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Skubal's 1,000th strikeout in loss, trade looms

7/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tarik Skubal started on July 29, 2026, earned two ovations after his 1,000th strikeout and threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits, one walk and six strikeouts.
Baltimore won 10–9 in 12 innings after the bullpen allowed five runs, dropping Detroit to 51–58 and four games out of the AL wild-card.
On a $32 million salary and pending free agency, Skubal is likely to be traded, manager A.J. Hinch said.

History

Historical Context

After the 1994-95 players’ strike ended with a 1995 labor settlement, MLB kept salary arbitration and average salaries were about $1.2 million. The Tigers now carry 31-year-old pitcher Tarik Skubal on a $32 million deal, while manager A.J. Hinch hints at trading him as Baltimore pursues the AL wild-card in the upcoming season.

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Story summary

Tarik Skubal started on July 29, 2026, earned two ovations after his 1,000th strikeout and threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits, one walk and six strikeouts.
Baltimore won 10–9 in 12 innings after the bullpen allowed five runs, dropping Detroit to 51–58 and four games out of the AL wild-card.
On a $32 million salary and pending free agency, Skubal is likely to be traded, manager A.J. Hinch said.

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