Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal fist pumps pitching the the Chicago Cubs after making a play at home plate against the Chicago Cubs on Tue Aug 4, 2026 at Wrigley Field in Chicago (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:
#1 The Los Angeles Dodgers have pitcher Tarik Skubal but they also had a seven game losing streak which they snapped Saturday by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in ten innings. Was this just a hic up for the Dodgers?
#2 Toronto Blue Jays right hander Max Scherzer became the 10th all time pitcher in strikeouts moving past Hall of Famer Walter Johnson as the Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday 7-5.
#3 Detroit Tigers RHP Jackson Jobe made his first start in almost 14 months after coming back from Tommy John surgery limted the San Francisco Giants to just one hit and threw five shutouot innings in a 8-0.
#4 Former New York Yankees pitcher Tommy John who is battling bladder cancer sent a farewell to the Yankees saying as he missed Old Timers day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. John is 83 years old he said that he is greatful for the surgery named after him and that it saved a great number of arms and players careers.
#5 The Sacramento A’s handed the Boston Red Sox their fourth loss in 31 games with a 7-3 win Saturday. The Sox became the seventh team since 1920 to win 27 games in just 30 games with their win on Friday against the A’s.
The New York Yankees are expecting big things from top prospect George Lombard Jr in the next few years. Lombard started at shortstop and batted eighth on Tue Aug 4, 2026 .(facebook.com photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 How will the New York Yankees use top prospect George Lombard Jr. after promoting him to the majors and optioning Anthony Volpe to Triple-A?
#2 What impact will the blockbuster trade deadline deals—such as the Red Sox acquiring Adley Rutschman and the Dodgers adding Tarik Skubal—have on the postseason race?
#3 How did Alec Burleson’s three-home-run performance help the Cardinals defeat the Yankees 13–7, and what does the loss mean for New York’s playoff outlook?
#4 What were the biggest winners and losers from Monday’s MLB trade deadline, and which teams improved their chances of reaching the playoffs?
#5 Which players and teams are expected to make the biggest headlines during Tuesday night’s MLB schedule following the flurry of trade deadline moves?
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.
AI image of Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Tarik Skubal in Dodgers uniform
By Charlie O
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a trade that would send outfielder Zyhir Hope, right handed pitcher River Ryan and right hander Brady Smith to Detroit. Hope is number five, Ryan is number seven and Smith is number 17 among the Dodgers top 20 prospects.
Skubal for most of the 26 season was going to be tradable and he had elbow surgery in May and was not going to finish the season with the Tigers. Skubal was 7-5 with a 2.79 ERA. His joining the Dodgers will just give them that extra push to have another shot at winning another World Series.
Henry Bolte #33 of the Athletics standing on second base reacts after hitting a double against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory photo credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The A’s came into Saturday’s action against the Detroit Tigers in desperate need of a win. After losing three of four to the Red Sox and dropping game one to the Tigers, the A’s tried to get back on track against Detroit as the MLB trade deadline loomed and news broke during the game that Tarik Skubal had been traded to the Dodgers.
On Saturday, the A’s fell to the Tigers 8-6 and dropped another home series.
The A’s turned to Jack Perkins for the start on Saturday in hopes of winning game two and evening the series with the Tigers. Perkins, who was making his 27th appearance and ninth start for the club this season, was coming off a solid start against Boston last week in which he went five and two-thirds innings while giving up only two runs. On Saturday, Perkins struggled in his outing against the Tigers as they roughed him up for six runs on nine hits while he walked one and struck out nine. Although Perkins didn’t pitch as well as he would have liked, he did manage to get the A’s through five-plus innings, which was much needed.
“I think this is another outing that he can build on,” Mark Kotsay said of Perkins after the game. “… The positive is that he did have a nice night punching guys out with only one walk.”
The A’s bullpen has been heavily used over the last week during their homestand in Sacramento. On Saturday, the bullpen had to cover three and two-thirds innings.
First out of the bullpen and relieving Jack Perkins with one out in the sixth inning was Jose Suarez. Suarez got the last two outs of the sixth inning and recorded the first two outs of the seventh. In his one and one-third innings of work, Suarez gave up one run on no hits while walking one and striking out one.
To close out the seventh inning, the A’s turned to Scott Blewett. Blewett recorded the final out of the seventh and also pitched the eighth inning for the A’s. Blewett got hit around a decent amount but limited the damage as he gave up one run on four hits while walking none across his inning and one-third of work.
