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SF Giants and 49ers podcast with Bruce Magowan: Can Giants close the gap in NL Wild Card race?; Ex-Niner Lance to face Raiders tonight

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Kyle Harrison is all the rage as the rookie pitcher made his debut on the last road trip for the San Francisco Giants in Philadelphia at Citizens Bank ballpark in Philadelphia (file photo McCovey Chronicles)

On the SF Giants and 49ers podcasts with Bruce Magowan:

#1 The Giants are just a game out of the NL wild card chase despite their losing seven of their last ten games.

#2 How big is the acquisition of rookie left hand pitcher Kyle Harrison to the starting rotation and talk about his last outing.

#3 Wade Meckler is making good contact he’s been on base in eight of his last 12 ball games going back to last Tuesday in Philadelphia.

#4 The Giants the last time had some success when they face Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried who came into Oracle Park 4-1. Last Sunday the Giants touched him up for two home runs from Luis Matos and Wilmer Flores.

#5 Talk about Saturday’s match up here at Oracle with Fried going against the Giants right hander opener Ryan Walker (4-2 ERA 2.14) what is the Giants best chances with an opener to beat the Braves?

#6 Bruce talk the passing of former Giants beat writer Mychal Urban and former MLB official score keeper Art Santo Domingo.

Join Bruce Magowan for the SF Giants and 49ers podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers Electrocuted by Chargers, 23-12, After Shipping Trey Lance to Dallas

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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is seen here throwing against the Denver Broncos on Sat Aug 19, 2023 what would be his last game with the 49ers as he was traded on Fri Aug 25, 2023 to the Dallas Cowboys. Lance will join the Cowboys in Dallas when they host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sat Aug 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CLARA–The San Francisco 49ers (1-2) closed out the preseason with a loss to their downstate foe, Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) – after making an earlier major roster move – Friday Night in the Silicon Valley.

Brock Purdy marched his 49ers down the field on their first drive, only to have it come up empty after running back Jordan Mason fumbled into the endzone for a touchback for LA.

Drive #2 for San Francisco was a little better, as Purdy took it in for himself, scoring a five yard TD. 6-0 SF, after a missed extra point attempt. The 49ers used Purdy and two other starters for two drives.

The Chargers answered back with a 75-yard touchdown run for running back Joshua Kelley. 7-6, LA after a successful extra point, and the score stood up after the first 15 minutes. The Chargers were using second and third string players.

The second quarter didn’t have much scoring, except a 24-yard Field Goal by Chargers’ kicker Cameron Dicker. 10-6 LA, then and at the half’.

In the third, Niners’ QB Sam Darnold tossed a six-yard TD to Willie Snead IV.. After a missed two-point conversion, San Francisco led by two, 12-10.

LA’s QB, Max Duggan gave his team the lead right back with his 3-yard TD pass to Hunter Kampmoyer. 17-12, Chargers.

The Chargers followed that up with a 35-yard FG by Dicker. 20-12 LAC. That was also the score after three quarters.

The Chargers added another field goal in the fourth on the foot of Dustin Hopkins (27), and the Southern California team won by 11, 23-12.

The Niners open the 2023 Season in the Steel City to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, September 10. The Chargers will host the Miami Dolphins on the same date.

The 49ers also dealt quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys. Lance came to the 49ers three years ago for three first round draft picks. Lance’s first pre season game against the Las Vegas Raiders he was sacked four times in three offensive possessions. In spite of that he came back in pre season game number two against the Denver Broncos on Aug 19th and had shown improvement. 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan already had their minds made up about dealing Lance to the Cowboys on Friday.

Purdy won the job after Lance and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt and led the 49ers toward the post season. Sam Darnold will be the second string back up who won the job struggled to get the offense moving in the first three possessions and threw for a touchdown a six yarder to Sam Snead. Purdy was 5-9 for 73 yards against the Chargers.

San Francisco 49ers podcast by David Zizmor: Lance’s improved second week; Purdy hasn’t missed a step; plus more news

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) passes the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 18, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers by David Zizmor:

#1 David Trey Lance had a better game under center against the Denver Broncos on Saturday going 12-18 for 173 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He looked like he got more traction in this outing.

#2 There was some doubt about Lance after his first pre season game against the Las Vegas Raiders bringing talk about shopping him to not making the team but all it took was one game to get back in everybody’s good graces.

#3 Brock Purdy looked like he hadn’t missed a step upon his return Saturday going 4-5 for 65 yards and had a 69 yard opening drive on ten plays that set up a kicker Jake Moody field goal good enough for 20 yards.

Join David for the 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Niners Tame Broncos in the Silicon Valley, 21-20 on Moody’s Foot

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) gets a pass away to wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) as the Denver Broncos defensive end Matt Henningsen tries to break up the play in second half action of pre season football at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) defeated the Denver Broncos (0-2) 21-20, in the closing seconds of Preseason action on the Southside of the Bay Area.

