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Tigers Set to Trade Skubal, Dodgers Lead Pursuit

7/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Detroit Tigers are expected to trade Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3 deadline.
Skubal posted a 2.79 ERA, .91 WHIP and recorded his 1,000th strikeout.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the chase as the Cubs, Brewers and Rays are suitors.
Detroit may also trade starter Casey Mize, who posted a 2.70 ERA and .99 WHIP.
The Mets plan to move Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta before the deadline.

History

Historical Context

The Red Sox’s Nov 28 2003 trade for ace Curt Schilling—sending Arizona outfielder Alex Cintron and a 2005 first-round pick—produced a 21-6 record that helped Boston break an 86-year World Series drought in 2004. Detroit’s 2024 acquisition of Tarik Skubal, posting a 2.79 ERA, mirrors that impact, showing how a single pitcher can reshape AL playoff odds.

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Story summary

The Detroit Tigers are expected to trade Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3 deadline.
Skubal posted a 2.79 ERA, .91 WHIP and recorded his 1,000th strikeout.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the chase as the Cubs, Brewers and Rays are suitors.
Detroit may also trade starter Casey Mize, who posted a 2.70 ERA and .99 WHIP.
The Mets plan to move Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta before the deadline.

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