Tigers Eye Trade for Pitcher Tarik Skubal Ahead of Deadline
WHO:
NBC Sports - Tarik Skubal, Paul Goldschmidt, Jasson Domínguez
FOX Sports - Teams interested in Skubal include the Dodgers, Yankees, Brewers, Rays, Cubs, Phillies, and Braves.
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Skubal's recent outing included three home runs allowed, with Paul Goldschmidt hitting two and Jasson Domínguez hitting one on the ninth pitch of a lengthy at-bat.
FOX Sports - Skubal is expected to have a two-start week against the Yankees and the Rangers, both on the road.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are currently 51-58, seven games under .500.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are in fourth place in the AL Central, 5.5 games behind the division-leading White Sox and 4.5 games out in the Wild Card race.
NBC Sports - Skubal made what might be his final start in a Tigers uniform, pitching 6 2/3 innings and allowing three runs with six strikeouts in a game the Tigers lost 10-9 in 12 innings.
FOX Sports - The Tigers currently have a record of 51-58, seven games under .500.
MLB Trade Rumors - The Tigers are in fourth place in the AL Central, 5.5 games behind the division-leading White Sox and 4.5 games out in the Wild Card race.
NBC Sports - Skubal's recent outing included forcing 21 swings-and-misses, showcasing his elite performance despite allowing three home runs.
FOX Sports - Skubal is viewed as a "dream deadline acquisition" for contenders, with teams fawning over his return to form post-surgery.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are currently four games back of the final AL Wild Card spot, with five teams ahead of them after losing their last three games.
NBC Sports - Skubal's recent outing included three home runs allowed, with Paul Goldschmidt hitting two and Jasson Domínguez hitting one on the ninth pitch of a lengthy at-bat.
FOX Sports - Skubal is a two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner and is considered the top prize at the trade deadline.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are currently four games back of the final AL Wild Card spot with five teams ahead of them after losing their last three games.
NBC Sports - Skubal is expected to have a two-start week against the Yankees and the Rangers, both on the road.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are currently 50-57, six games back in the A.L. Central, and four games out of the Wild Card.
FOX Sports - The Rays have the best record in the AL at 62-43 and are motivated to acquire Skubal.
FOX Sports - Skubal's most recent outing included 12 strikeouts and allowed only one run over 7.1 innings, lowering his season ERA to 2.70.
NBC Sports - Skubal is expected to have a two-start week against the Yankees and the Rangers, both on the road.
FOX Sports - Skubal is considered the deadline's top prize, and he is on the cusp of free agency, making him a rental for any interested team.
FOX Sports - The Tigers currently have a record of 50-57 and are six games back in the A.L. Central.
FOX Sports - The Rays are motivated to acquire Skubal as they have the best record in the AL and have not made the playoffs since 2023.
NBC Sports - Skubal is expected to have a two-start week against the Yankees and the Rangers, both on the road.
FOX Sports - Skubal's most recent outing included 12 strikeouts and allowed only one run over 7.1 innings, lowering his season ERA to 2.70.
NBC Sports - Skubal's recent outing included three home runs allowed, with Paul Goldschmidt hitting two and Jasson Domínguez hitting one on the ninth pitch of a lengthy at-bat.
FOX Sports - Skubal's fastball velocity is reported to nearly touch 100 mph, and he has returned to form after recovering from early May bone chip surgery.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are currently four games back of the final AL Wild Card spot with five teams ahead of them after losing their last three games.
NBC Sports - Skubal's recent outing included only one of the four hits he gave up staying in the yard, with Paul Goldschmidt hitting two home runs off him.
FOX Sports - Skubal is considered the deadline's top prize, and he is on the cusp of free agency, making him a rental for any interested team.
FOX Sports - The Tigers currently have a record of 50-57 and are six games back in the A.L. Central.
NBC Sports - Skubal gave up four hits, including three home runs, in his recent outing.
NBC Sports - Skubal forced 21 swings-and-misses during the game.
FOX Sports - Skubal has a season ERA of 2.70 after striking out 12 Royals and allowing one run over 7.1 innings in his most recent start.
FOX Sports - Skubal is a two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner and is considered the top prize at the trade deadline.
FOX Sports - The trade deadline is set for Aug. 3.
WHERE:
NBC Sports - Skubal's next starts are against the Yankees and the Rangers, both on the road.
WHEN:
FOX Sports - The trade deadline is set for Aug. 3.
FOX Sports - The trade deadline is on Aug. 3.
WHY:
FOX Sports - The Tigers are faced with an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is viewed as arguably the best pitcher in baseball.
SB Nation - The Tigers are faced with an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is viewed as arguably the best pitcher in baseball, as they are not in desperate need of a rebuild yet.
FOX Sports - The Tigers face an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is considered arguably the best pitcher in baseball.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are faced with an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is viewed as arguably the best pitcher in baseball.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are faced with an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is viewed as arguably the best pitcher in baseball.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are faced with an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is viewed as arguably the best pitcher in baseball.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are currently six games back in the A.L. Central and four games out of the Wild Card, influencing their decision on whether to trade Skubal.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are faced with an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is viewed as arguably the best pitcher in baseball.
SB Nation - The Tigers are faced with an organization-defining decision regarding whether to trade Skubal, who is viewed as arguably the best pitcher in baseball.
FOX Sports - The Tigers are four games back of the final AL Wild Card spot and have dropped their last three games, influencing their decision on whether to trade Skubal.
FOX Sports - The Rays are motivated to acquire Skubal as they have the best record in the AL and have not made the playoffs since 2023.
HOW:
FOX Sports - Skubal's fastball velocity is reported to nearly touch 100 mph, and he has returned to form after recovering from early May bone chip surgery.
FOX Sports - Skubal's fastball velocity is reported to nearly touch 100 mph, and he has returned to form after recovering from early May bone chip surgery.
FOX Sports - Skubal's fastball nearly touches 100 mph, and he has returned to form after recovering from early May bone chip surgery.
FOX Sports - Skubal's fastball nearly touches 100 mph, and he has returned to form after recovering from early May bone chip surgery.
In a challenging outing, Skubal allowed three home runs, with Paul Goldschmidt hitting two and Jasson Domínguez connecting on the ninth pitch of a lengthy at-bat. The Tigers, currently sitting at 51 wins and 58 losses, are in fourth place in the AL Central and are 5.5 games behind the division-leading White Sox, while also facing a critical trade deadline on August 3. As the organization grapples with a pivotal decision, they must consider whether to trade Skubal, who is regarded as one of the best pitchers in baseball.