The young collector who scored a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes has turned down a trade offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Topps announced Friday that the 11-year-old from the Los Angeles area had declined the deal and instead was going to put the card — which features Skenes’ autograph and a patch from a game-worn jersey — up for auction.

The Pirates had put together a package that included 30 years’ worth of season tickets behind home plate at PNC Park and the chance to play a softball game on the field in exchange for the card.

Skenes’ girlfriend, LSU gymnast and influencer Livvy Dunne, also offered the card’s owner the opportunity to take in a game with her in a luxury suite at the ballpark during one of Skenes’ starts.

While the collector wrote in a journal entry shared by Topps that nabbing the card was a “ dream come true,” that dream apparently did not include spending the next three decades attending games at PNC Park.

The team posted on X after the decision that it was “bummed” but offered to have the fan at a game sometime during the 2025 season.

Ogasawara, Nationals agree to deal >> Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $3.5 million, two-year contract.

Ogasawara gets a $1.5 million salary this season and $2 million in 2026.

The 27-year-old was made available to Major League Baseball teams by the Central League’s Chunichi Dragons on Dec. 10 and had until Friday to agree to a contract. Washington will pay the Dragons a $700,000 release fee.

Golf

Riviera moving to Torrey Pines >> The PGA Tour is relocating the Genesis Invitational out of wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, announcing it will be held Feb. 13-16 on the South course at Torrey Pines in San Diego with an emphasis on relief initiatives for victims of the fires.

That gives Torrey Pines two tournaments in a span of four weeks.

The tour said the $20 million signature event hosted by Tiger Woods would return to Riviera Country Club next year.

Scheffler commits to Pebble Beach >> Scottie Scheffler has committed to play the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am next week, his first competition in about six weeks while recovering from a puncture wound to his right hand while preparing Christmas dinner.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has the largest field (80 players) of the $20 million signature events because of the amateur component over two days at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill.

LPGA cancels Palos Verdes event >> The LPGA canceled the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship near Los Angeles because the underwriter of the tournament failed on payments for the 2024 and 2025 tournaments.

Nelly Korda was the defending champion at Palos Verdes Golf Club, which had been scheduled for March 20-23.

The LPGA in a statement said canceling the tournament was unavoidable because the underwrite failed to fulfill “any portion of its payment obligations.” The tour said it would work with title partner Fir Hills and Pak, the Hall of Fame tournament host, to explore other options.

Pro football

Raiders set to hire Carroll >> The Raiders have reached an agreement to hire former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Carroll, 73, replaces Antonio Pierce, who was fired Jan. 7 after one full season as coach.

The deal between the Raiders and Carroll is for three years with a fourth-year team option.

Jaguars hire Bucs OC Coen >> The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen as the eighth head coach in franchise history, capping a covert operation that included owner Shad Khan moving on from general manager Trent Baalke and Coen reversing course with the Buccaneers.

The sides finalized contract details a day after Coen called Bucs coach Todd Bowles and others to tell them he planned to sign with Jacksonville.

Texans fire OC >> The Houston Texans fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser, a person with knowledge of the dismissals told the Associated Press.

Those decisions came after the Texans’ offense took a noticeable step back after what appeared to be a breakout season in 2023.

Hurts practices on injured left knee >> Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a full participant in practice with an injured left knee for the second straight day and is set to start in the NFC championship game.

The Eagles host the Washington Commanders on Sunday and are trying to make the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons.

Hurts was injured last weekend on a sack against the Rams. Hurts never missed a snap to help the Eagles win their ninth straight home game.

College football

Vegas to host the 2027 national championship >> Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship game.

The CFP made the announcement, saying the title game will be played Monday, Jan. 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium.

“Sin City” will become the third area in the Pacific time zone to host the title game, joining the Bay Area (2019) and Los Angeles (2023).

Ohio State star RB Judkins declares for draft >> Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft.

Judkins announced his decision on social media, saying “I am forever a Buckeye and will carry my time spent on campus and playing at the Shoe with me for a lifetime.”