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The Detroit Tigers reached the playoffs last season for the first time in 10 years thanks in large part to reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. In 2024, Skubal also won the pitching triple crown, leading the American League in wins (18), strikeouts (228) and ERA (2.39). And he’s continued his dominance this […]

The Detroit Tigers were the best story of the 2024 MLB season. From the murky middle of the American League, they ripped off 30 wins in 43 games to sneak into the playoffs. They did not stop there, beating the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series. They are not going to catch […]

It took Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal five seasons to fully figure things out on the mound but man, did he ever figure things out in 2024. Skubal anchored the rotation for a Tigers team that surprisingly made the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. Detroit finished the season with its first winning […]

The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a surprise 86-76 season in 2024, reaching the playoffs for the first time in a decade thanks in large part to one of baseball’s best pitchers, Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. The Tigers swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series before pushing the Cleveland Guardians to the brink […]

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal deservingly won the AL Cy Young last season after a dominant campaign, helping take his ball club to the playoffs. Last August, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge praised Skubal, calling him the best pitcher in the big leagues: “He’s the best pitcher in the game right now. … When […]

There wasn’t much else Paul Skenes could have done in his dominant rookie season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. But the great ones always find new ways to maximize their talent. Skenes finished the 2023-24 campaign with a 11-3 record, a 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts. He is already back at the office looking at what […]

Reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal has two more seasons of team control with the Detroit Tigers, but both sides are already thinking about the future. Skubal and the Tigers avoided arbitration this winter by agreeing on a one-year, $10,150,000 pact. Asked how his negotiations have gone with his team on a long-term […]

Reigning American League Cy Young winner and Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal added another honor to his resume on Tuesday when MLB Network fans voted him the best pitcher in baseball headed into the 2025 season. Skubal finished ahead of Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes and National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale of the […]

Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal continues to reap the rewards of his stellar 2024 campaign. The Detroit Tigers and Skubal agreed to a one-year, $10.15 million contract on Thursday, avoiding arbitration. “AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $10.15 million contract to avoid arbitration, […]

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has taken home the AL Cy Young crown. He received 30 first-place votes, and becomes the fifth Tigers player to win the award. Skubal led the league in wins with 18, a 2,39 ERA, and 228 strikeouts, completing the pitching Triple-Crown on his 28th birthday. “It’s pretty special,” Skubal said […]

Many believed that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had a shot at the AL Cy Young before the 2024 MLB season. Once the year began, it became clear that the hype around the southpaw hurler was not unfounded. Skubal dominated opposing hitters while giving Detroit a chance to win games night in and night out. […]

The New York Yankees suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the team must quickly pivot to improving their roster for another run at the Fall Classic. The Yankees will be active in free agency, but general manager Brian Cashman must also look to the trade market to […]

The Detroit Tigers pushed the AL Central-winning Cleveland Guardians to the brink in the ALDS. With the series tied at 2-2, the Guardians took the decisive Game 5 and ended the upstart Tigers’ incredible season. Determined to go out swinging, Detroit sent ace Tarik Skubal to the mound for the do-or-die series finale. The fifth-year […]

Tarik Skubal is scheduled to start Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians Saturday. While the Detroit Tigers star pitcher has clearly shown the ability to focus on shutting down opponents throughout the season, doing it in a win or go home game is something that the ace left-handed pitcher […]

It took a three-run Kerry Carpenter home run for the Detroit Tigers to tie up their ALDS series against the Cleveland Guardians at a game apiece. But before Carpenter’s magic, Tarik Skubal put up a dominating pitching performance. Skubal threw seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out eight. […]

As the Detroit Tigers gear up for the ALDS (American League Division Series) against the Cleveland Guardians, all eyes are on ace Tarik Skubal, who appeared to suffer an injury during the Wild Card round. His scheduling and performance could dictate the pace and strategy for the Tigers in this crucial series. Skubal, fresh off […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 in a thrilling Game 1 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the Wild Card round. The biggest reason why the Tigers were able to get the win: American League Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal. Skubal dominated the AL West champion Astros, pitching six scoreless innings and […]

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball during the second half of the season. After selling at the trade deadline and appearing out of the postseason race, 20-8 run has gotten them as close to just three games back of the Minnesota Twins for the third American League Wild Card […]

Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal have taken commanding leads in their respective Cy Young races. The lefties were not seen as favorites coming into the season, but have been spectacular this season. If they keep it up, the Triple Crown is in reach for both. Two lefties have never done that in the same season […]

In a season dominated by pitching, a pair of unlikely hurlers have thrust themselves to the forefront of the AL Cy Young race. Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal and Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase have been the two best pitchers in the American League this year — as the AL Central duo has combined to […]

