Jon Becker
San Jose Mercury News
Pleasanton, CA, United States
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Recent articles by Jon:
Two Bay Area players help brighten Detroit Tigers’ future
Tarik Skubal was so good as a 5-year-old in Fremont that he got kicked out of his T-Ball league. → Read More
A’s now have 11 rookies on team after yet another roster move
A former first-round pick was designated for assignment Monday to make room for Luis Barrera. → Read More
Busy A’s ship out two more players as roster size goes from 28 to 26
Oakland cuts backup catcher and right-handed reliever in order to reach new roster limit. → Read More
A’s newcomer Bethancourt delays life as a farmer to continue baseball career
The A’s veteran is happy to be playing in the major leagues instead of tending to his farm in Panama. → Read More
A’s, Blackburn blank Giants 1-0 for Bay Bridge Series split
Blackburn gets the best of the Giants, his favorite team while growing up in the East Bay. → Read More
A’s, Blackburn blank Giants 1-0 for Bay Bridge Series split
Blackburn gets the best of the Giants, his favorite team while growing up in the East Bay. → Read More
A’s Blackburn ready for dream come true start against Giants
Former Heritage High of Oakley star hopes to continue his hot start when he makes his first appearance in San Francisco. → Read More
A’s slumping bats no match for Giants, Rodon in 8-2 loss
A’s have now scored two runs or fewer in six of their last seven games. → Read More
Baseball preview: Inside the demise of the stolen base
Why we’ll probably never see a basestealer like Rickey Henderson — or even Duane Kuiper — ever again. → Read More
Warriors great Tim Hardaway will be inducted into Hall of Fame
Hardaway excelled as he operated coach Don Nelson’s fast-paced Warriors offense in the early 1990s. → Read More
Stanford women two wins away from NCAA title and Bay Area immortality
The Cardinal could become Bay Area’s first back-to-back college basketball champs in 66 years. → Read More
Why Rick Barry’s unique free throws are still an art form for Warriors
Artwork of Warriors legends such as Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry fills the halls of Chase Center. → Read More
Giants add former All-Star pitcher Carlos Martinez to their staff
Martinez gets a minor-league deal, but he could provide a big boost as reliever or as a starter. → Read More
Longtime Bay Area NFL writer Bill Soliday passes away
‘Most underrated sports writer in the Bay Area’ was 78. → Read More
Steve Young says 49ers need to choose Trey Lance’s backup wisely
Bringing in a veteran quarterback such as Andy Dalton, Tyrod Taylor or Nick Foles could push Lance to greater heights. → Read More
Five Winter Olympics athletes, events to watch and how you can see them
The Beijing Games officially begin on Thursday at 4 a.m. and here’s how you can follow the action. → Read More
Five Winter Olympics athletes, events to watch and how you can see them
The Beijing Games officially begin on Thursday at 4 a.m. and here’s how you can follow the action. → Read More
49ers’ Mike McDaniel reportedly a finalist for Dolphins’ head coaching job
49ers could lose offensive coordinator to Dolphins, but it looks like defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans won’t be leaving. → Read More
Live NFC Championship updates: 49ers vs. Rams, Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
49ers will head to the Super Bowl if they can beat the Rams for the third time this season. → Read More
Live NFC Championship updates: 49ers vs. Rams, Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
49ers will head to the Super Bowl if they can beat the Rams for the third time this season. → Read More