In the ninth inning, Mark Kotsay turned to Luis Medina for the final three outs. It wasn’t a clean inning for Medina. However, he did manage to allow no runs while scattering two hits across his inning of work and striking out one.
On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s had plenty of opportunities against the Tigers’ pitching staff, but they weren’t able to capitalize the way they needed to generate runs, at least until later in the game. The A’s finished with an impressive 15 hits and three walks, but they were only able to score six runs when it was all said and done.
The A’s first run came in the third inning when Lawrence Butler drove home Jacob Wilson on an RBI single to left field. It was Butler’s 29th RBI of the season as he continues to heat up a bit for the A’s after struggling for most of the season.
In the fourth inning, the A’s got their second run of the game when Jacob Wilson grounded out and scored Henry Bolte from third base to give Wilson his 34th RBI of the season and tie the game at 2-2.
The A’s next runs wouldn’t come until the eighth inning when they trailed the Tigers 8-2. In the eighth, the A’s scored three runs thanks to a Henry Bolte three-run home run over the wall in right-center field that scored Tommy White and Lawrence Butler. The home run, which traveled 411 feet and left the bat at 105.3 mph, was Bolte’s fourth of the season as he recorded RBIs 19, 20, and 21.
The A’s final run of the game came in the bottom of the ninth inning when Jeff McNeil laid down a textbook RBI bunt single to the left side of the diamond that scored Tyler Soderstrom from third base. It got the A’s to within two, making it an 8-6 game.
That was all the A’s offense could muster as they attempted the comeback but ultimately fell to the Tigers, 8-6.
With the loss, the A’s fell to 45-66 on the season.
Things got a bit chippy at the end of the game after the final out was recorded. The A’s and Tigers’ benches cleared, along with both bullpens, as a scrum formed along the third-base line. I couldn’t make out the cause, and after the game Mark Kotsay’s only comment was, “It was a little dispute over a play in the game.”
The A’s will take on the Tigers in the final game of the series and the homestand on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PDT. The A’s will send Gage Jump (4-6, 4.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Tigers will counter with Keider Montero (7-6, 3.34 ERA).
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.
Detroit Tigers Tarik Skubal tips his cap to the crowd after striking out his 1000th career batter against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wed Jul 29, 2026 (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
According to history, the first baseball trade took place on August 29, 1885, when the Louisville Colonels of the American Association traded John Connor and $750 to the minor leagues for pitcher Toad Ramsey of the Chattanooga Lookouts.
The most famous deal: owner of the Boston Red Sox Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000 plus a $300,000 loan because Frazee needed money to finance a Broadway musical called My Lady Friends. This created the “Curse of the Bambino” keeping the Red Sox from winning the World Series for 86 years, and the start of the New York Yankees dynasty.
With about 60 games left this 2026 season, buyers and sellers are poised to begin dealing as soon as August 3 at 6 pm ET.
For the Giants: They are legitimate sellers. Their biggest and most impactful trade in their history took place in November 1996, bringing Jeff Kent, along with José Vizcaino, Julián Tavarez, and José Roa, to San Francisco from the Cleveland Indians; in return, the Giants sent one of their fan-favorite players, Matt Williams, to Cleveland.
But the most recent deal for the Giants that made big baseball news was when they acquired Boston Red Sox Rafael Devers, taking on the remainder of his very nice (for Devers) 10-year, $313 million contract. This deal took place June 15, 2025, just over a year ago. In return, the Giants sent left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks, outfield prospect James Tibbs III, and minor-league right-hander José Bello.
Many players will change uniforms over the next few days/weeks, but the most coveted player is Tarik Skubal, currently pitching (maybe for the last time with the Detroit Tigers. Tarik Skubal was born in Hayward, California, a Bay Area kid, but the Giants will not trade for Skubal.
Quote on trades: Joe Garagiola,Baseball Broadcaster “Is like your 100th birthday. not ideal, but it beats the alternative”
For the young readers: Garagiola lived to be 90 years young, broadcasted for 58 years. I met him in 1986 during the World Series for NBC Sports. while Juan Vené and yours truly called the 1986 World Series betwen the Mets and the Red Sox on the old CBS Hispanic Radio Network, under great producer Armando Talavera.
Saludos to Cooperstown! Congratulations to the Baseball Hall of Fame: Great inductiong ceremony forJeff Kent, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones.
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.
Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the first inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tue Jul 28, 2026 (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong:
#1 Can Shohei Ohtani carry the Dodgers through another postseason push while remaining in the National League MVP race?
