With the Detroit Tigers receiving trade calls about Tarik Skubal, many Major League Baseball insiders believe it will take a lot of resources to get him out of Detroit. According to a new report though, Skubal may not fetch the biggest trade package ahead of the MLB trade deadline. USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale believes […]
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The Detroit Tigers took the second of this weekend’s three-game series against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-1 victory at Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon. Troy Melton bounced back from a leadoff home run to settle in for six innings of one-run ball while Dillon Dinlger led the way on offense with a 2-for-4 […]
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The New York Yankees may have a strong rotation anchored by Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodon, but acquiring Tarik Skubal takes the pitching staff from formidable to historic. To snap their World Series drought since 2009, the Yankees shouldn’t be thinking about giving up a few top prospects to land a name like […]
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Every MLB contender wants Tarik Skubal, but only some have packages that'd interest the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers were excited to see starting pitcher Tarik Skubal back on the mound Friday. Skubal looked sharp in a game against the Chicago White Sox, striking out eight over five-plus innings of work. At one point in the game, Skubal left the mound and began jawing with a player in the Chicago White […]
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Maybe it unfolded in an unnecessarily arduous fashion, but if you told Will Venable that a true bullpen game would limit the Tigers to four runs without any of the high-leverage arms getting involved, he'd probably take it.
"Joe Rock coming in and doing a nice job getting that out with the bases loaded [in the fourth], and then maybe a couple of the lefties that he faced we would have liked for him to handle and get out," Venable said. "But overall, our pitching staff did a good enough job t...
Troy Melton gave the Tigers six innings of one-hit ball on Saturday, leading them to a 4-1 victory and a series win over the Chicago White Sox. Dillon Dingler and Jake Rogers both had great games by their respective standards, and contributions from Kevin McGonigle, Spencer Torkelson, James Outman, and Tyler Holton were key in […]
Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: South Side SoxMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Last night was a little bit of a clunker. You wouldn’t know it from the one-run, 4-3 final score, but it did sting just a little more than usual, because it felt like those are the types of games this White Sox team has been improbably winning all season. But I suppose the operative word […]
The Detroit Tigers started the series against the Chicago White Sox on a winning note on Friday. Tarik Skubal started for the Tigers, and although he surrendered 3 ERs from his 5.2 innings, 8 batters still struck out. However, while Skubal is steadily getting back to his best, Friday’s highlight was not his stats, but […]
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The Detroit Tigers opened up their three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-3 win on Friday night. Tarik Skubal ran into some trouble in his second start after returning from the injured list, but the offense had just enough oomph and the bullpen served up 3 1/3 innings of one-hit ball […]
Even though this was a June game between two teams separated by over nine games in the standings, there was no lack of drama or fireworks in a gritty Detroit Tigers win over the Chicago White Sox. It felt like a division-rivalry showdown for the first time in a while — and the Tigers had […]
After a less-than-stellar trip to Houston, the Tigers home and had an off day to sit there and think about what they’ve done, mister. But, since the sport rolls on, the American Central-leading Chicago White Sox came to town (and yes, that looks weird to me too) for the opener of a three-game weekend series […]
DETROIT -- The audience here at Sox Machine probably wouldn't regard it as a shame , but Tarik Skubal's days in Detroit could be limited, right when his relationship with the White Sox seems to be getting interesting.
Ultimately a showdown between a guy who has won the AL ERA title twice and Brandon Eisert opening for Erick Fedde became a low-scoring game swung by a Kerry Carpenter two-run double off the latter. But the efforts to shield Fedde from the left-handed slugger ran into just as ma...
Detroit Tigers (30-44) vs. Chicago White Sox (38-34) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: South Side SoxMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal (3-3, 2.81 ERA) vs. RHP Erick Fedde (2-5, 4.50 ERA)
The road to winning a division in the MLB is never easy. After a tough series with the New York Yankees, the White Sox see themselves matched up with one of the best pitchers in baseball, Tarik Skubal. The game will carry some extra heat for Skubal, as he is making his first home start […]
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander will not come off the injured list like he was initially expected to. Instead, Verlander will remain on the IL due to a hamstring injury, and he is expected to miss “weeks” with the concern. It is a brutal blow for the 43-year-old without question. Verlander made an honest […]
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Justin Verlander was scheduled to come off the injured list to start on Sunday in Detroit, but instead, a new injury has popped up. He will stay on the IL after suffering a left hamstring strain while throwing a side session while the team was in Houston. In addition, Wenceel Pérez’s plyo band misadventure sends […]
June 19th: Cruz has now been officially recalled and Pérez is on the IL. The Tigers listed the Pérez injury as a left orbital fracture. His timeline is unclear. June 18th: The Tigers are going to recall infielder/outfielder Trei Cruz, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. He’ll be making his major league debut as soon […]
The Detroit Tigers are facing the same scene with Tarik Skubal that the Pittsburgh Pirates faced with Paul Skenes last year. Throughout 2025, the Pirates were rumored to give up on Skenes as the team went on to lose one after another. In 2026, the Tigers are currently ranked last in the AL Central with […]
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Detroit Tigers veteran starting pitcher Justin Verlander was initially expected to make his return from injury on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, but that no longer will happen. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Verlander has been scratched from the start due to a left hamstring strain. Tigers manager AJ Hinch […]
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As the market for Tarik Skubal figures to heat up with the Detroit Tigers falling further down the AL standings, the reigning AL West champs don't appear like they will be in the mix to acquire the left-handed ace.
As if the Detroit Tigers weren't feeling enough pressure to get back on track, Tarik Skubal has applied some more to the front office six weeks away from the trade deadline.
Just a few short months ago, the Mets, Red Sox and Tigers seemed like safe bets to reach the 2026 MLB postseason, while the Cardinals, Nationals and White Sox appeared destined to battle the Rockies for the worst record in baseball.