The Atlanta Braves could get desperate in an attempt to stay competitive in the loaded National League East heading into 2025.

The 49ers already nailed the first step to bouncing back next season by hiring Robert Saleh to rebuild the defense.

The San Francisco 49ers will look different next season. And maybe not just a little bit. After the firing of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, coach Kyle Shanahan and Co. are looking for new leadership on the defensive side of the ball.

Back in 2010, the San Francisco Giants selected a near-consensus all-American out of Cal State-Fullerton named Gary Brown.

Ulbrich also has ties to San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, with the pair spending two years together on the Atlanta Falcons' staff from 2015 to 2016. The former 49ers linebacker recently spent ...

Profar, one-time Texas infielder, now 32, broke into the big leagues at 19 but has been hampered by lack of playing time and uncertainty over how, when, and where he should be used. According to media reports, he had been pursued by several other clubs – including San Diego and Philadelphia – seeking to beef up their batting orders.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht was named to the player pool for the 2025 Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend.

Later on Thursday, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a change of heart, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly moved to hire him as head coach and Saleh, who told Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch that he’d return to the 49ers if he didn’t get a head-coaching job, stayed true to his promise.

Jake Lamb, who played for 7 teams in 4 seasons before spending all of 2024 in Triple-A, is looking to revive his career at Spring Training with the Giants.

Check out all the latest news and notes surrounding the Atlanta Braves. Recent moves include adding a new catcher, and the remainder of the IFA class.