Jerry McDonald

East Bay

Oakland Raiders Beat Writer at East Bay Times

Covered the Raiders for 25 years upon return to Oakland. Moved on to 49ers, baseball and general assignment stories and columns when they moved on.

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Articles

49ers' Junior Bergen, a Montana legend, seeks to cure punt return woes

6 days ago | chicoer.com | Jerry McDonald

It wasn’t a move made out of desperation as much as it was common sense. The last time anyone wearing a 49ers returned a punt for a touchdown was on Sept. 11, 2011 when Ted Ginn Jr., who already had a kickoff return for a touchdown, closed out scoring against the Seahawks with a 55-yard punt return. The 49ers won 33-17. In the ensuing 246 games, including the playoffs, the 49ers haven’t done it since. It’s a span of 500 returns by 25 different return specialists. Enter Junior Bergen.
Why the 49ers used a seventh-round draft pick on Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Jerry McDonald

Kurtis Rourke was in command as Indiana pulled away in the second quarter en route to an eventual 56-7 win against Nebraska. At one point, Tino Sunseri, the Hoosiers’ quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator, sensed something was wrong by the way Rourke held his throwing hand. “When he got over to the sideline, he just had us tape his thumb,” Sunseri said in a recent phone interview.
Willy Adames, Logan Webb lead Giants past Rockies

1 week ago | dailygazette.com | Jerry McDonald

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Willy Adames, Logan Webb lead Giants past Rockies

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Jerry McDonald

By Jerry McDonald - The Mercury News (TNS) SAN FRANCISCO - For a few years now, San Francisco Giants fans have known what staff ace Logan Webb is all about. In a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies Sunday, a crowd of 41,087 began to get a better idea about shortstop Willy Adames. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Willy Adames, Logan Webb lead Giants past Rockies

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Jerry McDonald

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Willy Adames hits two homers, Logan Webb pitches Giants past Rockies

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Jerry McDonald

SAN FRANCISCO — For a few years now, Giants fans have known what staff ace Logan Webb is all about. In a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies Sunday, a crowd of 41,087 began to get a better idea about shortstop Willy Adames.
Giants trying to squeeze in time for Matos in crowded outfield

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Jerry McDonald

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s been tough for Luis Matos to get on a roll when anchored to the bench. Welcome to the 2025 Giants, where the revolving door of transactions has been slammed shut under the direction of president of baseball operations Buster Posey as executed by manager Bob Melvin. Matos is just 2-for-28 dating back to April 8, but reached base three times in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies.
49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir is 2025 winner of Dwight Clark Award

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Jerry McDonald

Deommodore Lenoir, a foundational piece of the 49ers’ restructured future, has been named the 2025 winner of the Dwight Clark Award. The award honors the current 49ers player who best exemplifies the late wide receiver’s “spirit of teamwork and camaraderie.”Lenoir, 26, will be the focus of a program at the Hammer Theater in San Jose on May 21 that includes 49ers legends. It is selected by a panel of voters connected with the Dwight Clark Legacy Series.
Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr on Game 5 tape: `I’m not sure we learned a whole lot’

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Jerry McDonald

It wasn’t like the game tape of the Warriors’ Game 5 playoff loss to the Houston Rockets Wednesday disclosed any secrets to coach Steve Kerr. “Actually it wasn’t that revealing,” Kerr said Thursday in a teleconference.
George Kittle extension proves 49ers are still serious about winning

2 weeks ago | kdhnews.com | Jerry McDonald

By Jerry McDonald - Bay Area News Group (TNS) When it came to George Kittle, the 49ers couldn't bring themselves to play contract hardball. Kittle was justly rewarded with a contract extension that should enable him to end his career with the team that made him a fifth-round draft pick in 2017 with a first-time head coach in Kyle Shanahan and a first-time general manager in John Lynch. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.