That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Bad idea to play World Series as late as Nov 5th? O’s Eflin and Bautista on IL; plus more MLB news

Pete Alonso (right) and the New York Mets if they make the 2025 World Series could be forced to play in cold and wet conditions as late as Nov 5th as MLB scheduled the World Series to start Oct 24 and end Nov 5th. (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury, How bad of an idea is it that MLB has scheduled the World Series to start on Oct 25 with the possibility of the New York Mets hosting in cold weather that could drop in the 40s at night. Further the World Series could run as long as Nov 5th. Some critics are calling this a really bad idea playing in possible freezing conditions that could bring rain or snow.

#2 A Hawaiian real estate investor and broker are suing Los Angles Dodgers two way star Shohei Ohtani and his agent Nez Balelo for getting developer Kevin J Hayes Sr and real estate broker Tomoko Matsumoto fired from a $240 million luxury housing development on Hawaii’s Big Island that they wanted Ohtani to endorse. The lawsuit reads, “Balelo and [Ohtani], who were brought into the venture solely for [Ohtani’s] promotional and branding value, exploited their celebrity leverage to destabilize and ultimately dismantle Plaintiffs’ role in the project — for no reason other than their own financial self-interest,”

#3 The Baltimore Orioles have lost two pitchers for the rest of the season. Right hander Zach Eflin will be getting a lower back procedure and closer Felix Bautista is suffering from a significant shoulder injury. Bautista is scheduled to see the doctor to get an update this week.

#4 San Francisco Giants lose another one this time to the San Diego Padres 4-1 the loss drops San Francisco to 4.5 games for the last and coveted NL Wild Card spot. The Giants have one more game with San Diego Wednesday and three coming up with Tampa Bay starting Friday.

#5 Houston Astro closer Josh Hader was placed on the 15 day IL due to a left shoulder strain. Hader could not pitch on Monday night and was experiencing shoulder discomfort prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox. Hader had a workout before Monday’s game and said he did not feel right.

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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Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Orioles Eflin out on 15 day IL shoulder injury; Braves Riley out with broken hand; plus more news

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin is out with a shoulder injury and is one the 15 day IL as of Tue Aug 20, 2024 (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong:

#1 Jessica, the Baltimore Orioles right hander Zach Eflin is out with a shoulder injury and was placed on the 15 day IL. Eflin was scheduled to pitch on Wednesday against the New York Mets to close out the series. Eflin felt shoulder soreness and had to sit that game out.

#2 After the Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley broke his hand and said “I hate that I’m going to be out, not be out there competing with the guys. I also understand it’s part of the game. Injuries happen.” The Braves signed Gio Urshela who was released by the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Urshela was hitting .243 with five home runs.

#3 New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil left Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning of a 9-5 loss. Gil has signaled for the trainer when he threw a change up to the Guardian Jose Ramirez and had to leave because of lower back tightness. Dr. David Trofa said that Gil would be reassessed again on Wednesday.

#4 Ten years ago former San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto helped the Giants win a World Series. Fast forward Cueto will get the call at age 38 years on Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels. Angels manager Ron Washington called up Cueto on Tuesday and said that he hopes Cueto will stick around and also influence the younger players.

#5 Tuesday the Chicago Cubs Cody Bellinger hit a two run double and Danby Swanson hit a home run to help the Cubs defeat the Detroit Tigers 3-1. Bellinger was 2-4 and the Cubs got good pitching from Javier Assad 5.2 innings, allowing one run and six hits.

Jessica Kwong does Headline Sports podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com