Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers won the AL Cy Young Award for the second consecutive year, becoming the 23rd pitcher to win multiple times and the fifth AL pitcher to win back-to-back awards. Skubal is one of the few Tigers pitchers to earn this honor, with ballots submitted before postseason play. The award highlights his outstanding performance in the season.
Tarik Skubal is expected to win his second consecutive American League Cy Young Award, a feat not achieved by an AL pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 1999-2000, placing his two-year run among notable pitching achievements in MLB history.
The Detroit Tigers are in negotiations with pitcher Tarik Skubal, who is expected to seek a record-breaking contract potentially exceeding $400 million, as he enters his final arbitration year and is a top contender for a second consecutive Cy Young Award. The team has made a previous offer below $100 million, but Skubal's performance and market trends suggest he could command a historic deal, with options including a long-term extension or trade, though the team prefers to retain him.
The Detroit Tigers and pitcher Tarik Skubal are facing a historic negotiation gap, with Skubal's asking price potentially reaching $400 million after a standout season, while the team initially offered significantly less, highlighting the escalating costs in MLB contracts.
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch chose to pull ace pitcher Tarik Skubal after six dominant innings in Game 5 of the ALDS, a decision he justified as based on Skubal's physical and emotional state, despite his exceptional performance. The Mariners won in 15 innings, ending the Tigers' season, with Skubal's early exit raising questions about whether he could have pitched longer given his historic strikeout performance.
The Seattle Mariners aim to beat Tarik Skubal for the fourth time in their playoff series by exploiting his pitch tendencies, avoiding chasing pitches out of the zone, and forcing him into deeper counts, while capitalizing on his potential fatigue and weaker bullpen to secure a victory.
The Seattle Mariners, after a promising start, lost their lead in Game 4 of the ALDS and now face a tough Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers at home, where they will likely face star pitcher Tarik Skubal, making their path to the AL Championship Series more challenging due to his exceptional season performance and their recent offensive struggles.
Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts led the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, with the Tigers now one win away from advancing to the AL Division Series.
Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant performance with a career-high 14 strikeouts, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series, showcasing his resilience and leadership in a crucial playoff game.
The Detroit Tigers won Game 1 of their MLB playoff series against the Cleveland Guardians 2-1, with Tarik Skubal tying a franchise record with 14 strikeouts and Zach McKinstry scoring the winning run with a sacrifice bunt, putting the Tigers one win away from advancing.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal visited Cleveland's David Fry in the hospital after Fry was hit in the face by a 99 mph fastball during a game, suffering facial and nasal fractures but expected to recover fully. Skubal was upset and wanted to check on Fry, leading to a hospital visit with Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt and players, who reported Fry is in good spirits despite the injury.
Guardians' DH David Fry was hospitalized after being hit in the face by a 99-mph fastball from Tigers' Tarik Skubal during a game, in an inning marked by multiple errors and a comeback by the Guardians, who ultimately won 5-2 and are now in control of the AL Central division.
The article provides updates on the Seattle Mariners and other baseball news, highlighting player performances and roster changes, including Jorge Polanco, Tarik Skubal, and Jose Altuve, with a focus on recent games and prospects' plans.
The Detroit Tigers suffered an 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, losing key starters Tarik Skubal and Javier Báez to injuries during the game, raising concerns about their health and impact on the team's postseason prospects.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal was removed from a game due to left side tightness and is undergoing evaluation, with potential implications for the team's postseason rotation as he is a key pitcher with a strong recent performance record. The severity of his injury will influence the Tigers' pitching plans for the final weeks of the regular season and the playoffs.