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Michael Wagaman

United States

Freelance Reporter at Associated Press

Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated

Freelance sports reporter in the Bay currently with NBC Sports Bay Area covering the Warriors, Giants, A's and Kings. Also been working with the AP since '96

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  • 1 week ago | heraldbulletin.com | Michael Wagaman

    WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a two-run homer off closer Josh Hader in the 10th inning to give the Athletics a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Willie McIver launched his first major league homer and drove in two runs for the Athletics. Lawrence Butler and Jacob Wilson also connected on solo shots as the A’s won their fifth in seven games. kAm%96 p’D C68C@FA65 27E6C 3=@H:?8 2 c\` =625 :? E96 6:89E9 H96? ':4E@C r2C2E:?: 9:E 2 E9C66\CF? 9@>6C H:E9 EH@ @FED @?

  • 1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Wagaman

    1 / 5WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a two-run homer off closer Josh Hader in the 10th inning to give the Athletics a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Willie McIver launched his first major league homer and drove in two runs for the Athletics. Lawrence Butler and Jacob Wilson also connected on solo shots as the A’s won their fifth in seven games.

  • 1 week ago | apnews.com | Michael Wagaman

    WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a two-run homer off closer Josh Hader in the 10th inning to give the Athletics a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Willie McIver launched his first major league homer and drove in two runs for the Athletics. Lawrence Butler and Jacob Wilson also connected on solo shots as the A’s won their fifth in seven games.

  • 1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Michael Wagaman

    Athletics' Lawrence Butler gestures skyward after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 19, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)Athletics' Willie MacIver, left, is caught in a rundown and later tagged out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif.

  • 1 week ago | dailyrecordnews.com | Michael Wagaman

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Daniel Schneeman hit a three-run home run to keep Justin Verlander winless in a San Francisco uniform, powering the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Wednesday night. Verlander (0-4) allowed four runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings after being activated off the Injured List earlier in the day. The nine-time All-Star gave up seven hits and had six strikeouts in his first start since May 18.

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Michael Wagaman
Michael Wagaman @MWagaman
7 Jun 25

I know I shouldn't do this but I don't believe in jinxes (unless it's for a Coke) but Doval is looking like his dominant self

Michael Wagaman
Michael Wagaman @MWagaman
7 Jun 25

Second sac fly of the night for Dom Smith. Has 2 RBIs tonight after 3 hits-2 RBI last night

Michael Wagaman
Michael Wagaman @MWagaman
7 Jun 25

First hit off Birdsong is RBI single in the 4th, Braves have tied it at 3