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What A.J. Hinch said about Tarik Skubal getting traded to Dodgers mid-game

The Detroit Tigers ended weeks of speculation by trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. Detroit’s manager A.J. Hinch spoke about the trade, which was heartbreaking for Tigers fans to hear about. “It started to gain its own little momentum,” Hinch said, per ESPN. “Obviously, I think we’ve been […] The post What A.J. Hinch said about Tarik Skubal getting traded to Dodgers mid-game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MLB rumors: Did Tigers demand Yankees’ No. 1 prospect in Tarik Skubal trade talks?

Tarik Skubal has officially found a new team before the trade deadline, as the starting pitcher is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This was probably another surprise move from the Dodgers, picking up an elite-level talent and adding them to their already-stacked roster. As for the Detroit Tigers, it seems as if they liked […] The post MLB rumors: Did Tigers demand Yankees’ No. 1 prospect in Tarik Skubal trade talks? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal: How does the pitcher’s salary compare to Shohei Ohtani’s?

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, Tarik Skubal is leaving the Detroit Tigers to join Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of the biggest storylines leading up to the MLB trade deadline has finally come to an end, as the Los Angeles Dodgers made a blockbuster move to acquire Tarik Skubal . The former Detroit Tigers ace now joins a legitimate World Series contender and, for the remainder of the 2026 season, will earn significantly more in salary than Shohei Ohtani. Skubal won a h...

Tigers seek a road sweep of Athletics on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers took the second of their three-game road series against the Athletics with an 8-6 win on Saturday night. Max Clark hit his first major league home run and Framber Valdez threw a quality start, but the bullpen almost gave another one away in the late innings. Looking to seal the sweep in […]

Tarik Skubal chokes up after getting traded to Dodgers during Tigers-Athletics game

Following weeks of speculation, the Detroit Tigers finally traded starter Tarik Skubal on Saturday night. Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, in a move that solidifies L.A. as a favorite to win this year’s World Series. After hearing that he was traded, Skubal got incredibly emotional in front of reporters. He fought back […] The post Tarik Skubal chokes up after getting traded to Dodgers during Tigers-Athletics game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tigers news: When Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit after Dodgers trade

The Detroit Tigers will not have to wait long to see Tarik Skubal again after trading the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner to the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday before the Aug 3. MLB trade deadline. Skubal is scheduled to return to Detroit when the Dodgers visit Comerica Park for a three-game series […] The post Tigers news: When Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit after Dodgers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Skubal to the Dodgers, per reports

Tarik Skubal is being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Detroit Tigers, per multiple reports. Going back to the Tigers in the deal are minor league outfielder Zyhir Hope and minor league righthanded pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. Skubal is the two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner, having led the […]

The Opener: Rafaela, Clark, Trade Tracker

The Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster last night, acquiring two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Tigers for a package of three prospects. The move takes one of the game’s best starting pitchers off the board for teams interested in rotation upgrades. With Skubal traded, those teams will now look toward Reid Detmers, […]

Benches Clear in Tigers-A’s Game After $11M Pitcher Takes Exception to Bunt Single

Back in 2021, during a game against the Yankees, the Mets infielder Jeff McNeil stunned everyone with a perfectly executed bases-loaded drag bunt. It’s one of the toughest plays to pull off in baseball, requiring just the right touch and placement. But McNeil nailed it. With the game still hanging in the balance, he dropped […] The post Benches Clear in Tigers-A’s Game After $11M Pitcher Takes Exception to Bunt Single appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Scouting the prospects traded to Detroit for Tarik Skubal

On Saturday night, just a little before midnight, Jeff Passan of ESPN broke the news that the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers were finalizing a trade for ace left-hander, Tarik Skubal. In return, the Tigers receive 21-year-old corner outfielder, Zyhir Hope, 27-year-old right-hander River Ryan, and 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Brady Smith. First reaction? […]

A’s Late Comeback Not Enough in 8-6 Loss to Tigers

The Athletics took on the Detroit Tigers, looking to even the series and force a rubber game tomorrow afternoon. The A’s succumbed to their fourth straight defeat, 8-6, in another game where they had a chance to win with better pitching. Perkins Struggles Early Detroit jumped in front immediately against A’s pitcher Jack Perkins. The […]

Max Clark cracks first MLB homer as Tigers survive late scare

After Friday night’s easy win with you-know-who making his big-league debut, Saturday night’s contest was a little closer than it should have been. Obviously the bigger news of the evening was regarding a certain other you-know-who on the Tigers, and that will be dissected in-depth for years to come, I assume (cf. the Smoltz/Alexander trade). […]

Why trade to Cubs was a ‘blessing’ for Pete Crow-Armstrong

As the 2026 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches, with the biggest fish in the proverbial pond, Tarik Skubal, having already been shipped from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, one player who won’t be looking for a new team is Chicago Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong. Initially selected in the first round of the […] The post Why trade to Cubs was a ‘blessing’ for Pete Crow-Armstrong appeared first on ClutchPoints .