Reasons why a trade for Tigers star Tarik Skubal by the Padres is now improbable

Padres’ Trade Moves and Prospects The San Diego Padres are known for having one of the most proactive executives in baseball: AJ Preller. He’s not one to shy away from making bold moves, especially around the trade deadline. Last summer, for instance, he orchestrated a trade to bring Mason Miller from the Athletics. What caught […]
Ignore Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers need to acquire bullpen support.

Dodgers Face Bullpen Challenges Amidst Division Lead Forget about Tariq Skubal for now. The Dodgers have a glaring issue to resolve, and it’s not about their starting pitchers. The team must focus on their bullpen. This should be the main concern for Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomez as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. They […]
Tigers appear more probable to trade Tarik Skubal ahead of the deadline as playoff chances diminish, according to reports.

Detroit Tigers’ 2026 Season and Tarik Skubal’s Future The Detroit Tigers, having reached the playoffs in 2025, aimed to do so again in 2026. They made some significant moves to bolster the team, including signing Framber Valdez, who’s recognized as one of the top pitchers available. Additionally, Kenley Jansen was brought in to enhance the […]
Dodgers seen as likely to acquire Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal in trade

As the Detroit Tigers’ season approaches its conclusion, it seems increasingly probable that Tarik Skubal will be available for trade this summer. On a recent episode of “Pardon the Interruption,” ESPN baseball insider Buster Olney suggested that the Dodgers might be one of the three teams interested in acquiring the Tigers’ left-handed pitcher. He noted, […]
Tarik Skubal clarifies details about his unusual injury recovery process

Tarik Skubal’s Possible Return Sparks Hope for Tigers Fans Tigers supporters are feeling a spark of hope as injured pitcher Tarik Skubal may make a comeback next week. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner completed a bullpen session on Thursday, marking the third day of his rehabilitation process. This has fueled rumors about […]
Tarik Skubal will undergo elbow surgery and be sidelined for two to three months.

Tarik Skubal to Undergo Elbow Surgery The Detroit Tigers’ standout pitcher and two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, is set to have arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow. Manager AJ Hinch announced this news on Monday, indicating that Skubal will likely be out for two to three months following the procedure to […]
Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and newcomer Kevin McGonigle ruin Padres’ Opening Day

SAN DIEGO — The Beginning of Hope First days often come with a sense of hope and possibility. Under the bright Southern California sun shining on the brick of the Western Metal Supply Co. at Petco Park, fans had high hopes for the Padres. This was the first of 162 games, a chance to reset […]
Tarik Skubal shines in Opening Day victory

Padres’ Disappointing Opening Day SAN DIEGO — On Thursday afternoon, Petco Park was bathed in sunlight, radiating optimism as the new MLB season kicked off. Opening Day is typically a fresh start, almost like the ocean waves erasing footprints from the sand. But by the third inning, things began to shift for the Padres. Unfortunately, […]
Tarik Skubal is being compared to Benedict Arnold after departing from Team USA.

Back-to-Back AL Cy Young Award Winner Faces Social Media Backlash Tariq Skubal, who has won the AL Cy Young Award twice, was always meant to return to the Detroit Tigers after pitching one game for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). His teammates were supportive of his decision to leave the tournament early. […]
Tarik Skubal says the ‘Benedict Arnold’ comments are ‘not fair’ after exiting the WBC

Tarik Skubal Prioritizes Tigers Over Team USA in WBC Tarik Skubal always intended to leave Team USA when the World Baseball Classic kicked off. There was some hesitation, but in the end, his commitment to the Tigers took precedence. What was unexpected, perhaps, was the social media backlash likening him to Benedict Arnold, the well-known […]