 players between July 13  to 17. 33 players have tested positive since the league shut down in March until camp opened up this month.

#3 The Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask fractured a finger, Rask said he was doing box jumps and bent his finger at the edge of the box but Rask said it was nothing major and he should be ready to go when the qualifiers begin.

#4 Candidates for the Vezina Trophy finalists the award given to the best goaltender in the NHL, three candidates from the Winnpeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck who led the NHL with shutouts and was second in victories, from the Boston Bruins Tuukka Rask who led the NHL in shutouts and was second in wins, and from the Tampa Bay Lightning Andrei Vasilevskiy led the NHL in wins at 19-0-2 between Dec 17th through Feb 15th.

#5 After missing 55 games due to suffering from concussion issues it looks as if the Vancouver Canucks forward Michael Ferland will be back in the line up for the qualifiers. Ferland said after the Tuesday morning skate he felt pretty good and he’s looking forward to the scrimmage on Tuesday night.

Join Marko each Wednesday for an edition of the NHL podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com