The San Francisco Giants made two separate deals, trading away pitchers with starting experience after designating both for assignment.

The Giants traded right-hander Mitch White to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations. They also shipped right-handed pitcher Daulton Jefferies to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco per the MLB transactions wire.

White joined San Francisco a few weeks ago when the Toronto Blue Jays dealt him for cash. The 29-year-old White, a former starter with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Blue Jays in 2022, made three relief appearances for the Giants with an 11.81 ERA. He struck out one, walked five and gave up seven earned runs in 5.1 innings.

The Brewers designated Corbin Martin for assignment to make room for White. Milwaukee is hoping he can reclaim the stuff that made him a Top 20 prospect in the Dodgers’ organization in the minors.

Jefferies joined San Francisco on a minor-league deal before the season and he was promoted shortly after Opening Day. The Giants DFA’d him when they called up rookie Mason Black.

The 28-year-old appeared in two games and made one start, as he went 0-2 with a 17.36 ERA. He struck out four and walked two, allowing 13 runs (nine earned) in 4.2 innings.

Jefferies pitched for the Oakland Athletics from 2020-22, including eight starts in 2022, where he went 1-7 with a 5.72 ERA. He missed all of the 2023 season due to injury.

The Pirates signed Nolasco as an international free agent in 2019, and the 22-year-old was only batting .173 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 21 games at High-A Greensboro.

San Francisco should view Nolasco as a long-term prospect with power, as he belted 20 home runs and drove in 72 runs with Bradenton in the Florida State League in 2023.  

San Francisco streets will be filled with Friday evenings with another night market event bringing people together with local vendors to enjoy food, music, and nighttime fun.

Bhangra and Beats Night Market returns Friday for the first of four events in 2024 to help bring people into the city’s downtown. The South Asian-themed event will honor other cultures around the world throughout the year with a focus on other Asian communities this week in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.

“This isn’t just an Indian night market, it is a Bay Area experience,” said Vicki Virk, the co-founder of Non Stop Bhangra, which in partnership with Into The Streets SF and the city are organizing the event. “We are working with all kinds of artists, we have so many food vendors, it’s just basically a celebration of the diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area and so we’re excited to see it come to life again.”

Virk says that in 2023 the event brought in 30,000 people over three different nights. They will add an extra night in 2024 to give people four chances to experience Bhangra and Beats with each bimonthly gathering having a unique focus beyond South Asian culture, highlighting other Bay Area communities. The night market on Friday along with the scheduled dates in July and September will fall on the same evening as the BeChinatown Night Market along Grant Street.

“I think there’s space for all of it and I think it’s amazing to see arts and music being celebrated and then just you know bringing people back into the city of San Francisco to remember that this is a very vibrant, beautiful city that we all live in,” Virk told KPIX.

The city’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development echoed that message, as one of the partners for the night market with Mayor London Breed’s office. Both events are successful at bringing people to downtown and offer a distinct feel, according to a statement sent to KPIX. City leaders hope that the synergy between the two night markets gives people the chance to celebrate a range of AAPI cultures within walking distance.

“This is a beautiful city and yeah it’s had its downtime and obviously every city goes through that but San Francisco is truly a remarkable city,” Virk said. “It’s full of community and culture and music and arts and I think if there’s anything that can bring life back to something, it’s the arts.”

Virk will perform a dance on Friday that she choreographed, combining different styles from northern India. Bhangra is a popular folk dance from Punjab, India with origins in the farming community, a harvest dance that celebrates communities coming together. Her piece has elements of Bhangra and other Punjabi dances for an all-women group taking the stage.

“I love it because it’s really beautiful, it is very graceful, it’s colorful,” she said while performing a part of the dance in Golden Gate Park for KPIX.

After 20 years of working in dance, she is still excited to share her culture with new audiences and hopes more people will come out to Bhangra and Beats in 2024. The additional night in November will give her and the collaborators for the event the chance to host a first-of-its-kind Diwali celebration in the city.

“Being in the Bay Area is a privilege and a blessing you know, living in San Francisco is a privilege and a blessing,” Virk said.

The night market will close off three blocks of downtown around Battery and Clay and is open from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday.

The 2024 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror. After a flurry of selections from April 25 to April 27, 257 players were selected to join the NFL.

With that, we give you our full recap of the San Francisco 49ers‘ draft, with analysis on every selection the team made during the weekend and an in-depth look at their top pick.

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2024 Draft Picks

Pearsall — The 49ers take Pearsall, a slot receiver from Florida who excelled during the pre-draft process. Pearsall was productive and reliable, and his measurables are up to NFL standards. He only dropped five passes since the beginning of 2020, which is tied for the fewest among Power Five receivers with at least 200 targets in that span. This pick could also add intrigue to trade rumors swirling around Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.

Green — Green, PFF’s 89th-ranked player in the class, had a spectacular season at Florida State. He posted a 90.0 PFF coverage grade in 2023. The strange part about the fit with the 49ers is that they are generally a zone-heavy defense. They do run a high rate of press coverage, though, so they may have a plan in place for Green’s role in their defense.

Puni — A powerful mauler in the run game, Puni started 27 games at left tackle over the past four seasons at Kansas but likely projects inside due to his desire to win in a phone booth as well as a lack of flexibility and inconsistent hand usage in his pass sets. He can help out at tackle in a pinch, offering the 49ers a nice depth piece with positional versatility in the third round.

Mustapha — Mustapha is coming off his best season in 2023, earning a 79.6 PFF grade. He was particularly impressive against the run, earning an 87.5 PFF run-defense grade, fifth among Power Five safeties.

Guerendo — Guerendo makes fast people look… not so fast. His 4.33-second 40-yard dash ranked first among running backs at the NFL scouting combine. He has the ability to make people miss once he reaches the second level of the defense. Guerendo is also a capable receiving threat out of the backfield, earning an 84.1 receiving grade in 2023.

Cowing — This is a strong fit for Cowing and his skill set. He’s a very solid route runner and a lethal weapon in the red zone. He racked up nine receiving touchdowns in 2023, tied for second among FBS receivers, in large part due to his ability to win quickly. In the Shanahan-style offense, Cowing will not only be a tremendous threat in the passing game, but also a decoy defensive coordinators have to worry about in unique formations/motion concepts.

Kingston — Kingston was a solid pass blocker in college, at Washington State and then USC. He earned a 74.0-plus PFF pass-blocking grade in every season and allowed 17 quarterback pressures, including one sack, from 464 pass-blocking snaps this past season.

Bethune — Bethune flashes solid ability in coverage. He recorded two forced incompletions and an interception with the Seminoles in 2023. Bethune’s 76.0 PFF grade ranked 50th at the position in 2023.

Rookie Spotlight: WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida

Strengths:

• Nuanced and savvy route runner — always uses head/shoulder fake to create a little bit more separation.
• Quick off the line with good releases.
• Tough receiver who has some great receptions through contact.

Weaknesses:

• Agility is a bit stiff for a player of his size with his projected role.
• Was a decent vertical threat at the college level but likely won’t be based on straight-line speed in the NFL. Certain schemes could help him.

The bottom line

Ultimately, Pearsall won’t intimidate defenders on the line of scrimmage, but he will once the ball is snapped. He is a ready-made slot receiver who can contribute early in his NFL career.