Joaquin Ruiz is a Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor for NBC Sports Bay Area and California.
A Los Angeles native, Joaquin first joined the team as an intern in 2023 and has since written over 1,000 articles about Northern California's professional teams.
Joaquin currently is a senior at Cal, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and a Minor Credential in Disability Studies while covering Golden Bears football and basketball.
Japanese star pitcher Tatsuya Imai made a strong statement against joining the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Athletics star first baseman Nick Kurtz won the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year Award.
What 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told quarterback Mac Jones that inspired San Francisco’s miraculous upset win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Nick Bosa and Kendrick Bourne hyped up San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones’ “swagger” after the Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Star Giants centerfielder Jung Hoo Lee made the “catch of the decade” during San Francisco’s Sunday matinee against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oracle Park.