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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 […]

As the MLB All-Star break is approaching, the race for the American League Cy Young award is heating up. Two of the best pitchers in the league so far this year have been Orioles star Corbin Burnes and Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Skubal has been on an absolute tear since the back half of last […]

The Detroit Tigers approach the MLB trade deadline as obvious sellers. Having last made the postseason in 2014, the Tigers are in a familiar position this July. Selling certain players, particularly ones on expiring contracts, is the clear and easy option. Yet the organization’s future success will hinge as much on what they get in […]

June is off and running around Major League Baseball and the best pitchers in the game are still hurtling along at a breakneck pace. The 2024 season has been a particularly excellent one for pitching, as run scoring and OPS’s are down across the league and there’s been a refreshing mix of expected stars and […]

Today’s MLB slate is filled with intriguing matchups and a host of potential strikeout props that bettors and fans alike will be keen to watch. Among the standout games, the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the New York Mets promises to be a pitching duel with Tyler Glasnow facing Tylor Megill. Glasnow, with a 3.09 […]

Today’s MLB slate is packed with action, featuring a series of matchups that promise to deliver excitement which gives us some great MLB strikeout props to make money on.  Starting off, we have the Twins facing the Nationals at 1:05 pm, a game that pits J. Irvin against S. Woods Richardson, two pitchers looking to […]

Aces. Studs. Horses. We’re over a month into the Major League Baseball season and it’s time to check in on the power dynamic at the game’s most pivotal position–the starting pitcher. The game is filled with talented hurlers who are taking the ball every fifth day and shutting down the opposition and they’re all chasing […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge crushed his seventh home run of the season during the team’s 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Judge hit the home run off of Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, a pitcher who has been excellent in 2024. Video via MLB: All Rise! Aaron Judge goes yard in The […]

The Detroit Tigers are looking to build off their 2023 season. Detroit missed the playoffs but took a step forward, finishing with 78 wins which was good for second place in the American League Central. The Tigers are hoping to contend sooner rather than later, and starting pitcher Tarik Skubal will play a pivotal role […]

The Detroit Tigers are gearing up for the 2024 season as the franchise hopes to improve upon last year. One area the team believes will improve is the pitching rotation with Tarik Skubal leading the way. When asked about his teammate, Jack Flaherty is all in on the idea of Skubal taking home the Cy […]

The Detroit Tigers finished with a 78-84 record last season, good for second place in the beleaguered American League Central Division, and enough evidence for us to make our Detroit Tigers bold predictions. The Tigers’ 78 wins would have placed them last in the stacked American League East, heightening the team’s urgency for a better […]

What if I told you the Detroit Tigers don’t just have a potential ace in their rotation, but a pitcher who can realistically win the American League Cy Young award in 2024? And no, I’m not talking about veterans Kenta Maeda or Jack Flaherty, who were both added this offseason. Rather, Tarik Skubal features superstar […]

The Detroit Tigers finished six games below .500 last season and are doing their best to improve this offseason under President Scott Harris and GM Jeff Greenberg. The team acquired veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda from the rival Minnesota Twins this offseason in hopes of adding a veteran presence. It’s also been a challenging offseason as […]

With the All-Star break looming, fantasy baseball managers won’t have to worry about filling out their daily roster for a couple of days. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t gems to find on Week 16 waiver wires. The All-Star break gives both MLB franchises and fantasy baseball owners to truly analyze their team. For the […]

The Detroit Tigers welcomed Tarik Skubal back to the mound after almost a year of recovery from a flexor tendon injury in his left elbow. The 26-year-old has steadily improved over the years and, even after a long rehab, showed that he still throws gas. Against the Oakland Athletics in Comerica Park, Skubal allowed just […]

The Detroit Tigers technically remain in the AL Central race despite a mediocre season thus far. Talented pitcher Tarik Skubal made his long-awaited return Monday, submitting an excellent performance against the Oakland Athletics. The Tigers’ starter Skubal went four innings, striking out six and giving up zero earned runs on the day. Detroit still lost […]

The Detroit Tigers are under .500 on the season, but hoping to get key pieces back in time for a run at an AL Central title. Ace Eduardo Rodriguez is one of the them. Rodriguez has a 2.13 ERA and is a prime trade candidate if the Tigers decide to take advantage of his sky-high […]

The Detroit Tigers offloaded some key pieces at the 2022 MLB trade deadline, including star reliever Michael Fulmer. Among the Tigers players who survived the deadline and will remain in Detroit for the rest of the season is Tarik Skubal, but it may be a while until Tigers fans get to see him on the […]

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has been among those being mentioned quite a lot in discussions ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, and boy did he look as though he was really making teams go after him when he pitched for five scoreless innings Monday night against the Minnesota Twins. However, Skubal got […]