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Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal has done it. He’s finally become a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, and he’s managed to do it in back-to-back fashion, as the Detroit ace is announced the winner of the prestigious pitching award on Wednesday. The Tigers have also rolled out their congratulatory message for him […]

The Detroit Tigers step into the 2025 offseason with more questions than answers, and that uncertainty only deepened after a new round of comments from GM Jeff Greenberg ignited league-wide debate. The early conversation now centers on the chatter surrounding a potential Tarik Skubal trade, the stability of the Detroit rotation, and the speculation coming […]

The Detroit Tigers have one goal for this year’s offseason: keep Tarik Skubal at all costs. The ace pitcher continued to be one of the most dominant forces on the mound, building off his Cy Young campaign last season. His efforts were an integral part of Detroit’s playoff run this season. However, when there’s smoke, […]

For some time, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has been the subject of trade rumors. And recently, Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ star pitcher, has also found himself floated as a potential trade target as the time for a new contract draws near. While any team in MLB would be happy to add either Skenes […]

The NFL has shrewdly found a way to showcase its product throughout the year. Even when nobody is on the gridiron, people are consuming the most popular sport in America. Whether it is the draft, schedule release or training camp, football is embedded in people’s minds. Put simply, the league feels like a spectacle. Baseball […]

The Detroit Tigers had a brilliant year until the very late stages of the 2025 season when they nearly blew their spot in the American League playoffs. However, they did just enough to make it as a Wild Card team after finishing in second place to the Cleveland Guardians in the Central Division. They would […]

As the MLB offseason gets underway and teams prepare for the 2026 campaign, New York Mets insiders are stirring speculation about a possible split with franchise slugger Pete Alonso. The conversation has quickly spread across league circles, making the first baseman’s future in Queens one of the most pressing Mets offseason rumors heading into free […]

After bowing out of the postseason in the AL Division Series for the second straight season, there could be a lot of changes inside the Detroit Tigers organization. One major change could be a trade of ace Tarik Skubal. According to ESPN insider Buster Olney, there will be a number of teams chasing Skubal, including […]

As the Detroit Tigers have worked themselves back into playoff contention, their pitching staff has been led by perennial Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal. However, the prized left-hander may have priced himself out of Detroit. Skubal is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season. The Tigers have tried to re-sign him, but […]

The offseason in Queens is getting hot as the New York Mets could be a top fit for Tarik Skubal, if the Detroit Tigers choose to trade him. Acquiring the best pitcher in baseball would be a boon, especially after the Mets collapsed to miss the playoffs. While a Mets trade for Skubal seems unlikely, […]

The Boston Red Sox could be eyeing another massive move to strengthen their rotation, and this one might shake the entire league. According to the latest rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal, insiders have floated the idea of pairing the Tigers ace with Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, a combination that could instantly make Boston one of […]

With the Major League Baseball season nearing its end, several teams are already looking at ways to improve for 2026. One player who is getting all kinds of trade buzz and speculation is Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. There are now three more teams hoping to land Skubal, according to an MLB.com report. Those teams […]

The Detroit Tigers are facing one of their biggest decisions in years, and all eyes — and rumors — are on Tarik Skubal. Entering his final season before free agency, the Tigers ace has become the centerpiece of ongoing rumors across MLB. The question now is whether Detroit will commit to a massive long-term deal […]

The New York Mets have once again emerged at the center of MLB trade rumors as the 2025 season approaches its conclusion, this time potentially with their eyes on Detroit Tigers superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal. With Skubal’s contract status apparently creating tension in the Tigers front office, New York may look to strike. Skubal, 28-years-old, […]

General managers around Major League Baseball are gearing up for what could be a chaotic offseason. Some of the best players in the league are weighing their options and teams are lining up to make their case. For Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort and manager Warren Schaeffer, no stone will go unturned. Including the ones […]

The Houston Astros have a lot to prove after just missing the postseason this year. Astros general manager Dana Brown made his first move of the offseason on Friday, signing Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35 million deal. If Houston wants to go star hunting, the Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal are still at odds. […]

The Detroit Tigers have lost in Game 5 of the American League Division Series in two consecutive seasons. They have built a contender around an ace with an elite manager and could be good for a while. But an unwillingness to pay that ace could cost them. The Tigers could trade Tarik Skubal this offseason, […]

The New York Mets missed the playoffs in the first year of the Juan Soto era partly because of poor pitching performances. With Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga injured, they leaned on three rookies to try and will them into the postseason. That did not work despite solid performances from Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and […]

The Boston Red Sox fell short of expectations in the American League Wild Card Series. Despite a historic start from Garrett Crochet in Yankee Stadium, Boston walked away with a 2-1 series loss to its arch rival. However, the Red Sox have a lot to be encouraged about with Brayan Bello and their young talent. […]

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers both started their offseason after the divisional round of the Major League Baseball playoffs. In many ways, both teams mirror each other when it comes to how their seasons went. They may cross paths again if Brian Cashman decides to call Detroit about Tarik Skubal. Any move concerning […]

