On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers Tarik Skubal’s latest start against Baltimore as Detroit approaches the MLB trade deadline and continues weighing reported interest in its ace. The baseball section also examines a dramatic Orioles-Tigers matchup, Miami’s series with Philadelphia and Wednesday’s complete MLB scoreboard.
Other featured games include Giants-Brewers, Royals-Twins, Astros-Angels, Red Sox-Athletics, Cardinals-Cubs, White Sox-Yankees, Dodgers-Mariners, Blue Jays-Nationals, Diamondbacks-Pirates, Guardians-Reds, the Mets-Braves doubleheader and Padres-Rockies.
In the WNBA, Atlanta and Dallas meet in a close finish featuring Allisha Gray, Angel Reese and Arike Ogunbowale. Phoenix and Golden State also produce a tight matchup, with Kahleah Copper leading the Mercury.
The NHL section focuses on Macklin Celebrini’s record-setting extension with the San Jose Sharks. Chris examines the contract’s annual value, Celebrini’s historic production at age 20 and why the five-year structure benefits both the player and the franchise.
In the NFL, Cleveland continues investing heavily in its defense by extending safety Grant Delpit shortly after reaching a major agreement with cornerback Denzel Ward. The Saints also remain in active negotiations with wide receiver Chris Olave.
Soccer coverage includes Ajax acquiring Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton and D.C. United signing versatile Japanese defender and midfielder Kimito Nono.
The show closes at the Mubadala DC Open, where Alexandra Eala faces defending champion Leylah Fernandez with a place in the quarterfinals at stake.
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