The baseball world is still recovering from the shock of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent trade acquisition of Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The move added the game’s best pitcher to what was already far and away the best roster in the MLB, as the Dodgers look to add a third straight World Series […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly weren't the only team to offer two top-100 prospects to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Tarik Skubal.
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave a big boost to their chances at a three-peat by acquiring two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Los Angeles sent three prospects to Detroit: outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-handed pitcher River Ryan, and…
Over the last few days, the New York Mets went through with what has been speculated about for weeks: A […]
“All the doors I closed one time will open up again.” – Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood The Cubs are 1-0 in post-deadline games and the hated Dodgers are the inverse, so life is pretty good for Cubs fans right now. Chicago fell behind quickly last night, but Matthew Boyd righted …
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The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off the biggest swing of the 2026 Trade Deadline, acquiring two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and right-hander Brady Smith. Skubal, 29, arrives with a 7-5 record and a 2.79 ERA across 16 starts, striking […]
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The Dodgers entered the 2026 season with ambitions of becoming team to three-peat in 26 years. Following Monday’s trade deadline, they echoed that sentiment with a summer blockbuster and an encore. Their string of deals began late Saturday night, as after suffering a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox, they struck a deal that […]
Five pitches into Monday’s Cubs/Dodgers game at Wrigley Field, the visitors from L.A. had a 3-0 lead on two singles and a homer by Tommy Edman, who has now hit 16 home runs in 74 career games against the Cubs. Watching this, you’re like “What just happened?” Not only did the Cubs not quit after […]
Meet the Mets The trade deadline came and went yesterday, and the Mets were very busy. After making additonal trades over the weekend, they completed their fire sale by shipping off Brooks Raley to the Phillies, Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers, Luke Weaver to the Pirates, and Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs […]
New Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal met with reporters on Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago, one day after he was acquired as the showcase piece of this year’s trade deadline, and one day before the left-hander makes his pitching debut with his new team. From Fabian Ardaya at The Athletic: “Every team could trade for […]
Today’s Reflections A lot has been made about how Tarik Skubal was given away by the Tigers/stolen by the Dodgers. Yes, the Dodgers are evil, but there is one thing that I read Saturday night that I haven’t heard specifically mentioned following the trade. Prior to the trade, I read that the Tigers demanded a […]
Sam McDowell covered the Royals’ decision-making at the trade deadline. But the most consequential decisions the Royals made were the moves they refused to make. And they entail a big risk. The Royals hung on to starting pitchers Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo, despite interest from contending teams, though general manager J.J. Picollo characterized the […]
MLB’s trade deadline has come and gone, and once again, the dominant storyline is that the Los Angeles Dodgers are breaking baseball. They acquired two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Sunday and added left-hander Kris Bubic, an All-Star last season, on Monday. The Dodgers’ backlash is a function of their on-field dominance […]
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has passed, and there's a lot to recap.
Carson Kelly had a hand in nearly everything Chicago’s offense did well Monday night, powering a 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The catcher homered in the third inning and later drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth after successfully challenging a called third strike using the ABS system, part of a night that […]
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Justin Wrobleski did not sugarcoat a rough outing after the Dodgers fell to the Cubs 10-5 on Monday. The left-hander allowed four home runs and seven earned runs across 4.1 innings, marking his second consecutive shaky start after also serving up a career-high number of homers in his previous outing. Speaking with reporters afterward, Wrobleski […]
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The 2026 MLB trade deadline was today at 5pm central time. The biggest blockbuster occurred around 10:30pm last Saturday night, with Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers to form the game’s most feared rotation. Still, it was an extremely active deadline day here at MLBTR. This post lists all July and August pre-deadline trades for each […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs on Monday. And at first, it seemed as if things would go their way. Los Angeles got out to a 3-0 lead and had all the momentum in the first inning. Unfortunately, they would only score two more runs in a lopsided 10-5 loss away from […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday. It was a big occasion for outfielder Kyle Tucker. This game represented his first contest back at Wrigley Field since leaving Chicago in MLB free agency. However, if he expected a warm welcome, he got something else entirely. Tucker stepped to […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are going through their roughest stretch of the season, seeing their struggles continue with their latest loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Los Angeles is in the middle of a dynasty period, having won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. They attempt to pull off a three-peat, […]
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The Philadelphia Phillies remain one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest challengers in the National League. The Dodgers eliminated them in last year’s NLDS, and the Phillies are once again in the playoff race with a 60-53 record, good for second place in the NL East. But the Dodgers know their goal is a three-peat, […]
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Scott Harris pinpointed the exact moment Detroit’s season shifted from contending to selling, and it traces back to one gut-wrenching loss. The Tigers’ president of baseball operations spoke with reporters for nearly 40 minutes following the blockbuster trade that sent Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, revealing when the front office formally decided to […]
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The Detroit Tigers made the tough decision to trade Tarik Skubal this year. Skubal was sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for three prospects. This move came as Detroit has struggled this year, and a playoff run felt a bit out of reach for this team. Opinions on the return are certainly divided. […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers created plenty of buzz while pursuing Tarik Skubal, and even after they landed him, the conversation shifted to criticism over their growing dominance. Many fans pointed to a competitive imbalance, accusing the Dodgers of using their financial muscle to land the sport’s biggest stars. But in his first media appearance after […]
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Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings known Monday night, loudly booing former outfielder Kyle Tucker during his first return to Wrigley Field as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reaction came during Tucker’s first appearance back in Chicago after he left the Cubs in free agency following his lone season with the team. […]
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