Tarik Skubal: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4

Why Giants must trade for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

It’s been a busy offseason in the Bay Area, as the San Francisco Giants have attempted to bolster their starting pitching to become a more well-rounded team.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 2

Tigers Need To Shift Focus From Tarik Skubal to Another Free Agent Pitcher

The Detroit Tigers have their hands full this offseason with free agency and even though their pitching ace Tarik Skubal is still under their control until 2026 he has stolen the headlines.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / LAFB Network / December 2

Dodgers Named Best Fit For Back-to-Back Cy Young Winner

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to nearly every premium arm on the market over the past decade, but few potential fits have generated as much intrigue as the possibility of prying Tarik Skubal from Detroit.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 2

Yankees Are Top Trade Partners For Three Star Pitchers

So you're saying there's a chance? ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan are out with their list of the top 25 Hot Stove trade targets. As you would expect, the New York Yankees make a few appearances.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 1

MLB Insider Links Tigers to All-Star Free Agent Infielder

A lot of the offseason chatter with the Detroit Tigers has surrounded the future of left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal. Will the Tigers keep him or trade him?

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 1

Where Does Tigers Star's Brutal Contract Rank Among Worst in Baseball?

There's been a lot of talk about the Detroit Tigers' payroll lately. Not only are they targeting Alex Bregman and other top free agents, but they also might be trying to extend Tarik Skubal this offseason before he hits the open market next winter.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 29

Cubs Notes: Skubal Signals Future, Helsley Signs With Orioles, Other Discouraging Updates

The Cubs have plenty to be thankful for this year. However, now is the time to look forward to 2026. With pitching the team's biggest priority and available options falling like flies, the Cubs will need to act fast or risk a similar situation to last season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 29

Tigers Star Tarik Skubal Possibly Dropped Big Hint About His Trade Status

Everybody everywhere in the baseball world is wondering what is going to happen with pitching ace Tarik Skubal this offseason. Even though Skubal doesn't hit free agency until after the 2026 season there is plenty of speculation as to whether or not the organization is going to partake in a blockbuster trade that would involve him.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 29

Cubs Need To Look Elsewhere As Tarik Skubal Seemingly Signals He's Off The Market

There is one starting pitcher that every organization would kill to have on its roster: pitching ace Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal is still under the team's control until the end of 2026, but trade speculation surrounding his exit has been nonstop since the offseason started.

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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 29

Hypothetical Trade For Tarik Skubal Would Be A Tough Sell For Cubs Fans

The best left-handed pitcher in the world right now is Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who has won two consecutive AL Cy Young Awards. Skubal is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 28

What Massive $210M Dylan Cease Contract Means For Tigers' Tarik Skubal Market

The Detroit Tigers go into the offseason with arguably the biggest question in baseball looming over them as it relates to their superstar repeat American League Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal.

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 28

Yankees Playing Waiting Game for Tigers Star

If the New York Yankees want to trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, general manager Brian Cashman will have to play the waiting game. That's according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, who wrote about the Worldwide Leader's polling of 16 MLB executives regarding Hot Stove storylines.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 28

Trade Negotiations Surrounding Tarik Skubal Should Be Nonexistent by Tigers

With the Major League Baseball offseason well underway, there is plenty of speculation circulating about free agents, where they will go, and for how much.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 27

How Will Tigers Handle Massive Tarik Skubal Dilemma This Offseason?

One of the big stories this offseason involves two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, who's heading into his final year of team control with the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 24

Yankees Rival Could Steal Tarik Skubal

Caveat Emptor. Let any and all buyers interested in Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal beware, including the New York Yankees. That's the message from Masslive.com's Sean McAdam, who took a hard look at the trade market for the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22

Tarik Skubal refused fan’s autograph request for good reason

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, fresh off winning his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award, turned 29 this week — and celebrated with a viral display of loyalty that delighted Motor City fans.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Why a Mets Trade for Tarik Skubal Doesn’t Make Sense

As of now, the New York Mets are the favorites to trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, if such a trade happens this offseason. The two-time defending

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 21

Red Sox Insider Reveals Dilemma With Possible Tarik Skubal Trade

The idea of acquiring the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner is tempting for a lot of teams, and the Boston Red Sox may be among the few with the means to make it happen.

Detroit Tigers News / FirstSportz / November 21

2x Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal Opens up About Trade Rumors Linking Him Away from Tigers

The 2025 season was another fantastic one for Tarik Skubal. The Detroit Tigers star dominated from the mound once again and picked up his 2nd straight Cy Young Award.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / November 21

Tigers' plan with Skubal could be a 'catastrophe' in this scenario

Tigers' potential plan with Tarik Skubal could be a 'catastrophe' in this scenario

While there is no guarantee that the Tigers will trade two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal this offseason (or any time for that matter), there is one way the loss of Skubal would be a "catastrophe" for the organization, according to one MLB agent.

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Detroit Tigers News / Burn City Sports / November 12

Kingman native Tarik Skubal wins second Cy Young Award

DETROIT — Kingman native and Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal continues to cement his legacy in the MLB. The left-hander won his second consecutive Cy Young Award after posting a 13-6 record with a league-leading 2.21 ERA, 241 strikeouts and a 0.89 WHIP.