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Who were the 5 most valuable 49ers in 2025?

In a year with a multitude of injuries, there were several players who stepped up for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025 and others who maintained a high level of play. With that said, let’s revisit the 2025 season and look at who were the team’s most valuable players last year, ranking the top five […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/19/26

Herald Celtics reportedly bringing back familiar face to fill open roster spot Globe Warriors’ Stephen Curry to miss Thursday’s game against the Celtics What Steve Kerr, Al Horford said about adding Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors Celtics at Warriors: Boston returns from All-Star break for West Coast road trip Celtics sign guard Dalano Banton to […]

Can the A’s Young Core Turn Defense Into a Strength?

The number one reason the Athletics suffered a fourth straight losing season last year was run prevention. Both the starting rotation and bullpen struggled, particularly at home in Sacramento. But it wasn’t solely the pitchers’ fault. The A’s finished 2025 with -34 defensive runs saved — the fifth-worst mark in MLB — and committed 88 […]

Are the Trail Blazers Any Good?

The Portland Trail Blazers are carrying a 27-29 record into the stretch run of their 2025-26 regular season campaign. In some ways the year has seemed long already. Their 5-3 start to the season—with wins over the Lakers, Warriors, Nuggets, and Thunder—seems almost like another lifetime. In other ways, the year has gone quickly. Injuries […]

Share your best story of meeting a 49ers player in real life

We’re beyond the Super Bowl but in between the NFL Combine, so it’s a quiet time in the NFL. So, here’s an offseason discussion topic as the weekend approaches. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a San Francisco 49ers player, and who was it? You could always tell us about any experience you’ve […]

Player reviews: Remembering some hitters

Every season, there are a handful of players who come and go and quickly become the tougher parts of a roster quiz a decade or two from now. The 2025 Giants had a lot of familiar faces from the churn era but managed to sprinkle in a couple of new guys. Because we’re just a […]

Where did George Kittle rank amongst tight ends in 2025?

When the San Francisco 49ers drafted George Kittle from Iowa in the fifth round, the team believed they snagged a great player very late in the NFL Draft. I doubt they could have imagined they had drafted a player who would catch more passes than every 49er not named Jerry Rice. That’s right. Kittle has […]

Who is the best non-division opponent on Rams schedule?

The Los Angeles Rams have one of the most difficult-looking schedules in the 2026 season. We don’t know yet what order these teams will come in until the NFL announces the schedule but we already know the 14 opponents, including an international “home” game against the 49ers in Australia. But outside of the NFC West, […]

Previewing the Celtics four game west coast swing

The Celtics have a treat coming out of All-Star break: a four-game west coast swing that includes games at the Warriors, Lakers, Suns and Nuggets and a back-to-back. Boston is set to face four teams that if the playoffs started today, would all be participating. They all present different issues. The Warriors will be without […]

Thursday BP: What would be the darkest timeline for this season?

Good morning baseball fans! As we approach the beginning of the season, we’re going to be doing some questions for y’all about your thoughts about the San Francisco Giants and baseball in general! Today’s question: What would be the darkest timeline for this season? For those unfamiliar with the premise of the “darkest timeline,” it’s […]

Golden Nuggets: Vamos 49ers 

49ers returning to Mexico City for second international game of 2026 NFL season“The 49ers are designated the home team for the game in Mexico City, while the Rams are the home team for the game in Melbourne, Australia. San Francisco will play eight games at Levi’s Stadium, seven true road games and two international games […]

Giants spring training broadcast and radio schedule

The Cactus League is upon us! Baseball is here! It’s an especially exciting time for San Francisco Giants fans. Not only do we get our first glimpse of how the team will perform under the leadership of trailblazing manager Tony Vitello, but we also get to see tons of exciting prospects in action. The Giants […]

49ers retain in-house free agent with first move of offseason

The 49ers have made their first move of the offseason to keep hold of an in-house free agent. The team announced on Wednesday that it has signed offensive lineman Nick Zakelj to a one-year extension. Zakelj was a sixth-round pick in 2022 but has started just two games in his four-year career with the 49ers. […]

3 49ers crack PFF Top 100, including a surprise candidate

The San Francisco 49ers had an injury-riddled season this year, but they still managed to win 13 games and impress many with a trip to the NFC Divisional Round. While certain players were on the sidelines, others stood out, with Christian McCaffrey earning a Pro Bowl appearance, First Team All-Pro honors, and the Comeback Player […]

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 42

For the final time this year, it’s nomination day! Head to the comment section to nominate some prospects for Friday’s CPL. Baseball is in the air. The San Francisco Giants, like all teams, are fully in the spring swing, as they’ve been playing real baseball activities in Scottsdale for over a week now. On Saturday, […]

The Vikings May End Up With an International Game Yet

An announcement that the National Football League made on Wednesday means that the Minnesota Vikings may still end up with an international game in 2026, but not an overseas game. Allow me to explain. The league has announced that the San Francisco 49ers will serve as the home team for a game that will take […]

The 49ers were one of the three most fined teams in the NFL last year

Discipline wasn’t an issue for the San Francisco 49ers this past season. The Niners were the least penalized team as far as penalties counted against them, and only two teams had fewer yards against them than San Francisco. However, according to The Action Network, the 49ers were fined $715,875 during the 2025 season, which was […]

Daily Slop: 18 Feb 26 – Upgrading the Commanders’ roster; which players should Washington sign in rapidly-approaching NFL free agency?

Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Commanders Free Agent Fits: Wide Receiver I will state up front that I’m not sure how aggressive the Commanders will be in free agency for a wide receiver. My gut feeling is that the team will take a shot on Brandon Aiyuk whenever the 49ers decide to release […]