Despite being outscored 20-10 over the last three nights, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a chance to win each game of their inter-league series against the fearless Boston Red Sox. Chad Tracy’s ballclub did what it has been doing for much of its magical summer, though: punched back and then landed a couple of devastating […]
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The Boston Red Sox made incredible history on the road after stunning the back-to-back reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night. Boston has experienced some serious ups and downs throughout the course of the season so far. They had one of the worst records in the league as they were at […]
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The Milwaukee Brewers, just like the other 28 teams, lost the Tarik Skubal MLB trade deadline sweepstakes. The winner of which was none other than the team that arguably needed such a trade the least — the reigning two-time World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers. But it is what it is for the rest of [...]
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley break down the Dodgers’ trade for Tarik Skubal from multiple angles: the Tigers’ return, expectations for Skubal and the Dodgers, why other teams let the trade happen, and the significance for the sport. Then they discuss a smattering of other moves (including deals for Freddy Peralta and Luis Castillo) before […]
After months of rumors, the Tigers finally dealt Tarik Skubal yesterday, sending the two-time Cy Young Award to the Dodgers for a three-player package (River Ryan and prospects Zyhir Hope and Brady Smith). While moving Skubal reflects the reality of the Tigers’ disappointing 54-58 record, it appears as though the club isn’t ready to become […]
What’s the opposite of “when it rains, it pours”? When the sky is clear, it gets even clearer? I don’t think that really makes sense, because a well-timed cloud is always a nice treat. When humidity dissipates, it dissipates to an even greater degree? That makes some sense, because who likes humidity? I don’t know […]
The Tigers reportedly insisted on receiving Brewers starter Logan Henderson in a potential Tarik Skubal deal before Milwaukee refused and Detroit pivoted to the Dodgers.
The hottest team in baseball stays sizzling, as the Boston Red Sox crushed four home runs against the Dodgers on Sunday, winning 8-4 and completing the sweep. It was another rough first inning for Emmet Sheehan, as he allowed a leadoff walk to Nick Sogard to begin the game. After getting Ceddanne Rafeala to ground […]
The last time the Los Angeles Dodgers missed the playoffs was in 2012. Since then, they have been infamously considered the standard for aggressive roster building. And their blockbuster trade involving Tarik Skubal has widened the gap between LA and the rest of the MLB clubs. While the majority of the baseball community vents frustration […]
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Because the Los Angeles Dodgers are loaded with talent, are the two-time defending World Series champions and have led the MLB standings for most of the summer, it is easy to call Tarik Skubal the cherry on top of this magnificent sundae. Making such a claim threatens to undersell his importance, however. The 29-year-old left-handed […]
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Nobody outside of Los Angeles was thrilled to learn that the Los Angeles Dodgers added another star this weekend, trading for superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal.
LOS ANGELES — Dalton Rushing was a late scratch from Sunday evening’s game against the Boston Red Sox, as the Dodgers catcher is dealing with minor arm irritation. He was replaced by Eliezer Alfonzo, who batted ninth in the final game of the homestand. Manager Dave Roberts said Rushing felt irritation in the elbow area […]
The Dodgers made their latest enormous splash when they acquired two-time reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Tigers late Saturday. Skubal will bolster an already stacked team that has won two straight World Series and is on the fast track to its fifth consecutive NL West crown. With Skubal in tow, […]
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are very confident in the roster the had in trying to win a third consecutive championship, something not seen in the sport since 2000. But it’s not often a reigning two-time Cy Young Award winner becomes available, and they were happy to pounce on getting Tarik Skubal from the Detroit […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers got their man, and he was the one player they were ready to aggressively target before Monday's trade deadline.
Tarik Skubal thanked Detroit, Tigers fans, teammates and coaches in an emotional Instagram message after his trade to the Dodgers.
Emmet Sheehan faces Jake Bennet as the Dodgers wrap things up against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. SUNDAY GAME INFO
Tarik Skubal will be keeping the No. 29 in Los Angeles.
On Saturday evening, the rich got richer when the Los Angeles Dodgers went out and pried Tarik Skubal away from the Detroit Tigers in a blockbuster trade. The move gives Los Angeles arguably the best pitcher in the game today, as well as one of the most lethal pitching rotations in MLB history. Now, more […]
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Happy Sunday, Red Sox nation. Can you believe we get to watch Red Sox baseball? They’re the hottest team in baseball right now and going for a sweep of the villains of the league, the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s Jake Bennett vs Emmett Sheehan, in what will hopefully be a great showcase of what the […]
A lot of attention will be paid on Monday to the Major League Baseball trade deadline, with comes at 3 p.m. PT. But the Dodgers also have a game on Monday, opening a road trip against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. It’s a battle of southpaws in the opener, with Justin Wrobleski going for […]
Two of baseball’s most storied franchises close out an exciting interleague series on Sunday night as the Boston Red Sox visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup featuring playoff contenders from both leagues. How to Watch Red Sox vs…
LOS ANGELES — New Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal will be his Dodgers debut on Tuesday at Wrigley Field in the middle game of a road series against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers on Sunday finalized their trade for Skubal, winner of the last two American League Cy Young Awards with the Detroit Tigers. Pitcher River […]
Sometimes baseball teams need to move on from players and continue approaching the day-to-day challenges of the lengthy regular season.
Dodgers Shell Out for Skubal