The game started with both starting QBs.(Brock Purdy & Russell Wilson) playing only one series each in the first quarter.

Purdy opened the contest passing for 65 yards (4-6) and set up a 20 yard field goal by Jake Moody. 3-0 SF.

The much maligned Wilson rallied his team with his arm (24) and feet (24), but he also had to settle for a field goal, instead of reaching the end zone. Kicker Brett Maher hit a 48-yarder, tying the contest at 3-3 after 15 minutes of the contest.

In the second quarter, Denver, led by Jarrett Stidham, positioned Maher for another FG (34) to take the lead, 6-3.

The Broncos were on a drive seconds before the half, when Stidham’s 50-yard pass to Jalen Virgil was stopped at the Niners’ one-yard line. Unfortunately for Denver, the halftime horn sounded before they could spike the ball. 6-3 Broncos at the Half.

The third stanza had some paydirt action, as both teams got past each other’s endzones.

The Niners capitalized on the Broncos pre-half miscue, and scored on an 11-yard TD pass to Jack Colletto; however, the extra point was missed by Moody. SF led 9-6 at that point of play.

After the 49ers muffed a punt return, Denver recovered the ball and subsequently scored on a eight-yard run by Jaleel McLaughlin. !3-9 Denver is how the third quarter ended.

The final 15 was exciting as Tre Lance was in position to pull off a game winning drive, although Kyle Shannahan had a different plan.

Moody’s foot came into play again, as he converted a 43-yard FG, pulling the Niners within one, 13-12.

However, Broncos’ QB Ben DiNucci tossed a TD pass to McLaughlin, extending their slim lead to eight, 20-12.

Trey Lance got the Santa Clara County crowd excited with his 22-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Latu, but unfortunately he wasn’t able to connect on the two-point conversion, which would have tied the game.

After Denver turned the ball over on downs, the aforementioned TreyFactor Drive happened, but instead of him being the hero of the night with a game-winning TD pass, Shanahan had him down the ball multiple times, to allow Moody to be the MAN.

Moody booted in the 32-yard winner, and the 49ers were the victors, 21-20 on a beautiful Northern California night.

The 49ers are in action again next Friday, August 25, as they host the Los Angeles Chargers at 7pm PDT. The Denver Broncos return to the Mile High City, where they will host the Los Angeles Rams next Saturday, August 26.

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: 49ers Lance needs more chances; Which Giants team will show up; plus more news

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jordan Willis (99) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Bruce:

#1 Bruce, what is your take away regarding all the criticism that 49ers quarterback Trey Lance had been receiving about his performance last Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

#2 Which Giant team will show up, the Giants before last night who lost 10-2 on Monday night or the Giants of last night who got some hitting and used four pitchers to get a 7-0 shutout of the Tampa Bay Rays.

#3 Bruce what do you make of the possibilities of the Baltimore Orioles relocating. It sounds preposterous but Orioles managing partner John Angelos said recently that the Orioles would never leave Baltimore but Orioles are looking for prime downtown property and although they would get $600 million for Camden Yards improvements Angelos whose wife owns a music entertainment company in Nashville makes the idea of moving all the more interesting.

#4 Bruce the Pac 12 reportedly will incur 11 teams from the ACC. It was first mentioned the four remaining Pac 12 teams Cal, Stanford, Washington State, and Oregon State would join the ACC but that has been reversed with the ACC planning to not charge 11 schools exit fees and move to the Pac 12.

Join Bruce Magowan for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: O’Connell gets lots of good looks Raiders bomb 49ers 34-7; Raiders face Rams on Aug 19th

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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Azizi Hearn loses his helmet as he tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, left, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, talk about Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell who was 15-18, passed for 141 yards and a touchdown in bench the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 in the first pre season game.

#2 O’Connell was able to avoid getting sacked all six attempts except once and was successfully mobile.

#3 O’Connell is third on the depth chart and is behind first stringer Jimmy Garoppolo who did not play Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer played the first three quarters.

#4 The 49ers quarterback had trouble quarterbacking all afternoon. Trey Lance who started was 10-15, 112 yards, for one touchdown. He had to avoid getting hit all afternoon. Lance had three three and outs and was not intercepted.

#5 The Raiders next pre season game is in the Southland against the Los Angeles Rams at 6pm PT on Sat Aug 19 at So Fi Stadium. Do you see the noise level playing a role in this game and do you see O’Connell under center and getting more looks?

Join Rich Perez for Raiders post game podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Rout San Francisco In Pre-Season Opener 34-7

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP News photo)

Raiders Rout San Francisco In Pre-Season Opener 34-7

By Barbara Mason

While it is the first game of pre-season, the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers remain rivals despite the new geographical look for the Raiders. The rivalry has endured.

Las Vegas took an early 7-0 lead in the opening quarter. 10 plays and 68 yards later Zamir White rushed for one yard and the touchdown. This was their first drive of the game and Daniel Carlson capped it off with the extra point.