On Friday evening, the Detroit Tigers’ 2025 season came to an end with a brutal 3-2 loss vs the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of their ALDS series, in a contest that extended for 15 innings. It was a bitter conclusion to a roller coaster of a Tigers season, that started with a ton of […]

The Detroit Tigers turned to Tarik Skubal in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners. Detroit staved off elimination with a 9-3 win on Wednesday, forcing the do-or-die series finale. And Skubal dominated, allowing one run in six strong innings. The Tigers’ ace set a postseason record with seven-straight strikeouts en route to […]

The Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a clutch 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the ALDS. The victory forced a do-or-die Game 5 as the Division Series shifted back to Seattle. And while the Mariners have home field advantage for the finale, the Tigers have Tarik Skubal. The reigning […]

It is crunch time for the Detroit Tigers. They are looking to defeat the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS. As they seek to face the Toronto Blue Jays, one of their aces made a name for himself.  On Friday, Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal became a part of baseball lore, per MLB.com. Ultimately, […]

Scoring first in any baseball game is generally considered a solid advantage. It does not always work out that way as comebacks are often the theme form motivated teams. But in decisive postseason games, the first run can be a huge advantage. The Seattle Mariners are hopeful that the work Josh Naylor did in the […]

The Detroit Tigers last won the World Series in 1984. That celebratory moment took place more than two years before President Ronald Reagan uttered the words, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” The Seattle Mariners have never competed in the Fall Classic during their 48-year existence and last advanced to the American League Championship Series […]

The Detroit Tigers are visiting the Seattle Mariners for a do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS. After taking Game 4 at home, Detroit has its ace going in a place sentimental to him. Tarik Skubal went to Seattle University, but the Tigers have lost all three of his starts against the Mariners this season. That […]

The ALCS was right in front of the Seattle Mariners’ eyes midway through Game 4 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers. The Mariners jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead against the Tigers, who were facing elimination. Now, the series is tied 2-2 after the Tigers stormed back and scored nine unanswered runs. To […]

The Detroit Tigers are on the verge of elimination against the Seattle Mariners. Seattle owns a 2-1 lead after taking Game 3 in Detroit. The Tigers took Game 1 but have lost two in a row, and lost Game 2 with Tarik Skubal on the bump. Tarik Skubal is prepping to start Game 5, according […]

While a Game 1 loss in the ALDS is far from disastrous, circumstances were lining up for the Seattle Mariners to perhaps flame out early in the postseason. After all, the Detroit Tigers, after taking Game 1, were sending the near-invincible Tarik Skubal to the mound with a chance to go up with a commanding […]

Game 1 of the AL Division Series (ALDS) did not go the Seattle Mariners’ way. The AL West champions lost to the visiting Detroit Tigers 3-2 on a game-winning single by third baseman Zach McKinstry in the 11th inning. Now, the Tigers will send their ace, Tarik Skubal, to the bump in Game 2. To […]

The Detroit Tigers got a big Game 1 win against the Seattle Mariners, and it came behind a good performance from Kerry Carpenter. He delivered a two-run homer against George Kirby to give the Tigers the lead in the game, which ended up turning into a 3-2 victory. The pitch he hit from Kirby came […]

While the Detroit Tigers have relied on a full team effort to reach this crucial juncture, their success in the upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners will hinge on the performances of two specific players. The Tigers’ ultimate X-factors who will determine the outcome are ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and leadoff hitter Riley Greene, as […]

The Detroit Tigers will not be starting 2024 AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners. Detroit announced that it will be giving the ball to 24-year-old right-handed reliever Troy Melton in a bullpen game for the series opener in Seattle. The rookie went 3-2 in 16 […]

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are preparing for the American League Division Series, which begins on Saturday. Seattle will host Games 1, 2, and the deciding fifth if necessary after winning the AL West. Detroit collapsed in September, losing the AL Central to the Cleveland Guardians, but bounced back to beat them in the […]

The Detroit Tigers were feeling the heat after the Cleveland Guardians tied the ALWCS on Wednesday, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3. The Tigers had been trying to fend off Cleveland for the last two months but the Guardians proved difficult to shake, winning the division and pushing Detroit to the brink in the postseason. But […]

The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers will clash in a American League Divisional Series with a lot on the line. The Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the ALWCS to advance in a thrilling series. Now, Tarik Skubal will get a chance to face Cal Raleigh and the Mariners’ offense. Regardless of who wins, […]

The Detroit Tigers are breathing easy — at least for the time being — as they have advanced out of the Wild Card round of the American League playoffs and are moving on to the Division Series. The Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in the decisive game of the three-game series, and will face […]

There are not a lot of Major League Baseball owners happier than Chris Ilitch heading into the weekend. The Detroit Tigers owner watched as his team advanced past the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Wild Card Series in a 6-3 road win in Game 3. However, he did not offer much thought on the […]