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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: MLB’s first game of the season Yankees vs. Giants; Pirates name fifth starter Mlodzinski; plus more news

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San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello is making his MLB debuting straight out of coaching college baseball in Tennessee (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 With the 2026 MLB season set to begin this week (including an early Yankees–Giants matchup), which team storyline do you find most compelling heading into Opening Day, and why?

#2 New Leadership Impact How might Tony Vitello’s transition from college baseball to managing the San Francisco Giants affect the team’s performance and clubhouse culture this season?

#3 Roster Decisions & Breakout Players What do late spring training decisions—like the Pirates naming Carmen Mlodzinski as their fifth starter—tell us about how teams evaluate talent and readiness before Opening Day?

#4 Contenders & Predictions The Yankees are projected as strong playoff contenders again with key players returning. What factors will be most important in determining whether they meet expectations in 2026?

#5 League-Wide Trends From contract extensions (like the Blue Jays’ leadership) to roster cuts and prospect development, what broader trends do you see shaping MLB teams just days before the season begins?

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: A’s Second Season in Sacramento “It is what it is”

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Sacramento A’s opening day pitcher Luis Severino goes to the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto on Fri Mar 27, 2026 (AP News photo)

A’s Second Season in Sacramento: “It is what it is”

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By Amaury Pi-González

The Athletics open their 2026 season on March 27 in Toronto against the American League Champions, the Blue Jays, on a five-game road trip to open the new season, three in Toronto and two in Atlanta, then return home on April 3 for their first home game of the new season against the Houston Astros.

The city of Sacramento during its first season (2025) was not what the team expected. The team drew 768,464 fans at their 2025 Sacramento debut, the lowest in MLB, averaging 9,487 fans per game at Sutter Health Park. Note: LA Dodgers Stadium parking lot regularly accommodates 18,000 cars.

Seems like the A’s never took Sacramento seriously, scheduled to play there for only three years, like leasing a car, for 2025-26-27, and then move to the very hot confines of Las Vegas, Nevada. The A’s never joined the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce (English or Spanish).

The people of Sacramento are “lukewarm” about this team. The media coverage of the Athletics writes about a team that has not obviously embraced the area, and they often report on that lack of enthusiasm. Some expected A’s fans to travel from Oakland and other Bay Area cities/areas to see the A’s play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento..

Some A’s fans might have left the Bay Area for Sacramento, seeking a cheaper cost of living, but there are not enough of those fans to fill seats in Sacramento. A’s team performance on the field was about what I expected, an exciting offense and…that’s it. Not a serious contender.

When your ace in the starting rotation is Luis Severino (I like Luis he is a good guy), they are totally exposed at their level of pitching, which is not at the level of a serious contender. Players have complained about the facilities in Sacramento, but they get paid to wear a major-league uniform and play in a minor-league park.

The largest minority group in the Sacramento area is Hispanic, representing roughly 24–30% of the population. Within the City of Sacramento specifically, Hispanic residents are the largest minority. In 2025, A’s reduced the Spanish radio broadcast to one broadcaster, pure tokenism, so the team can say: “yes, we have a Spanish broadcast”, disrespect to a sport whose some of their biggest stars are Hispanic and over 30% of all players in MLB are Latinos.

Spanish is the second language of baseball and in the US overall. But for the A’s, they might as well be playing in West Virginia, the smallest Latino population in the US. There is little local excitement, and ticket sales for the 2026 season were immediately met with flash sales, such as “No Fees” promotions for April and May, highlighting a lack of demand.

So, in simple language, it is a bleak situation The very common phrase “it is what it is” signifies acceptance of an unchangeable, difficult situation, used commonly in business, politics, and sports, and sometimes bad news in medical reports, since the 1990’s, and in the case of the 2026 version of the Athletics, It is what it is.

SF Gate recent headline: The A’s pitiful attendance now hurting Sacramento’s other baseball team.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

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LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Darryl Strawberry from the Diamond to the Pulpit

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Former New York Mets superstar Darryl Strawberry addresses the media during his retirement ceremony on June 1, 2024 at Citi Field in New York (AP file photo)

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Darryl Strawberry from the Diamond to the Pulpit

By Amaury Pi-González

Darryl Strawberry, a former MLB superstar, had a long, successful baseball career for 17 years (1983-1999), a 4-time World Series champion 1986, 1996, 1999, 2000. He was an 8-time All Star, also Rookie of the Year, and to this day is the Mets’ all-time leader in home runs with 252 and RBIs 733.

But his personal life was many highs and lows, with addiction to redemption as an ordained minister. It has been a rough go for one of the best players in MLB for 17 years. Especially during that 1986 season.

