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Giants come up short vs. Pirates, lose NL West lead
The Giants left the potential game-tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position in the 9th inning as the Pirates won their second straight game in San Francisco by a 4-3 final.For the first time since ...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

49ers sign QB Christian Ponder [report]
SANTA CLARA — In desperate need of a healthy quarterback, the 49ers have signed free agent Christian Ponder, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2011 draft,...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

Giants bring back RP Joe Nathan on minor league deal [report]
A day after welcoming Ryan Vogelsong back to AT&T Park, the Giants are bringing back a familiar name in Joe Nathan. According to Jon Heyman, the veteran reliever is signing a minor league deal wit...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

McCutchen, Pirates deal Giants 8-5 loss
Ryan Vogelsong won in his return to AT&T Park as the Pirates beat the Giants 8-5. The Giants had 12 hits but Andrew McCutchen saved two runs with a diving catch in the seventh on a line drive off ...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

With Lewis out, 49ers need another QB
Thad Lewis is out for the season with a torn ACL, and while some fans will shrug at the injury’s importance, it does have an impact on the 49ers’ day-to-day operation. Lewis was the de fac...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Running game, defense will be 49ers’ formula for success in 2016
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers are going to have to find ways to win despite their messy quarterback situation. On Sunday against the Texans, the team showed how they just might eek out some wins in tw...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016

Gabbert shows us why Chip Kelly’s reluctant to name him starting QB
SANTA CLARA — Blaine Gabbert had a chance to silence his critics and win the 49ers’ starting quarterback job on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Instead, he reminded everyone why Chip Ke...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016

49ers’ QB competition still muddy after loss
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ quarterback competition received little clarity on Sunday in a 24-13 a loss to the Houston Texans. On the 49ers’ first possession of the game — a three...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016

Giants blow six-run lead to drop rubber match with Orioles
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jonathan Schoop hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Baltimore Orioles overcame a six-run deficit to give the struggling San Francisco Giants another deflating loss, 8-...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016

Kaepernick to miss preseason opener vs. Texans
SANTA CLARA — On Thursday, the 49ers told us Colin Kaepernick missing practice was a scheduled day of rest.Three days later, his injury situation has turned a bit more troubling.The 49ers are ho...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016