Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won’t alter his demeanor for the biggest start of his career
2 months, 1 week ago

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won’t alter his demeanor for the biggest start of his career

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Eight years ago, Tarik Skubal was a college pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, and his eyes were fixed on Progressive Field. — Laura Skubal October 7, 2024 Friday before the Tigers’ workout in Cleveland, Skubal sat in the lower-level interview room and tilted his head. “He’s built for the moment,” first baseman Spencer Torkelson said. “All the confidence in the world in him.” “We got Skubal on the mound,” outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy said, “so I like our chances.” Even the opposing team does not deny exactly what they will be up against: “He’s just got it all,” Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges said. “It’s why you play the game,” Skubal said, “for moments like this and stages like this.”

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Tigers’ Tarik Skubal caps dominant season with unanimous American League Cy Young Award
1 month ago

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal caps dominant season with unanimous American League Cy Young Award

New York Times  

What felt like a foregone conclusion became official Wednesday: Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is the unanimous 2024 American League Cy Young Award winner. “To be able to celebrate a Cy Young Award and me turning 28 — I know age isn’t necessarily a good thing in this game, but this is a special night, no doubt.” For 31 starts …

Tarik Skubal is on the cusp of a Cy Young. His teammates know exactly how he got here
1 month ago

Tarik Skubal is on the cusp of a Cy Young. His teammates know exactly how he got here

New York Times  

DETROIT — Back in 2018, Will Vest watched from the bullpen as a long-limbed, ninth-round draft pick entered the game. “And I was like, ‘Dude, this guy can pitch.’” Skubal threw 3 1/3 hitless innings that day, the kind of outing you can now retrofit to suit his legend. “You almost become a fan watching it.” Back home, Tarik Skubal’s …

Tarik Skubal: How the pitcher is trying to carry the Detroit Tigers to the World Series
54 years, 11 months ago

Tarik Skubal: How the pitcher is trying to carry the Detroit Tigers to the World Series

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The Detroit Tigers are the best underdog story in Major League Baseball’s postseason. Tarik Skubal has emerged this year as the best pitcher in the world, winning the pitching triple crown by posting the most wins, the most strikeouts, and the lowest earned-run average in the American League. Skubal is the Tigers’ best player, and right now, he means more …

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Tigers stun Guardians bullpen, Yankees fall
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Tigers stun Guardians bullpen, Yankees fall

New York Times  

If you are a fan of sweeps, you’re out of luck. On Monday, the Detroit Tigers used one of their patented late game-changing swings to stun the elite bullpen of the Cleveland Guardians, while the Kansas City Royals pounced on New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodón, who faltered mid-game. But first, we go around the horn… Kerry Carpenter vaulted himself …

Tarik Skubal dominates, Tigers hang on for Game 1 win over Astros: Takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tarik Skubal dominates, Tigers hang on for Game 1 win over Astros: Takeaways

New York Times  

Tarik Skubal shoved, Framber Valdez struggled, and the Tigers offense did just enough to scratch out a 3-1 win in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. –Cody Stavenhagen Tarik Skubal pounded the zone and dominated once again On the day Skubal was named the Tigers’ Opening Day starter this spring, he didn’t fully entertain the honor. The Astros made …

Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal’s journey from operating table uncertainty to All-Star ferocity
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal’s journey from operating table uncertainty to All-Star ferocity

New York Times  

DETROIT — Two years ago, on Aug. 17, Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal woke up on a cold operating table. “I didn’t just rehab my flexor and come back,” Skubal said. “When you’re hurt and you don’t understand why things went wrong, you look for guidance,” Skubal said. “I don’t really know what to credit that to besides just falling …

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