Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit brought a sense of closure. With that behind him, he's focused on the stretch run and everything that comes afterward. Coming off an emotional start against his former team,

A month after being traded, it's clear that the Detroit Tigers are still on Tarik Skubal's mind.

Tarik Skubal yielded two runs and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings Thursday in a no-decision against the Cardinals.

Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.

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There were scattered boos for Skubal before he worked six excellent innings

Tarik Skubal and Clayton Kershaw differ significantly in one key regard, Freddie Freeman said.

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers welcomed back former star pitcher Tarik Skubal Friday night for the first time since he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2026 trade deadline. Skubal made the start for Los Angeles to begin a three-game series in Detroit,

"I said I wasn't gonna be emotional, but I've come to figure out I don't really know myself that well," Skubal laughed.

An espresso machine that was beloved in Detroit's clubhouse made the trek with Skubal to Los Angeles.