I covered the All-Star Game in Houston. Strawberry attracted a lot of attention with another young player from the American League, José Canseco, who later that season won the AL Rookie of the Year award.

From fame in Major League Baseball to battling alcohol, drug addiction, cancer, and prison time. He found a new life with faith, sobriety, and his marriage to his third wife. As a guest preacher on Sunday, March 22, at SBN (SonLife Broadcasting Network), a Christian multi-media network that broadcasts worldwide and is founded by Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart.

Darryl, an ordained minister, gave his testimony about his aforementioned struggles, including growing up with an alcoholic father, physical abuse, and using sports to escape his environment. Darryl Strawberry: Mets 1983-1990, Dodgers 1991-1993, Giants 1994, Yankees 1995-1999.

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Outrage in the Sports World as Iran executes Wrestler

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Iranian Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi (right) turned 19 on Mar 11, 2026 was executed this week for not singing the Iranian national anthem and was one of three in public executions by the Iranian government (photo from Iranwire)

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Amaury Pi-González

On Thursday, Iranian wrestling star Saleh Mohammadi made news worldwide, not the way he wanted. The government of Iran executed the 19-year-old in a public hanging; he was one of the three in the most recent public executions because they were in the January anti-Iran government protests.

This, according to American human rights activists and dissidents, aside from the Wrestler, also Mehdi Ghasemi and Saeed Davoudi were executed by hanging. Many world news agencies, including Associated Press, reported on this Iranian execution today.

This month up to seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team sought asylum in Australia during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, fearing persecution after refusing to sing the national anthem. Labeled “traitors” by state media, the players were assisted by Australian federal police to defect, though some later returned home, some admitted they were worried about his family left in Iran.

According to Amnesty International, Iran is one of the world’s biggest violators of Human Rights, along with other countries in this category: North Korea, Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen. Note: Human Rights Watch notes that nations with poor records often use major events to hide abuses.

The Human Rights Foundation highlights that international bodies often overlook these abuses to maintain good relations with such regimes. Media in Iran is heavily censored and controlled by the state, with over 80% of citizens relying on government-run outlets.

Permitted media consists of pro-regime television, radio, and newspapers. While satellite dishes, popular social media (Instagram, WhatsApp), and many foreign websites are banned under Iran’s Theocratic regime.

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: From My Notebook 1981 Players Strike

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Former Oakland A’s left fielder and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson (left) and the author Amaury Pi Gonzalez (right) take time out for a photo at the Oakland Coliseum (photo from Amaury Pi Gonzalez Oakland A’s Spanish radio)

From My Notebook 1981 Players Strike

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By Amaury Pi-González

A lockout following the 2026 MLB season is considered “almost guaranteed” 90% chance by union officials,

 The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires Dec. 1, 2026, with major disputes expected over a potential salary cap, team revenue sharing, and escalating contract numbers. 

History of Work stoppages: (Nine (9) Four lockouts and Five strikes. Mostly focused on free agency, salary arbitration, pension funds, and revenue sharing.

There have been nine major work stoppages in Major League Baseball (MLB) history between owners and the players’ union, consisting of four lockouts and five strikes. These labor disputes have primarily focused on free agency, salary arbitration, revenue sharing, and pension funds, with the 1994-95 strike and 2021-22 lockout being among the most severe.

However, the one I mostly remember was the very interesting 1981 season work stoppage. A 50-day strike from June 12 to July 31, 1981. It was the second strike in MLB history, and 712 games were cancelled, which is more than one-third of the season. Billy Martin was the A’s manager, and it was known as “Billy Ball”

The A’s won the American League West first-half title as they swept the Kansas City Royals 3-0 in the Division Series and later were swept by the New York Yankees 3-0. The A’s played both teams on the road at KC and at NY. Julio González was my broadcast and traveling partner during this very unusual season.

Rickey Henderson was having a very good year. He told me he was not happy with the labor dispute, but he was having a good season, and the labor dispute did not distract him from his play on the field. Was he right?

Well, in 1981, Rickey Henderson became a big star, which eventually led to his induction into the Hall of Fame years later. Rickey finished second in AL MVP voting, led the AL in hits with 135, runs with 89, and steals with 56, while hitting .319, fourth best in the American League.

 Rickey Henderson was Billy Martin’s favorite player; Rickey exemplifies the type of hustle that Billy always admired. As a player, Billy Martin was a hard-nosed, scrappy type of player; he loved players who hustled on the field, and Ricky Henderson was that type of player.