The Detroit Tigers won a 3-2 nailbiter against the New York Yankees on Sunday at the Little League Classic thanks to another dominant outing from their ace, Tarik Skubal. The left-hander is enjoying a career season and remains in the mix for the American League Cy Young. Following the start, Skubal revealed that one of […]

It was a interesting battle Friday between Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal and Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez as the the former’s team lost, 9-2. Skubal would talk about Perez after the loss in a friendly manner as the two traded some worthwhile moments in the game. However, it was Perez that got […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to improve their pitching rotation by acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. However, did the Dodgers attempt to acquire Flaherty’s former Tigers teammate, Tarik Skubal? According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, a source said the Tigers “wouldn’t talk […]

Recent reports have linked Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal to a potential trade with the Orioles–with one scout even attending Orioles minor league games to watch top prospect Jackson Holliday. Despite recent MLB trade deadline buzz surrounding the Tigers’ star pitcher, multiple MLB executives say he’s staying put. “They ain’t trading [Tarik Skubal],” one […]

Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher Tarik Skubal continues to hear his name in trade rumors, specifically those linking him to the Baltimore Orioles. The degree of how interested the Tigers are in letting go of Skubal is difficult to tell exactly, but it appears to be favoring the side of Detroit ultimately keeping the Cy Young […]

With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is rumored to be available. So far the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles have reportedly been interested in landing Skubal if the Tigers make him available. However, the Dodgers may have the edge over the Orioles in a potential Skubal trade. The Dodgers […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2024 season as one of the favorites to not just win the National League East — something they’ve done six straight seasons — but win it all, claiming their second World Series title in four years. The Braves now have the fifth-best odds (+1000) to win it all, according to […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in a strong position as the MLB trade deadline approaches, boasting one of the best records in baseball at 60-41. However, the Yankees are nipping at their heels, trailing by just 1.5 games. The American League East has been a hotly contested battle, with the Orioles and Yankees trading places atop […]

Despite the fact that they are on the fringe of the American League Wild Card race, the Detroit Tigers have been viewed as sellers ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. And the one guy whose drawing the most trade speculation for whatever reason is star ace Tarik Skubal, who is widely believed to be the […]

Even though many consider Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher Tarik Skubal unlikely to get moved ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, his potential to get sent somewhere else can’t still be slept upon. There are some clues pointing to Detroit’s door being open to such a scenario, including one that has been recently shared by […]

It’s trade season time! The New York Yankees are being active in the trade market so far. With the AL East race heating up, New York is looking to load up to challenge the Baltimore Orioles. An area that they’re looking to improve on is their pitching, particularly their starting rotation. The Yankees are being […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, contending teams are targeting players they hope can fix problem areas in their lineups or rotations. Adding power, starting pitching or bullpen help through a mid-season acquisition could be the key to a strong second-half and a deep playoff run. The AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles and the NL West-leading […]

The All-Star Break is over, and we are gearing up for a race of epic proportions in the American League. Come with us as we share our MLB odds series, make a 2024 AL Cy Young Winner prediction, and pick for the rest of the season. We will make an AL Cy Young Winner pick, […]

The Detroit Tigers are not going anywhere this season, as the team sits at a mediocre 47-50 record, seven games out of the final Wild Card spot. However, star pitcher Tarik Skubal could find himself on a contender sooner rather than later. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles are gearing up to offer prospects […]

The Detroit Tigers are not likely to trade Tarik Skubal. With two more years of team control, Skubal can be the rotation centerpiece around a Tigers franchise that aims to compete in the next few years. But that won’t stop teams, including the first-place Baltimore Orioles, from trying to land him. And (almost) everyone has […]

If the Detroit Tigers were to sell at the MLB trade deadline, Tarik Skubal would inarguably be the best player they’d have to offer. But despite their shortcomings, the Tigers aren’t looking to cash in on Skubal’s dominant first half. Detroit has no intentions of trading Skubal, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He even […]

Detroit Tigers All-Star ace Tarik Skubal continued to dominate on the mound with yet another sensational, Cy Young-caliber performance on Friday night. Despite the Tigers losing 4-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a late Dodger rally, Skubal threw six innings of two-run ball while striking out eight. When Skubal exited, he was in line […]

Tarik Skubal is enjoying a breakout season for the Detroit Tigers, pitching himself into Cy Young award conversations. But there might actually be a chance that an opposing team could trade for him with a compelling enough package. The Baltimore Orioles seem to be such a suitor. The Orioles, still stocked with talent in their […]

Detroit left fielder Riley Greene has been one of the breakout stars of the 2024 MLB season, as he and Tarik Skubal both earned spots in the All-Star Game for the Tigers. With 17 home runs, however, it’s only natural that fans might speculate about Greene playing in the Home Run Derby as well. Tigers beat […]