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US vs. Britain in WBC Showdown: Skubal to Start as USA Pursues Early Advantage
world4 hours ago

US vs. Britain in WBC Showdown: Skubal to Start as USA Pursues Early Advantage

Team USA faces Great Britain in a World Baseball Classic pool game tonight at Daikin Park in Houston, with Tarik Skubal starting for the Americans but limited to about 55 pitches. USA is favored after defeating Brazil, while Britain’s lineup is considered overmatched. USA’s lineup features Bobby Witt Jr., Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman, Cal Raleigh, Gunnar Henderson, Roman Anthony, and Pete Crow-Armstrong; Britain counters with Nate Eaton, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Harry Ford, BJ Murray, Kristian Robinson, Ivan Johnson, Justin Wylie, Trayce Thompson, and Ian Lewis Jr. The pitching duel pairs Skubal against Tyler Viza, and the game will be broadcast on FOX with MLB Audio and SXM.

via Bleacher Nation|
#great-britain#lineups#tarik-skubal
Tigers Pass on Long-Term Extension as Skubal Weighs Free Agency Next Winter
sports7 hours ago

Tigers Pass on Long-Term Extension as Skubal Weighs Free Agency Next Winter

Detroit did not pursue a long-term extension for Tarik Skubal this offseason, with no talks on a 2026 salary or even a one-year deal after he filed for $32 million in arbitration. Skubal later won his arbitration case with a $32 million award, underscoring his high market value and increasing the likelihood he’ll test free agency next winter. Boras clients famously slow-play extensions, and the Tigers’ stance suggests they aren’t prepared to pay a premium to keep him. If healthy, Skubal is expected to command a record FA deal, likely leaving Detroit after 2026 as the team pivots toward a rotation that may eventually include Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize, and Justin Verlander as they pursue a World Series.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arbitration#detroit-tigers#extension-talks
Skubal’s $32M arbitration win reshapes Tigers’ rotation and pay
sports29 days ago

Skubal’s $32M arbitration win reshapes Tigers’ rotation and pay

Tarik Skubal won the largest arbitration award in MLB history, earning $32 million for 2026 after back-to-back Cy Young–caliber seasons, placing him in a record-setting stride for arb bids. Detroit still gets a formidable one-two in Skubal and Framber Valdez (three-year, $115 million) as they push toward a payroll near or over $200 million and toward the luxury tax. The ruling could influence future arb outcomes for elite pitchers and impact Skubal’s looming free-agent talks, with projections suggesting a multi-year deal around $400 million.

via The Detroit News|
#cy-young#detroit-tigers#framber-valdez
Valdez Signs with Tigers, Sparking a Busy Pitching Market
baseball29 days ago

Valdez Signs with Tigers, Sparking a Busy Pitching Market

Framber Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers to anchor the rotation alongside Tarik Skubal, a move that sharpens the free-agent market and keeps other top arms—like Zac Gallen and several others (Bassitt, Giolito, Verlander, Scherzer)—in play for teams such as the Orioles, Twins, and Pirates. Baltimore faces draft-pick penalties if they pursue Gallen, while budget constraints and tax implications shape how aggressively teams pursue high-end starters; the Yankees reportedly cooled on a Valdez pursuit after re-signing Cody Bellinger, and Minnesota’s front office changes signal broader retooling as the market moves forward.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#detroit-tigers#framber-valdez
Skubal's $32M arb win rewrites pitcher pay scale
sports1 month ago

Skubal's $32M arb win rewrites pitcher pay scale

Tarik Skubal won his arbitration hearing, earning a $32 million salary for his final arb year—the largest arbitration award for an arb-eligible player and a potential new benchmark for five-plus-year pitchers. Detroit had submitted $19 million, and the ruling comes on the heels of the Tigers’ earlier three-year, $115 million deal with Framber Valdez, lifting their payroll toward franchise highs and making a midseason trade unlikely. The decision could reshape how clubs value elite arb-eligible pitchers in the future.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arbitration#detroit-tigers#framber-valdez
Skubal arbitration decision looms as Tigers land Valdez while Padres sign Andujar and Red Sox add IKF
sports1 month ago

