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Sports general assignment reporter/sports columnist
Jerry McDonald
Jerry McDonald is a Bay Area News Group sports general assignment writer and columnist for The Mercury News and East Bay Times with more than 40 years of experience. His duties include a concentration on the NFL and Major League Baseball. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Expertise: Pro sports, including the NFL and MLB
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![49ers' wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly on site for the start of 2024 training camp. 49ers' wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly on site for the start of 2024 training camp.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BNG-L-49ERS-0206_0a9df0.jpg?w=132)
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk reportedly at training camp — will he participate?
49ers' wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly on site for the start of 2024 training camp.
![Here's a look at three players with local ties who went on Day 1 of the MLB Draft. Here's a look at three players with local ties who went on Day 1 of the MLB Draft.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BNG-L-STANBASE-0606-6.jpg?w=114)
Stanford’s Moore, De La Salle’s Burke, Cal’s Lomavita are Day 1 MLB draft picks
Here's a look at three players with local ties who went on Day 1 of the MLB Draft.
![Giants add a power-hitting outfielder with first pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. Giants add a power-hitting outfielder with first pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-TIBBSART071424.jpg?w=132)
SF Giants select Florida State outfielder James Tibbs III with No. 13 draft pick
Giants add a power-hitting outfielder with first pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.
!["I hope I upheld the lofty standards of A's baseball on the radio," Cotroneo said. "I hope I upheld the lofty standards of A's baseball on the radio," Cotroneo said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-COTRONEO071024.jpg?w=133)
A’s longtime announcer says 2024 is his last year with team
"I hope I upheld the lofty standards of A's baseball on the radio," Cotroneo said.
![With another 100-plus loss season on the horizon, young A's players are staking a claim for their spots on the 2025 Sacramento roster. With another 100-plus loss season on the horizon, young A's players are staking a claim for their spots on the 2025 Sacramento roster.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-AS-0608-11.jpg?w=122)
10 young players A’s can expect to see in Sacramento in 2025
With another 100-plus loss season on the horizon, young A's players are staking a claim for their spots on the 2025 Sacramento roster.
![The Athletics' bullpen blew up in the sixth inning as the Angels completed a three-game sweep in Anaheim. The Athletics' bullpen blew up in the sixth inning as the Angels completed a three-game sweep in Anaheim.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-ESTES062624.jpg?w=132)
Athletics waste strong outing from Joey Estes as Angels complete sweep
The Athletics' bullpen blew up in the sixth inning as the Angels completed a three-game sweep in Anaheim.
![The Athletics had Tyler Anderson in trouble, but missed opportunities costly against Angels. The Athletics had Tyler Anderson in trouble, but missed opportunities costly against Angels.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-SPENCE062524.jpg?w=132)
Moniak’s grand slam the big blow as Athletics lose to Angels again
The Athletics had Tyler Anderson in trouble, but missed opportunities costly against Angels.
![Athletics manager Mark Kotsay will work on the staff of American League manager and mentor Bruce Bochy at the 2024 All-Star Game. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay will work on the staff of American League manager and mentor Bruce Bochy at the 2024 All-Star Game.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BNG-L-AS-0430-4.jpg?w=131)
Athletics’ Kotsay will be on American League All-Star coaching staff
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay will work on the staff of American League manager and mentor Bruce Bochy at the 2024 All-Star Game.
![The Athletics are at the midway point of another season headed for 100 losses or more. Here's what to expect as the curtain closes on the Coliseum. The Athletics are at the midway point of another season headed for 100 losses or more. Here's what to expect as the curtain closes on the Coliseum.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-AS-0620-34.jpg?w=132)
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Fading Oakland A’s at the midway point: What to expect in the second half
The Athletics are at the midway point of another season headed for 100 losses or more. Here's what to expect as the curtain closes on the Coliseum.
![Athletics' offense handcuffed again in series-opening loss to Angels. Athletics' offense handcuffed again in series-opening loss to Angels.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-NEVINART062424.jpg?w=126)
Athletics allow another pitcher to get well in road loss to Angels
Athletics' offense handcuffed again in series-opening loss to Angels.