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Sonja Chen / MLB.com:
Dodgers deliver blockbuster, set to acquire Skubal from Tigers (source) — LOS ANGELES — The price tag was high. But for the back-to-back champion Dodgers, no cost is too steep with a three-peat bid in play. — The Dodgers are in agreement on a deal to acquire two-time AL Cy Young Award …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Tarik Skubal trade guarantees Dodgers another World Series crown — Let the screaming and angst begin. — The Los Angeles Dodgers are landing Tarik Skubal. — The rich get richer. — You knew it was going to happen. The Dodgers weren't going to let Skubal get away, and they certainly weren't about to face him.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to Dodgers: Trade details, what we know — Tarik Skubal, winner of the past two American League Cy Young Awards and one of the finest pitchers in the rich history of the Detroit Tigers, is being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a baseball official familiar …
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Chris McCosky / The Detroit News:
Tarik Skubal ‘excited to be a Dodger’ after deal for prospects — Sacramento, Calif. — Tarik Skubal walked from the dugout, across the field, to the Tigers' clubhouse in the third inning Saturday night. That's something he did on Friday night, too, just to move around and get out of the heat for a few innings.
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Detroit Free Press:
Tarik Skubal MLB trade deadline rumors: Latest news from around the league — Free Press staff reportsDetroit Free Press — Just like the temperatures in West Sacramento, California - where the Detroit Tigers were spending the final weekend before the MLB trade deadline hits at 6 p.m. Monday …
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Charles Curtis / USA Today:
Tarik Skubal trade grades: Who won Dodgers and Tigers deal? — It finally happened! Tarik Skubal — the biggest name on the market at the 2026 MLB trade deadline — has been dealt by the Detroit Tigers, who didn't give the pitcher the massive contract extension he was seeking.
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USA Today:
Tarik Skubal trade rumors: Latest updates, landing spots for Tigers' Cy Young ace
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Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
Casey Mize mired in ‘weird place’ with wait for MLB trade deadline
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Charlie Wright / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Luis Castillo — The White Sox and Mariners have agreed to a trade that will send right-hander Luis Castillo to Chicago in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith. Both teams have officially announced the trade …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Camilo Doval — 3:42pm: The deal is official. Both teams have announced the trade. Pittsburgh designated right-hander Hunter Stratton for assignment to clear a spot for Doval. — 1:23pm: The Yankees are acquiring catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz in the deal, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
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Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Phillies can't stop losing as bullpen woes worsen, and all eyes are on Dave Dombrowski — BALTIMORE — The Philadelphia Phillies procured a suite, just to the right of home plate at Camden Yards, for about 15 members of their front office this weekend. Dave Dombrowski summoned his assistants …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Why ‘confused’ Emilio Pagán didn't get save for scoreless 9th in 8-7 win … Wait, what?! — Emilio Pagán didn't get a save after powering through that scoreless ninth inning to preserve a one-run win Friday night? — “Not a save,” the Cincinnati Reds closer mused.
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Jesús Cano / The Athletic:
Braves first-round pick AJ Gracia undergoes season-ending surgery — ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves prospect AJ Gracia, the No. 9 pick in this year's MLB Draft, underwent labrum surgery Wednesday and will not make his professional debut this season, league sources said.
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New York Post:
Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal from Tigers in seismic blockbuster as Yankees fall short — In the outcome that the rest of the major leagues feared the most, the two-time defending champion Dodgers added to their starry stockpile Saturday night by agreeing to acquire Tarik Skubal from the Tigers.
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