Note: Oakland A’s Andy Dolich’s creative marketing campaigns, which included the now-famous ‘BillyBall’ radio and television ads. Andy was the best executive the A’s ever had inside their marketing department. Oakland A’s fans can’t forget the song “Billy-Ball, the lyrics were a parody song in the tune of Charlie Brown by The Coasters. His work on the Oakland A’s “BillyBall” was a big hit. 

Andy Dolich won a Clio Award for his work on the Oakland A’s “BillyBall” campaign during his time as a marketing executive with the team in the 1980s.

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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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: How extreme heat is affecting Cactus League play; Can Tigers Skubal set contract records? Plus more news

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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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: NBA Looking for Expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle

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Climate Pledge Arena would be the site to host an expansion team in Seattle (Living Future image)

NBA Looking for Expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle

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by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez

Las Vegas never had an NBA team. The Seattle SuperSonics played at KeyArena in Seattle from 1967 to 2008. They left Seattle because of a lease dispute with Key Arena, and since then, there has been no NBA action in the Emerald City. I traveled there with the Warriors, and I remember they had very good fans and a Hall of Fame coach, Lenny Wilkins.

Las Vegas once had the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, which relocated to San Antonio in 2008. However, they never had a permanent NBA team. The city hosts the annual NBA Summer League and is a leading contender for a future expansion team.

As of 2025-2026, the average NBA franchise is valued at over $4.6 billion, while some teams, such as the Warriors, Knicks, and Lakers, are valued between $7 billion and $11 billion. In the case of Las Vegas, if they succeed, they will now have all the top 4 professional leagues joining the MLB (A’s), NFL (Raiders), and NHL (Golden Knights), “one-stop shopping for major league sports”.

While Seattle (if they succeed) will have a return to the NBA for the first time since 2018. Attention Fans. This is not personal, it is business. “Everything in America is a business, and sports franchises fall into that category, and it seems like profit is more important than team history” (A’s are the best example).

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Field of Dreams game returns this August

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Players recreating ghost players of the past wearing Chicago White Sox uniforms from the 1919 era at the Field of Dreams corn field site in Dyersville IA decades after the filming of the famous movie (AP file photo)

Field of Dreams game returns this August

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Amaury Pi-González

Field of Dreams (1989) is ranked among the top 10 best baseball movies ever made, often appearing in the top three alongside Bull Durham and The Natural. it was also only one of three baseball movies nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

This August 13 MLB Field of Dreams game will take place in Dyersville, Iowa. The game is airing on Netflix, returning to the iconic movie site using a 3,000-seat stadium. The Minnesota Twins will host the Philadelphia Phillies.

A Minor League Baseball game between the Iowa Cubs and St Paul Saints will precede it on August 11. The venue is a specially constructed professional ballpark designed to fit within the landscape of the original movie set, built 500 feet from it, with a capacity of approximately 8,000 fans.

For baseball fans, this could be on your ‘bucket list’. MLB will handle all ticket sales, and you can check for updates and official information on the MLB Field of Dreams page. https://www.fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com/mlbatfod

Previous Field of Dreams games in Iowa: 2021 White Sox 9 Yankees 8, and in 2022 Cubs 4 Reds 2. Notable Baseball Movies: Try to remember how many you have seen of these. Here they are: Field of Dreams—-The Sandlot—–Bull Durham—-A League of Their Own—–The Pride of the Yankees—–Eight Man Out—–Moneyball—-The Natural—Major League—-The Bad News Bears—-The Rookie—-Damn Yankees.

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary:Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame at Giants Fanfest, Sat Mar 14th

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Hispanic Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame Mural on display. The HHMHF will be at Oracle Park in San Francisco at the San Francisco Giants Fanfest on Sat Mar 14, 2026 (photo from the author Amaury Pi Gonzalez)

Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame at Giants Fanfest, Saturday

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By Amaury Pi-González

This next Saturday, March 14, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the KNBR Giants FanFest Open House at Oracle Park, San Francisco. It is a free event, and as usual, the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame will be present. The free event features alumni autographs. on-field access, photos with the World Series trophies, and a viewing of the Spring Training game, with admission requiring a reserved ticket.

Gabriel “Tito” Avila Jr., Founder and President of the Museum, and Amaury i-Gonxález, Vice President of the Museum, ex-Spanish play-by-play announcer for the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, and other teams, member of The Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame, will be there to meet with fans and friends We love to meet you and celebrate our 27th Year of our Non-Profit organization founded in San Franciosco,.The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame.

Remember “Hablamos Béisbol – “We talk Baseball”

Home hhbm

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: 2026 Season Predictions 

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Amaury Pi Gonzalez the author and as the Wizard of the MLB 2026 predictions writes about what is about to happen in the MLB 2026 season (Image by Mauricio Segura-Golden Bay Times)

 2026 Season Predictions  

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By Amaury Pi-González

The 2026 MLB regular season begins with a special Opening Night game on Wednesday, March 25, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, followed by a full 14-game traditional Opening Day on March 26. This is the second time these two teams opened an MLB season; the last time was in 2023. 

