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San Francisco elevated its veteran long snapper from the practice squad and cut the 2023 seventh-round tight end as the club finishes Week 1 prep against the Rams at the MCG.
Christian Koss hit two home runs and drove in three for his first multi-homer game in the majors, helping San Francisco beat New York 9-5 at Citi Field behind six Giants homers.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Saturday. Shohei Ohtani and the bullpen capped a dominant offensive showing for the visitors.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each hit two home runs as the San Francisco Giants defeated the New York Mets 9-5 at Citi Field. Anthony Molina earned the win with a scoreless start.
Stanford will be without four offensive starters and a key defender for its game against Miami.
The 49ers waived tight end Brayden Willis to promote long snapper Jon Weeks from the practice squad.
The Los Angeles Rams have released cornerback Zech McPhearson after an injury settlement.
The San Francisco 49ers have placed Sam Okuayinonu on injured reserve due to injury.
Puka Nacua is reportedly making good progress in his recovery from a groin injury.
Nadame Tucker, a rookie EDGE rusher, was released from the Chargers' practice squad.
Zack Gelof homered in a four-homer third inning and later ripped a tiebreaking triple as the Athletics beat the Mariners 7-6 at T-Mobile Park.
Blake Snell allowed no earned runs in six innings as Freddie Tucker hit a solo home run, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium.
The Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-6 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. A four-homer third inning proved decisive in the away team's victory.
Luis Campusano drove in two runs with a home run in the 10th inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees at Petco Park.
The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-6 on Friday, Sept. 4, at Citi Field. The Mets hit six home runs, including two from Francisco Alvarez, to secure the victory.
Jared Jones pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. The win improved Pittsburgh to 70-72.
2 Pleasanton teams played this week, and the town went 0-2. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed OLB Khalid Kareem from the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.
The Rams are shifting their quarterback strategy, utilizing Stetson Bennett IV and Ty Simpson.
The Chargers have made several roster moves, including designations for injured players.
The 49ers will not have defensive end Sam Okuayinonu for their season opener.
