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MLB.com contributor Richard Justice joined KNBR on Monday afternoon and discussed the kinds of tweaks the Giants should make this winter to turn things around in 2018.

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Monday they have a defensive lineman and offensive lineman to one-year deals. In order to make room on the roster, the team has waived/injured S Chanceller James. If James is not claimed, he will revert back to the teams Injured Reserve List.

It was a blast from the past at 49ers practice on Wednesday. Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice made an appearance, stopping by to speak with the team about the “franchise’s legacy and culture.”

For his career, Sandoval’s OPS from the left side (.831) is over 150 points higher than when he hits right handed (.674). At this point, according to Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow, Sandoval should no longer be a switch-hitter.

Jack Del Rio responded to Marshawn Lynch sitting during the national anthem, calling it a “non-issue.”

The new look 49ers hit the road for their first preseason game of 2017, facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs at 6 p.m. on Friday evening. Here are three position battles and three players to watch in the first game of the Kyle Shanahan era.

Kevin Durant spoke for the first time since signing a two-year, $51.2 million contract this offseason, in a wide ranging interview with Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

Baer indicated that at least a couple young managers inquired about both Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, but stated that the organization never considered involving either in a trade.

Early reports from training camp are that Hoyer has looked better than expected, something NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport attested to when asked by Drew Hoffar and Kevin Frandsen how he thought Hoyer played after attending 49ers’ practice.

The NBA announced their national television and Christmas Day schedules for the upcoming 2017-18 season on Thursday afternoon.