49ers sign offensive lineman Ben Bartch to a 1-year contract

The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Ben Bartch to a one-year contract for 2025 that likely puts him in the mix to compete for the starting job at left guard next season. Bartch was set to hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year next month. Bartch played sparingly since joining San Francisco midway through the 2023 season, but showed enough to be part of the team’s plans as the 49ers will likely need a new starter at left guard with Aaron Banks headed to free agency.

BREAKING: Jose Siri brings elite defense, ‘chaos’ to Mets while trying to improve anemic bat

Jose Siri’s speed and defense are elite. His bat? Well, that’s another matter.

BREAKING: Pete Alonso hypes up Steve Cohen-owned NY TGL squad with Mets-flavored intro

Perhaps it’s a sign of things to come for the Mets. 

REPORT: Paul Blackburn back from spinal injury hell to battle for Mets rotation spot

Paul Blackburn might be a tad behind schedule this spring, but he’s clearly in the Mets’ rotation mix. 

REVEALED: The other personal touch that brought Pete Alonso back to Mets

Pete Alonso’s meeting with Mets officials in Tampa two weeks ago pushed him toward a return with the club, but his desire for a reunion was also stoked elsewhere.

Nothing went right for the 2024 49ers. Now, everything needs to go right this offseason

Four years ago, the San Francisco 49ers capped a disastrous, no-good, nothing-could-go-right 2020 season with a loss at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona – their temporary home amid the

Alex Bregman and the Red Sox finalize a $120 million, 3-year contract

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have finalized a $120 million, three-year contract. Bregman gets a $5 million signing bonus, a $35 million salary this season and $40 million in each of the following two years, with some of the money deferred.

Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs

Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training.

Jed Hoyer ѕаyѕ the Chіcаgo Cubѕ ‘Mаde the beѕt offer we could mаke’ for Alex Bregmаn

Cubs president Jed Hoyer had no regrets after Bregman passed on the offer to play in Chicago, acknowledging the Cubs were competitive and made their best effort.

BREAKING: David Stearns all but ruling out Mets return for Jose Iglesias

In his initial press conference of spring training, Stearns on Wednesday indicated that it’s unlikely the free agent will return.