Last season, the Yankees finished in a virtual tie for first place in the AL East with the Toronto Blue Jays, both with an identical record of 94-68. The San Francisco Giants finished in third place in the NL West with an 81-81 record,12 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went on to win their second consecutive World Series. Both teams are expected to be contenders. The Yankees and Toronto still will fight for the AL East. Giants will have to fight with the Padres, both pursuing the Dodgers.

 PREDICTIONS

AMERICAN LEAGUE (East) 1-Yankees 2-Blue Jays 3-Red Sox 4-Orioles 5-Rays.

 The Yankees are still looking to win their 28th World Series (last one was 2009)  I like their exciting offense, headed by Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and a lineup that led the majors with 274 Home runs. They signed Cory Bellinger and veteran Paul Goldschmidt. Good rotation with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Max Fried; they added lefty Ryan Weathers on a trade with the Marlins. Their bullpen was a problem, with a 4.47 ERA. They added closer David Bednar from the Pirates. The Yanks will have to hit and hit and hit, because their overall pitching is a big question mark. Defense is average.

 (Central) 1-Tigers 2-Guardians 3-Royals 4-Twins 5-White Sox. Tigers’ reigning Cy Young Award winner last year, Hayward’s own Tarik Skubal, is now joined by recently signed Free Agent  Framber Valdéz (3-year $115 million). Those are two of the best pitchers in the game. Detroit also signed future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to a 1 year deal. They have enough offense and a smart defense; they’re the best team in the Central. The last time Detroit won the division was in 2014. They are going to win it this season.

(West)   1-Mariners 2-Rangers -3-Houston 4-Athletics 5-Angels,  -Mariners are “Always the Bridesmaid, but never the Bride”

As of the end of the 2025 MLB season, the Mariners are the only active MLB franchise that has never appeared in a World Series. Led by catcher Cal Raleigh, who tied Mickey Mantle for the most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season with 54 home runs, Julio Rodriguez is ready to win an MVP, and, as always, good pitching to contend: Logan Gilbert,  Bryan Woo, Luis Castillo, and George Kirby. A solid defensive team. They should win this division again. A good guy and play-by-play man, Rick Rizzs, announced after 41 years that 2026 will be his last.   While the team renting in Sacramento showcases a powerful offense. Watch for a 19-year-old Dominican kid, Leo De Vries, who is a shortstop and can hit for power. Too bad the A’s do not have enough pitching to seriously contend, but they will continue to bang, and their defense has improved. Do not trust the LA Angels’ pitching.

NATIONAL LEAGUE (East) 1-Phillies 2-Mets 3-Braves 4-Nationals 5-Marlins. The Phillies should win that division again, one of the roughest teams at home; they won 55 of the 81 games in their casa. Phillies fans are among the most passionate in all of baseball; they are indeed the 10th man on that team. Super lineup, Schwarz, Turner, Harper, J.T.Realmuto, and company, and a stellar pitching staff, led by ace Zack Wheeler, followed by Jesús Luzardo, Cristopher Sánchez, three solid arms, and a solid defense, this is the team to beat again in this division.

(Central) 1-Cubs 2-Brewers 3-Reds 4-Pirates 5-Cardinals. The Cubs were busy this off season, restructuring their pitching and also adding veteran players Michael Conforto and Dylan Carlson. The most interesting team here is the Pittsburgh Pirates; they could give Milwaukee and Chicago fits. I think it is time for a change here, and the Chicago Cubs will provide.

(West)1-Dodgers  2-Padres 3-Giants 4-Diamondbacks -5 Rockies.  -No reason to believe the Dodgers could not win this division again. The Padres and the Giants will battle for second (wild card). San Diego signed Miguel Tejada, Nick Castellanos, and Korean infielder Sung-Mun-Song. They have a solid offense with Machado, Tatis, Boagerts, and others. The Giants’ biggest off-season news is naming Tony Vitello from Tennessee as new manager. Became the first team ever to hire a college manager with no Major League experience. Giants added two good veterans: three-time batting champ Luis Arráez and talented center fielder Harrison Bader, along with pitchers Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser. The top two pitchers, Brandon Webb and Robbie Ray, are Cy Young material,, they need Landen Roupp (7-7 3.80) to have his best season yet.

Quote: You look forward to Opening Day like a birthday party when you’re a kid. You think something wonderful is going to happen.” — Joe DiMaggio

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