This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.The Pirates finally got the better of a left-handed starting pitcher and snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Reds at Great American Ballpark on Saturday night.Scoring PlaysTop 3rd, 3-0 PIT: Four walks and a base hit against Andrew Abbott (5-7) led to three runs for the Pirates (56-56). Bryan Reynolds and Esmerlyn Valdez drew back-to-back free passes with the bases loaded and Nick Gonzales followed with an RBI on a fielders choice to second.Click here to read more on PGHBaseballNOW.Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW

Langhorne's Nolan Jones is on the move again. The Major League outfielder was sent by the Chicago White Sox Saturday in a four-player deal to the Seattle Mariners in return for veteran starting pitcher Luis Castillo.Jones, a Holy Ghost Prep product, had not seen action with the Chicago parent club this season. He previously has had two stints with the Cleveland Guardians and in between played two seasons for the Colorado Rockies, where he posted his best season in 2023, belting 20 homers and stealing 20 bases. Cleveland made him a second-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft.According to ESPN'sJeff Passan, the Mariners will receive former Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez, catching prospect Boston Smith, as well as Jones in exchange for Castillo, a former All Star.This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Langhorne native Nolan Jones sent to Seattle in MLB trade deal

Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, in a titanic shift at the MLB trade deadline.The Detroit Tigers are finalizing a trade to send the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner to Los Angeles, according to ESPNs Jeff Passan and the New York Posts Jon Heyman.The deal is a pure rental, as Skubal is set to hit free agency after this season. He is expected to command a deal well into the nine figures, likely larger Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 12-year, $325 million deal that currently stands as the high water mark in total money for MLB pitchers.The deal ends a nine-year tenure in the Detroit organization for Skubal, who was drafted in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB Draft and soon developed into a high-octane lefty arm. Every season up to 2026 saw him grow more refined to the point he was carrying the crown of MLB's top pitcher entering this year.That doesn't mean this deal in particular isn't without risk.What can Tarik Skubal bring to the Dodgers?When evaluating Skubal's current value, it can't be ignored that he technically has undergone an elbow procedure this year, which is usually a scary sequence of words for a pitcher.Skubal was indeed sidelined in May with what were described as "loose bodies" in his elbow, requiring medical intervention to remove them. His recovery time was originally described as a matter of months, potentially derailing the Tigers' season (moreso) and his own free agency.38 days later, he was on an MLB mound again, thanks to a novel procedure in which a needle-sized scope and camera were used to clear out the loose bodies from his elbow. It was a very well-timed advancement in sports medicine.Skubal's underlying velocity and spin numbers haven't looked much different from his pre-surgery form, and the results have been acceptable enough, especially after a rough few first starts. His rate numbers still lag behind what he did in 2024 and 2025, but there is still plenty of reason to bet on the southpaw excelling for the next three months and beyond.

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesLeBron James decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers and snub the Golden State Warriors might cause a chain reaction that brings Stephen Curry to the Boston Celtics.The summer of 2026 has reshaped the NBA heading into next season. The 76ers kicked things off with an early trade for Jaylen Brown in a shocking move with the Celtics.That trade led to LeBron joining the 76ers as a free agent, snubbing the Warriors and others. With Golden States competitive hopes next to naught, a wild trade idea is forming.The Celtics might show interest in acquiring Stephen CurryWith the Warriors choosing not to trade for win-now players to protect their post-Curry future, many have questioned if Curry will retire on the Warriors like everyones been assuming.The Celtics could emerge as a leading destination for Curry to see out his career on a win-now franchise instead of seeing out his career on a non-Playoff Warriors team.Im not entirely confident in Curry being traded this season. It would be a bit of a shocking development if he did. Theres no doubt Brad Stevens has already been on the phone with the Warriors brass to pitch a deal if they want one.Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty ImagesJames and Brown reinforcing the 76ers as a much better team on paper than the Celtics will make the franchise uncomfortable. However, a Curry trade might restore the balance of power between them.Curry averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds last season and would be a terrific guard next to Jayson Tatum.The Celtics would likely trade Payton Pritchard and Paul George with another young player and multiple picks for the 38-year-old Curry.It might be a short-term bet, but there arent many stronger bets to have than Curry on your roster.The Warriors wont give up on the greatest player in franchise history that easily, but if the rumors of team owner Joe Lacob wanting to build the next iteration of this team, trading Curry for assets to a win-now team of his choice would be the best send-off.Read more:New York Governor Kathy Hochuls office brutally calls out Kyle Kuzma over Kalshi criticismShaquille ONeal makes explosive claim about Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers fansI aint got no money When LeBron James set the record straight on rumoured $1.2 billion net worth