Skubal arbitration decision looms as Tigers land Valdez while Padres sign Andujar and Red Sox add IKF

Tarik Skubal’s arbitration ruling is imminent and could set his 2026 salary at either $19M or $32M, shaping the Tigers’ payroll and future moves. Detroit then agreed to a three-year deal with Framber Valdez, fortifying the rotation. Meanwhile, the Padres signed Miguel Andujar for depth and left-handed-hitting versatility, and the Red Sox added Isiah Kiner-Falefa to shore up their infield defense as teams map their 2026 plans.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arbitration#detroit-tigers#framber-valdez
Tigers land Framber Valdez on 3-year, $115M contract
sports1 month ago

Tigers land Framber Valdez on 3-year, $115M contract

Detroit signed Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal with a $20 million signing bonus, an opt-out after year two, and some deferred money, reuniting him with manager A.J. Hinch to form a formidable 1-2 at the top of Detroit’s rotation behind Tarik Skubal; the move signals a win-now approach and could influence Skubal’s arbitration outcome and future trade discussions.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#detroit-tigers#framber-valdez#opt-out
Preseason shuffles: top MLB stars on the trading block ahead of Opening Day
sports1 month ago

Preseason shuffles: top MLB stars on the trading block ahead of Opening Day

With Opening Day near, teams are listening on big-name players who aren’t actively shopping, including Tarik Skubal amid a large arbitration gap, Ketel Marte’s uncertain status, and stars such as Jarren Duran, CJ Abrams, and Sandy Alcantara who could be moved for a substantial return. Contenders like the Red Sox, Yankees, Padres, Mariners, Giants and Orioles could emerge as suitors, and some clubs may wait for spring results or free agency to maximize value.

via The New York Times|
#cj-abrams#jarren-duran#ketel-marte
Skubal Trade Talks Fizzle with Mets, Yankees as Tigers March Toward Playoffs
sports1 month ago

Skubal Trade Talks Fizzle with Mets, Yankees as Tigers March Toward Playoffs

Mets and Yankees quickly concluded they had no path to landing Tarik Skubal after brief talks; the Tigers, signaling a playoff push by signing two closers and extending manager A.J. Hinch, remain open to dealing him only for a huge return. The Mets showed interest in Framber Valdez but prefer short-term deals, while Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto would be exceptions to that rule.

via New York Post|
#detroit-tigers#mlb#new-york-mets
Winter MLB Rumors: Bellinger Decision Looms, Dodgers Eye Peralta, Skubal Talks Return
mlb1 month ago

Winter MLB Rumors: Bellinger Decision Looms, Dodgers Eye Peralta, Skubal Talks Return

Bleacher Nation’s MLB rumor roundup notes Cody Bellinger weighing multiple offers (Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays) with a decision expected soon; the Dodgers are eyeing Freddy Peralta to bolster their rotation, and Tarik Skubal trade chatter has resurfaced as arbitration looms. The piece also touches on other potential moves and headlines, including links to Miguel Andujar, Matt Shaw, and various starting-pitching options across the league.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cody-bellinger#dodgers#freddy-peralta
Skubal Arbitration Showdown could redefine pitcher value in MLB
sports1 month ago

Skubal Arbitration Showdown could redefine pitcher value in MLB

Tarik Skubal’s upcoming arbitration hearing, pitting his $32 million ask against the Tigers’ $19 million filing, is framed as a test of MLB’s norms. His team argues the two rare CBA provisions for five-plus years of service and special accomplishments allow comparisons beyond his immediate class, potentially aligning pitcher salaries with top earners who negotiated larger free-agent deals. The case highlights tensions between precedent and star-power bargaining and could influence future arbitration outcomes and Skubal’s future value in free agency if he remains healthy.

via The New York Times|
#arbitration#detroit-tigers#mlb