49ers matchup with Bears a reminder of their linked pasts
The proximity of these teams’ recent pasts, in both draft position and coveting the same assets, adds a twist to the upcoming matchup.
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Duane Kuiper thinks Giants are going to trade one of their left-handed pitchers
Aside from today’s news that the club is close to inking a deal with ambidextrous reliever Pat Venditte, the start to the 2019 offseason has been relatively quiet for the Giants, and for the league as a whole.
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Giants ‘close to deal’ with former A’s and Dodgers switch-pitcher [report]
The Giants ‘are close’ to a deal with a former A’s and Dodgers ambidextrous reliever, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Krukow: I think Bumgarner is ‘completely ticked off’ at rhetoric surrounding his fastball
Madison Bumgarner’s fastball has lost some velocity over the past three seasons.
Two 49ers selected to 2019 Pro Bowl, three alternates named
The 49ers will have five potential representatives in Orlando’s Pro Bowl play in late January.
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Giants had most ‘impressive presence’ at Troy Tulowitzki open workout [report]
The Giants attended the workout of former Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday, and had the “most impressive presence,” according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.
Eric Reid says NFL has drug tested him seven times this season
Eric Reid has played 11 games during the 2018 NFL season since being signed by the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 28. On Monday night, the former 49ers safety posted a photo of a note left on his locker by the NFL, notifying him that he’d been randomly selected for a drug test.
Stephen Curry scores 15,000th career point in win over Grizzlies
The Warriors returned back to their usual selves tonight, battering the Memphis Grizzlies at home in Oakland in a 110-93 win.
Iguodala pokes fun of Klay’s hilarious halftime interview
Kerith Burke asked Iguodala a question, but the Arizona product wasn’t interested in giving a serious answer to start the interview.
Steve Kerr on Cousins’ return: ‘We’re not really that close’
All the the recent reports surrounding DeMarcus Cousins have pointed to him returning sooner rather than later from his torn Achilles sustained last season.