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Tarik Skubal, traded from the Tigers to the Dodgers, will face his former team at Comerica Park and says the emotional challenge of returning is real, but he plans to keep the game normal. He revealed a personal
Tarik Skubal has leaned into a strict daily routine with the Dodgers after being traded from Detroit, absorbing guidance from teammates and peers while staying focused on the present and his daily work; as he navigates a contending rotation and a looming free-agent future, he heads back to Comerica Park to face his old club.
Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit for the first time since being traded, triggering an emotional reception from Tigers fans and manager A.J. Hinch as he faces his old club and reflects on the trade that reshaped both teams.
Chris Sale continued his elite form for Atlanta with a seventh straight quality start, keeping his NL Cy Young bid alive; Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit to face his former club after an impressive Dodgers stint; Hillsborough County moves toward funding a Rays stadium with a mix of city money and heavy private backing; Twins promote top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins for his major league debut, pairing him with Kaelen Culpepper as Minnesota looks to the future.
Tarik Skubal settled after a rocky first inning to go seven innings with 11 strikeouts, Kyle Tucker snapped an 0-for-26 home skid with a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth, and Alek Thomas added an RBI hit in his Dodgers debut as Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 to extend its win streak to five.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven innings for his first Dodgers win, fanning 11 over 106 pitches to erase an early 3-0 deficit, while Kyle Tucker delivered the go-ahead single in the fifth as the bullpen closed out a 4-3 win to stretch the Dodgers’ win streak to five.
In Los Angeles, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Dodgers 6-2 to take the four-game series 3-1 and the season series 4-3. Tarik Skubal pitched six innings, allowing one earned run on seven hits, but Milwaukee’s Logan Henderson matched him, limiting Los Angeles to three hits. Max Muncy hit a tying homer, Jake Bauers delivered the go-ahead RBI single, and Milwaukee added insurance runs late. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented a lack of consistent offense and clean defense as LA’s slide continued (11 losses in 16 games). The club also placed Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day IL with forearm inflammation, while Stewart is expected to rejoin on the road trip to Colorado.
The Brewers kept Logan Henderson instead of trading for Tarik Skubal at the deadline and then beat Skubal at Dodger Stadium, vindicating their decision and shaping the week’s narrative in Milwaukee’s favor.
Freddie Freeman says Tarik Skubal’s emotions after being traded to the Dodgers are natural, and Dodger Stadium’s energy should help him settle in as he prepares for his first home start; Skubal, excited to connect with Dodgers fans, remains focused on contributing to a World Series run, despite tears leaving Detroit and a camp denial that he intends to test free agency amid reports of a Tigers offer.
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman defended Tarik Skubal after the pitcher said he would love to return to Detroit, noting that emotions run high after a trade and long ties to an organization. Skubal, acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline for three top prospects, voiced his affection for Detroit and hinted negotiations could resume after the season, while Freeman stressed that such feelings are natural but doesn’t reflect a lack of commitment to his current team, with Skubal under Dodgers control only through the remainder of this season.
Tarik Skubal, traded from Detroit to the Dodgers, said on a podcast that he’d love to spend his career in Detroit and hopes contract talks resume after the season; the move gave Los Angeles strong World Series odds but they’ve since suffered a seven-game skid. Skubal, set to become a free agent, is likely to be pursued by the Tigers if negotiations resume, with agent Scott Boras pushing for a big deal. The piece also notes ongoing labor talks over a potential salary cap that could trigger a lockout and delay the 2027 season.
Tarik Skubal, traded from Detroit to the Dodgers on Aug. 1, said on the Pardon My Take podcast that he’d love to finish his career in Detroit and that talks could resume after the playoffs; a Tigers reunion isn’t guaranteed given his high 2027 free-agent value and interest from big-market teams, though there is precedent for teams re-signing traded players. Skubal also emotional about leaving Detroit and he allowed two earned runs in six innings in his Dodgers debut loss on Aug. 4.
Los Angeles won the Tarik Skubal deadline sweepstakes with a multi‑prospect package (Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, Brady Smith) that balanced Detroit’s demand for pitching depth and value, as several other teams–including the Brewers, Braves, Yankees, Cubs and Rays–couldn’t match. Detroit aimed to balance its core with more pitching prospects while staying competitive, and Skubal’s addition bolsters the Dodgers’ postseason chances and repeat bid, aided by the team’s depth and resources. The trade landscape also highlighted different strategies and risk tolerances across clubs.
Milwaukee reportedly offered a competitive three-prospect package (led by top-100 prospect Luis Peña and another strong hitting prospect, plus a pitcher such as Brandon Sproat or Shane Drohan) to land Tarik Skubal from Detroit before the trade deadline, but the Tigers accepted the Dodgers’ deal of Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith. Milwaukee’s bid — with MLB-ready arms and a premier infield prospect — could’ve swung the deal if negotiations extended closer to deadline, leaving Skubal in Los Angeles as the Dodgers push for a third straight World Series title.
MLB.com reports Milwaukee’s initial three-prospect package for Tarik Skubal included infielder Luis Peña as one of the hitters; the Tigers reportedly preferred other pieces (possibly Zyhir Hope or River Ryan), and the trade did not happen.