#2 Will Tarik Skubal be the biggest name moved before the MLB trade deadline, and which contender lands the ace?
#3 Is Aaron Judge’s absence reshaping the American League MVP race, and who benefits the most?
#4 Can Gleyber Torres’ recent offensive surge spark a second-half turnaround for the Tigers after his five-RBI performance?
#5 Will Sandy Alcantara or C.J. Abrams become the next blockbuster trade as the deadline approaches?
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has numerous suitors from other clubs before the baseball trade deadline will the Tigers trade him or keep him as they will need his services in the post season (AP News photo)
That’s Amury News and Commnentary podcast:
#1 How could trade deadline rumors involving Tarik Skubal impact the Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes, and which contenders should pursue him?
#2 With injuries affecting stars Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, which player is more critical to their team’s postseason chances?
#3 What does Max Kepler’s walk-off RBI in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ dramatic comeback over the St. Louis Cardinals say about Arizona’s resilience this season?
#4 Can Paul Skenes continue pitching at an elite level and emerge as the National League Cy Young Award favorite by season’s end?
#5 As the MLB trade deadline approaches, which player—the New York Mets Francisco Lindor, the Sacramento A’s Shea Longeliers, or another star—could become the biggest name on the trade market?
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.
The New York Yankees are waiting for Aaron Judge’s return from a fractured rib injury. Judge has been out of action since May 31, 2026. The Yankees have said that Judge is not ready to start doing phyical baseball activities yet (AP file photo)
MLB The Show podcast Marko Ukalovic:
#1 New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge’s fractured rib is still not healed and is not ready to return to baseball workouts and rehabbbing. The Yankees are still not certain when the next step will take place. Judge has been out since May 31the doctors said that Judge’s rib is showing partial healing.
#2 MLB released it’s 2027 regular season schedules despite the a severe labor dispute between the owners and players over the salary cap. The Collective Bargaining Agreement will expire on Dec 1, 2026 which makes the scheduled opening dates in doubt.
#3 Los Angeles Dodgers two way star Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, Ohtani did not have fluid drained from the knee. Ohtani went 0-4 hitting two fly outs to the warning track against the New York Yankees on Friday’s win 2-1. Ohtani is not scheduled to pitch this weekend and should return to the mound on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The last time Ohtani pitched was on Jul 3.
#4 Marko, the way you see it whats the most likely team that Tarik Skubul of the Detroit Tigers could end up going before the trade deadline. Is there any way that Skubul can stay on the Tigers or is Detroit looking to shore up for younger propects? Skubul is 5-5 with a 3.09 ERA.
#5 The Sacramento A’s who snapped a ten game losing streak on Saturday lost a tough game to the Washington Nationals 5-2 Sunday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. The struggled to get run production in this game and have now lost 11 of their last 12 games.
Two time Cy Young Award winner Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal could set contract records when he reaches free agency (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 How could the extreme heat wave affecting the Cactus League in Arizona change the way teams manage players and schedules during spring training and do you think climate change played a part in the extreme heat?
#2 What factors might lead to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal potentially setting new contract records when he reaches free agency?
#3 How did Chris Sale’s efficient spring training outing help the Atlanta Braves secure a dominant win, and what might it indicate about his readiness for the regular season?
#4 What impact could experimental rule changes in the minor leagues have on the future of Major League Baseball gameplay?
#5 How are spring training matchups—such as the San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres—helping teams evaluate talent and finalize rosters before Opening Day? How much are the Pads Mason Miller and the Giants Logan Webb drawing cards?
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.
While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com
New York Yankees left hand pitcher Max Fried will be the starting pitcher against the San Francisco Giants on opening day Wed Mar 25, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 Will New York Yankees’ new Opening Day pitcher LHP Max Fried lead the rotation to a strong start? .
#2 Which players could become surprise trade candidates before the 2026 MLB deadline?
#3 Why did Tarik Skubal leave Team USA after his World Baseball Classic appearance? The Detroit Tigers ace made headlines after stepping away from Team USA duties following his WBC debut.
#4 Which players are standing out in spring training as Opening Day approaches? Early performances—like big home runs and defensive plays—are drawing attention as teams finalize their rosters for the start of the 2026 season.
#5 MLB questions specifically about the Dodgers and Giants rivalry. The Dodgers multiple World Series wins and the Giants new manager Tony Vitello will he be able to get the Giants to the post season?
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.
While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com
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