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49ers sign former Ravens cornerback
The 49ers added a Sacramento native to their 90-man roster on Tuesday morning. San Francisco signed former Ravens and Lions cornerback Asa Jackson and waived injured cornerback Zach Franklin via a tea...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017

Bochy shares memories of 756 on 10-year anniversary of Bonds’ home run
SAN FRANCISCO–Ten years ago today, Barry Bonds claimed his crown in baseball history. On August 7, 2007, Bonds launched home run No. 756 to the deepest part of AT&T Park, etching himself pas...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2017

49ers camp observations: Kyle Shanahan gets angry with second-team offense
SANTA CLARA — Kyle Shanahan is one of the most chill people you’ll ever come across. He’s not a yeller or a screamer. He doesn’t act like a stereotypical hard-ass football coac...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2017

NFL hires Trent Baalke in consulting role [report]
Former 49ers general manager Trent Baalke has found employment within the league office. The NFL has hired Baalke in an advisory role, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. https://twitter.com/Adam...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2017

Sandoval’s arrival energizes clubhouse, sparks Giants comeback victory
SAN FRANCISCO–There was a different kind of aura in the Giants clubhouse Saturday night. Pablo Sandoval began his “redemption tour” in San Francisco on Saturday, starting at third ba...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2017

As Giants pay tribute to ’97 team, franchise greats analyze how team can recover from 2017 demise
It’s been 20 years since the 1997 Giants converted the coveted “worst-to-first” turnaround to win the National League West.After going 68-94 and finishing 1996 in last place, the Gia...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2017

Estes compares 1997 Giants’ worst-to-first run to possible 2018 rebound
SAN FRANCISCO–Shawn Estes was in the house Saturday, along well over a dozen members of the 1997 Giants’ team, in honor of the 20-year reunion of the 1997 NL West champions.Estes played a ...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2017

49ers bring back linebacker
After releasing wide receiver Bruce Ellington on Thursday, the 49ers have made a corresponding move. The team re-signed linebacker Jayson DiManche, a player they originally claimed in April but releas...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2017

Melancon hit hard, surrenders home run in ‘critical’ rehab outing
SAN FRANCISCO–Mark Melancon’s rehab outing for San Jose didn’t go nearly as well as he had hoped. After a near-perfect outing for AAA Sacramento in his first rehab start, followed by...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2017

Bochy welcomes Blanco back with memories of Cain’s perfect game
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in town for a three-game series this weekend and they brought an old friend. Gregor Blanco returns to AT&T Park, a familiar ground for the speedy outfielder, for the f...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2017