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The Los Angeles Dodgers are in town for a weekend set with the Tigers, and the story will certainly revolve around Tarik Skubal’s return to Detroit. Rarely in franchise history has the organization had such a talented pitcher and it was a pleasure to watch the two-time Cy Young award winner’s career unfold. While Casey […]
On August 18, 2020, 23-year-old left-hander Tarik Skubal made his major league debut for a Detroit Tigers team that went on to miss the postseason for a sixth consecutive season. Over the next six years, Skubal helped Detroit reach the postseason over two consecutive seasons, with highlights being his performance in Game 5 of last […]
The Detroit Tigers open up the second half of their current six-game home stand on Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Things have been tough lately for the Olde English D, having lost 10 of its last 12, and it will not get any easier with one of Major League Baseball’s best teams rolling […]
Skubal returns to Detroit to kick off the weekend Source
For the first time since being traded, Tarik Skubal will go up against his former team as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Detroit Tigers this weekend.
The Detroit Tigers traded starting pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2026 MLB trade deadline. It was a huge trade to say the least, and Skubal — who will be a free agent after the season — has not ruled out a return to Detroit in the future. For now, the […] The post Here’s what Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal said about pitching vs. Tigers in Detroit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The career backup played 98 games in his MLB career.
The middle of August is the time when contenders set themselves apart from the hopeful teams and one of the most unpredictable of the races in baseball is the American League Central.The road to a division championship has gotten dramatically…
The Detroit Tigers are doing everything they can to avoid falling out of the postseason race. The Tigers initially found success after trading Tarik Skubal, but the team is now just 2-8 over its past 10 games. Riley Greene landed on the injured list with a hamstring injury on August 12, and the Tigers have […] The post Riley Greene injury update is crucial as Tigers hope to stay in postseason contention appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers, the team announced Wednesday. “The #Braves today claimed RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett,” the Braves announced on X, formerly Twitter. While the move itself won’t make or break Atlanta’s season, it […] The post Braves claim pitcher off waivers from Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In my mind, I had this game in the loss column even before first pitch. The Rays offense looked half asleep yesterday against a lesser pitcher, and today they would be facing Troy Melton, he of the 1.86 ERA. Those of you with good memories will recall that Melton had pitched a gem against the […]
The Braves announced that they have claimed right-hander Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Detroit designated him for assignment earlier this week when they signed Tyler Kinley, who had been released by Atlanta. Kinley’s release gave Atlanta an open 40-man spot, which Vanasco now fills. Vanasco, 27, started […]
The Braves announced on Wednesday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. The #Braves today claimed RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 26, 2026 Vanasco has appeared in five games this season for the […]
The right-hander had a 15.63 ERA in five appearances for the Tigers this season.
Detroit Tigers (62-70) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (78-54) Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Comerica Park SB Nation Site: DRaysBayMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Troy Melton (7-2, 1.60 ERA) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (5-11, 5.33 ERA)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed the riches of Tarik Skubal since he was traded from the team. They’ll have a matchup against his former team soon, and he’s supposed to start the first game of the series, according to Detroit news sportswriter Chris McCosky. “Tarik Skubal will make his return to Comerica Park with […] The post Tarik Skubal’s first start back in Detroit vs. Tigers lined up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Yankees’ bullpen deserves a lot of credit for exceeding expectations in 2026. There was plenty of eye-rolling in the offseason when it became clear that they were going with pretty much the same bunch that ended 2026, minus Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. Minimal offseason improvements were made. And yes, there were absolutely misses. […]
The Detroit Tigers snapped their six-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. Jackson Jobe was not incredibly sharp, but combined with the bullpen, the pitching staff stymied the visitors’ bats while a two-run homer from Max Clark helped power the good guys to the […]
The Rays had their chance to take control of this one in the fourth inning with the bases loaded and just one out. Jackson Jobe, the Tigers’ starter, was floundering having allowed three hits, a walk and a run in the first five batters. Nonetheless, the Rays were able to muster just the one run […]
A familiar Dolly Parton song created a quiet moment at Comerica Park on Tuesday as the Detroit Tigers prepared to face the Tampa Bay Rays. “Jolene” played during early batting practice, adding significance to the routine pregame soundtrack in light of Parton’s death. Parton passed away peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her […] The post Tigers pay tribute to Dolly Parton with ‘Jolene’ batting practice soundtrack appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit Tigers (61-70) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (78-53) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica Park SB Nation Site: DRaysBayMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jackson Jobe (1-1, 4.50 ERA) vs. LHP Ian Seymour (9-4, 4.17 ERA)
Outfielder James Outman has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A, according to multiple reports, including from Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The Tigers designated Outman for assignment over the weekend to clear a spot for lefty Andrew Sears. He only has two years of MLB service time and hasn’t been outrighted before, so […]
Mike Tirico has never called a Major League Baseball game. That’s his white whale, the ever-elusive event he’s never been able to check off the bucket list, despite calling everything else under the sun. And it probably won’t happen at NBC, not because the voice of Sunday Night Football isn’t capable, but because the network…
Tarik Skubal is earning a record-setting $32 million this year after he won the salary arbitration case against the Detroit Tigers. Once he becomes a free agent at the end of this season, Skubal will surely spark a bidding war in the offseason. Teams will not hesitate to splurge on the back-to-back Cy Young Award […] The post “He Ain’t Gonna Be Here”: MLB Analyst Drops Bold Prediction About Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers Future appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Framber Valdez made bizarre Tigers history Monday as Rays hitters swung 41 times without missing a single pitch in Detroit's 4-1 loss.