Son of music legend signs for German fourth-tier clubMathew Thomas Clemence Collins carries a WEIGHTY surname.At 21, the Switzerland-born midfielder is the youngest son of Phil Collins, the music legend now 75 years old.And he was announced last Friday (31) as a new signing for TSV 1860 Munich, which will compete in the Fuball-Regionalliga Bayern, one of the leagues in Germanys fourth division, this season.Mathew, who also holds English nationality, came through the youth ranks of German clubs Astoria Walldorf and Hannover 96.He also played for Austrian side WSG Tirols reserve team and was most recently at Austria Salzburg.German champions in the 1965-66 season and two-time DFB Pokal winners, 1860 Munich were rivals of Bayern up until the 1960s.What followed was a series of crises, bankruptcy, loss of license and, last June, administrative relegation to the fourth tier of local football due to a lack of liquidity.They had the eighth-best campaign in the most recent 3. Bundesliga, but were unable to remain in the third division because of the financial crisis.One of 1860 Munichs signings in its latest attempt to rise again, Mathew Collins often shares meetings with his father on his Instagram profile.Singer, drummer, songwriter and music producer Phil Collins was one of the members of Genesis before going solo and becoming even more successful.He won an Oscar, two Golden Globes and eight Grammys.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Aug 1, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; San Diego FC midfield Onni Valakari (8) and Minnesota United FC defense Kyle Duncan (3) compete for the ball during the second half at Allianz Field.San Diego FCs Saturday night road trip to Allianz Field ended in a drawing point after a cagey 1-1 clash against Minnesota United FC.Leaving Minnesota with a point. pic.twitter.com/9bxFXwcpmm San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) August 2, 2026SDFC were on the road Saturday night for their eighteenth matchday of the 2026 MLS Regular Season, facing off against Western Conference side Minnesota United in Saint Paul, Minnesota.The Chrome & Azul got back into the win column last time out, earning a slim 1-0 victory at Snapdragon Stadium against visiting FC Dallas last Saturday off the back of an outside-the-box strike from midfielder Alejandro Alvarado.This meeting between SDFC and Minnesota marked their second encounter of the 2026 season, with Minnesota claiming the first game, a 2-1 victory at Snapdragon Stadium back on April 11.Minnesota took immediate control of this match, getting on the scoreboard within the first three minutes of the opening whistle as forward Toms Chancalay gave Minnesota the 1-0 lead.Toms Chancalay puts@MNUFC ahead early! Apple TV: https://t.co/GUmM0sCAITpic.twitter.com/JRWCTtc8JF Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 2, 2026All coming off a defensive half buildup turnover from SDFC, it was midfielder Wil Trapp connecting with Chancalay directly off the turnover as Chancalay placed his low-driven shot past the stretching CJ dos Santos and into the far left side netting.SDFCs equalizing chance came at the seven-minute mark, with Marcus Ingvartsen inside the penalty box having his thunderous rising attempt blast off the crossbar, then off the right post and away from goal as the match stayed 1-0 for Minnesota.Marcus Ingvartsen was inches away pic.twitter.com/aZzXRjxM8c San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) August 2, 2026Although holding a near 70% possession advantage in the first 45 minutes, Minnesota dominated the chances created in the opening period with six shots on target alongside their very early score to take their 1-0 lead into halftime.Mikey Varas second-half substitutes flipped the match upside-down, immediately contributing to an awarded penalty and equalizing goal early in the half.Within two minutes on the field, forward Alex Mighten was taken down inside the box by Minnesota Uniteds Kyle Duncan, with referee Timothy Ford pointing to the spot in the 62-minute.SDFCs