San Francisco tied up the game in the second quarter. Quarterback Trey Lance connected with Ross Dwelley for nine yards and the touchdown. The Raiders answered scoring before the half. With .34 seconds left on the clock Aiden O’Connell found Keelan Cole Sr. for 9 yards and touchdown followed by a second extra point from Daniel Carlson. They took a 14-7 lead into the locker room.

The third quarter was all Raiders. Daniel Carlson connected on a 53-yard field goal giving the Raiders a 17-7 lead. This was just the start of domination by Las Vegas. With 1:24 left in the third, Sincere McCormick romped into the end zone for 2 yards and another Raider touchdown for a 24-7 lead.

Las Vegas completed the rout in the fourth quarter scoring twice. Daniel Carlson had a second field goal in the quarter, a 46 yarder giving the Raiders a 27-7 lead. Sincere McCormick had a second touchdown in the quarter. He pulled in a 2 yard pass from Chase Garber for the 34-7 lead which was the final.

Aidan O’Connell went 15 of 18 for 141 yards and a touchdown. Chase Garber was 3 of 5 for 11 yards and he also had one touchdown. Las Vegas finished with 120 rushing yards and 146 passing yards. Zamir White had 43 yards on 13 carries.

Of course this was only pre-season but if was obvious that Las Vegas put more thought into the game plan for this game then San Francisco.

Next up for Las Vegas in the second game of the pre-season will be the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. That kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM next Saturday August 19.

On Sat 19 the 49ers will host the Denver Broncos at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara for the Niners first pre season home game a 5:30pm kick off. Michael Roberson will be reporting from Levi Stadium.

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: 49ers and Raiders pre season kicks off the NFL; Ohtani would be huge where could he land next season? plus more

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) takes part during a practice at NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (AP News photo)

On Headlines Bruce discusses:

#1 Takes a look at the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders and how both teams match up for the 2023 season.

#2 Los Angeles Angeles two way player Shohei Ohtani is a free agent what are the chances of Ohtani coming to the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers or staying with the Los Angeles Angels?

#3 The Pac 12 break up and where the Stanford Cardinal and Cal Bears are headed after this season.

#4 The New York Yankees not like the teams of old. Their struggling manager Aaron Boone who recently was ejected arguing a strike call, the Yankees lost two pitchers Jimmy Cadero suspended for the rest of the season for domestic violence and Domingo Herman for being under the influence and destroying a TV set and flipping over a coach in the Yankees clubhouse also suspended for the rest of the season.

#5 As far as the home stretch drive of these dog days of August you have to like the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves chances of winning the post season.

Join Bruce Magowan during SF Giants Sunday games at Oracle Park for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Shanahan says he doubts Purdy will see pre season action; Niners in Vegas to face Garoppolo and Raiders Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes during the NFL team’s football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo News)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 David, to no ones surprise 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is most likely going to sit out for this Sunday’s game in Las Vegas.

#2 Purdy had a scare when pass rusher Clelin Ferrell in practice this past week swatted a ball out of Purdy’s throwing hand with his newly repaired arm that had surgery. Purdy after the play wasn’t worst for where.

#3 The Raiders who the 49ers will be facing Sunday most likely will be resting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo who had a rough time of it in practice on Monday throwing three interceptions in practice. Can you see Garoppolo being a Raiders may stay?

Join David for the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: MLB owners not happy about consequences of A’s relocation; Scherzer and Verlander moves; plus more news

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New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is reportedly one of the MLB owners who is not happy about the relocation of the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas and some of the reasons behind it (AP file photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan:

#1 Bruce, it was reported this week by Sports Business Journal that there are number MLB clubs that are not happy about the Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas for various reasons, that their still going to be revenue sharing, going lose gate revenue moving from the sixth largest market to the 40th size market, and relocation fee waved so the next owner who wants to move doesn’t have to pay a relocation fee.

#2 Bad faith negotiating has been a complaint about how A’s owner John Fisher who was ten percent of the way towards deal with the City of Oakland but broke off the deal and said he had a binding deal in Vegas.

#3 Bruce, the New York Mets are big time sellers and before the trade deadline first David Robertson was deal to the Miami Marlins and then pitcher Max Scherzer wanted to meet with the Mets brass and got a deal out of New York to the Texas Rangers, then 48 hours later the Justin Verlander was traded to the Houston Astros. Is this a matter of the Mets trying to unload their humongous payroll or they just want to have a clean slate and rebuild the club again.

#4 Bruce, we talked about the San Francisco Giants and their chances of chasing the first place Los Angeles Dodgers, you mentioned they need the hitting, they’ve cooled off since their ten game win streak, they really will depend on Alex Cobb and Logan Webb for pretty much the rest of the way.

#5 Turning to football Bruce, the 49ers have four quarterbacks in camp with three jobs open. Brock Purdy pretty much looks like a lock for first string, but second string could be interesting with Trey Lance and Sam Darnold and the four quarterback in camp whose looked pretty good is former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen.

Bruce Magowan does Headline Sports for http://www.sportsradioservice.com