Out of the newspaper biz after 45 years covering Raiders, 49ers, A's, Giants, colleges, high schools. Still an interested observer from the sideline.
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Jerry McDonald retweeted
We lost a true gem and loving colleague in Mike Wagaman
He was SO thrilled to get back to covering Bay Area sports after serious health issue four years ago
So many memories to cherish. His spirit uplifted and inspired us
We all got rocked hard today
RIP Wags
Jerry McDonald retweeted
Neil Hayes, beloved sportswriter and author of De La Salle football book, passes away mercurynews.com/2026/06/13/n…
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🚨 The countdown is on! Saturday Night Baseball is coming to downtown Salem this summer! ⚾🌃
The Mavericks League is proud to announce nine high-energy Saturday night games at Willamette University’s newly upgraded Spec Keene Stadium, located in Bush’s Pasture Park. Professional-level baseball, epic atmosphere, entertainment, promotions, and family fun — all just steps from Salem’s restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
This series will bring fast-paced, fan-focused baseball to the heart of Salem while helping drive energy and economic activity in the downtown core.
🏟️ Artificial turf, LED lights, and refreshed seating — Spec Keene is ready to shine!
Tickets & updates: mavsleague.com
Groups: Contact Scott Mischke at 503-390-2225 ext. 1
Let’s make 2026 the summer Salem baseball fans never forget! 🔥
Jerry McDonald retweeted
Trent Williams' latest contract saga with 49ers is done mercurynews.com/2026/04/20/t…
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So many special parts of last night!
The Best One = Sharing it all with people I LOVE!
Go Pioneers!
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A close friend of Greg Papa has set up a fund to support The Voice of the 49ers as he faces a long recovery. “Our goal is to make sure he can focus fully on healing without the added burden of overwhelming financial stress.”
For more information:
support.strikeoutfear.org/ca…
Jerry McDonald retweeted
Inside Mike Evans' gaudy statistics that he brings to 49ers mercurynews.com/2026/03/10/i…
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49ers free agency tracker: Mike Evans is incoming, Trent Williams could be traded mercurynews.com/2026/03/09/4…
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Shout out to my old SF Examiner/Chronicle teammate Michelle Smith Mcdonald and her new book on Stanford legend Tara Vanderveer, "Life's Work" -- Michelle can pull a crowd herself! Shout out the scribes
Jerry McDonald retweeted
NBC's Mike Tirico thriving during Olympics coverage during unprecedented double . . . mercurynews.com/2026/02/20/m… #mercnews
Jerry McDonald retweeted
Inman: Best and worst of 49ers' season
MVP: Easy
Defensive POY: There is one?
Worst body part
Best quote
Best celebration
Most inspirational
Best win
Worst loss
Biggest distraction
Top rookies
mercurynews.com/2026/01/25/i…
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49ers report card: Defense steps up in big moment to beat Eagles mercurynews.com/2026/01/12/4…
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Inman: 10 things that caught my eye in 49ers' wild-card win at Eagles
GM Lynch “Those guys battle so hard”
Saleh on defense’s “ultimate strain”
NFL-best 40th playoff win
Purdy-to-CMC winner
JJ-to-CMC ‘Skyy Bang Reverse’
Kittle’s sacrifice
Shanahan speech
mercurynews.com/2026/01/12/4…
Jerry McDonald retweeted
THIS JUST IN!
Greg Papa returning as 49ers' voice for Saturday showdown with Seattle mercurynews.com/2026/01/02/g…
Jerry McDonald retweeted
49ers' Jauan Jennings, Brock Purdy 'found our stride' entering stretch run
Updated with practice participation report!
Happy New Year’s
Niners’ new motto: 6th in ‘26
mercurynews.com/2025/12/31/4…