All-Star forward Anders Dreyer buried the penalty attempt into the right side netting to get to a 1-1 scoreline in the 64-minute, claiming his seventh goal of the 2026 MLS season.Automatic from the spot Anders Dreyer is 5-for-5 on penalties this season! pic.twitter.com/JAErcMXFng San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) August 2, 2026Through on goal and left one-on-one inside the penalty box in the 90+1-minute, Marcus Ingvartsen had the chance to snatch all three points and the victory for SDFC but was denied by the crossbar for the second time in the game as the match remained 1-1.After six added minutes of stoppage time, the full-time whistle blew at Allianz Field with San Diego FC and Minnesota splitting the point in a cagey 1-1 Saturday night draw.Although avoiding defeat away from home after seeing themselves go down early to Minnesota, SDFCs lackluster 2026 MLS road form continues with a single win in eight matches away from Snapdragon Stadium.SDFC have Leagues Cup action starting next Thursday night, as their opening match of the League Phase begins in Mexico City with the Chrome & Azul taking on North American Giant, Club Amrica, at the historic Estadio Azteca, also known as Estadio Banorte. Set for a 7 p.m. kickoff.San Diego FC will then host Club Tijuana and Club Puebla at Snapdragon Stadium on Aug. 9 & 12 to close out their Leagues phase matches.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Thomas Mller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC on Saturday night.The Whitecaps (10-3-4) and LAFC (10-5-4) remain tied in the Western Conference with 34 points apiece.The Whitecaps controlled most of the opening half, but Son Heung-mins goal gave LAFC the lead at halftime.Mllers goal came in the 76th minute after he was hauled down in the box by defender Yevhen Cheberko. Mller calmly struck the ball into an open side of the net.Heung-min spun and sent a shot into the short side of the net past the outstretched fingers of goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to open the scoring. Heung-min celebrated with a large Korean contingent in the crowd.A crowd of 40,086 watched the Whitecaps play their first game at BC Place Stadium since April 25th. The Whitecaps were forced on the road while the stadium hosted seven FIFA World Cup matches.Up nextLos Angeles: Hosts San Diego on Aug. 15.Whitecaps: Play at Seattle on Aug. 16.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer

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A two-time reigning Cy Young Award-winning pitcher has just been traded and he's going to the two-time defending champions.The Detroit Tigers have sent left-hander Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports. In exchange, Detroit will get three prospects outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and right-hander Brady Smith.Skubal was by far the best player on the trade block and the biggest potential difference-maker available. He will be a free agent this season and is making $32 million after winning his arbitration case last winter.For the Tigers, Skubal has been an absolute machine over the past three seasons. He threw at least 190 innings in both 2024 and 2025 and won the American League Cy Young Award in both years. So far this season, Skubal has a 2.79 ERA in 16 starts. He missed about a month and a half after a loose body was discovered in his throwing elbow. He underwent an arthroscopic procedure to relieve the bone chip.Skubal returned on June 13 and allowed nine runs over his first 16 innings. In six starts since, Skubal has a 1.95 ERA over 37 innings, during which he had 50 strikeouts against just six walks. Suffice to say, he is being traded while pitching as well as he has all season.Skubal's last start for the Tigers came on Wednesday in Detroit, when he was lifted after 6 innings with six strikeouts and one walk, while allowing one run before the bullpen allowed both inherited runners to score.

Skubal will head west as the Dodgers aim for a third straight World Series title