In case you forgot, 49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch knows a thing or two about baseball. The Pro Football Hall of Famer initially was a minor-league pitcher after the then-Florida Marlins selected him in the second round of the 1992 MLB Draft out of Stanford.

“He’s getting closer. He is getting closer ,” General Manager John Lynch said in an interview with KNBR on Thursday, via Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com. “And I can see that each week. He’s better today than he was last week at this time.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch drops a major hint about the team's intentions heading toward the NFL trade deadline.

ENDORSING STEFANY SHAHEEN. STEFANY SHAHEEN IS GAINING SOME HIGH SUPPORT IN HER CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE’S FIRST DISTRICT. FORMER GOVERNOR JOHN LYNCH IS BACKING HER IN A COMPETITIVE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. I’M INCREDIBLY HONORED TO HAVE ...

The 49ers faced a challenging game against the Buccaneers, not only losing the match but also their defensive leader, Fred Warner, for the season. This added pressure likely contributed to the emotional exchange between Shanahan and Jennings during the second quarter.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch discusses the team’s approach to the NFL trade deadline as injuries pile up across the roster.