{
  "id": 2269887,
  "title": "Tarik Skubal is returning to Detroit ... to pitch against the Tigers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/tarik-skubal-is-returning-to-detroit-to-pitch-against-the-tigers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T01:15:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tarik-skubal-returning-detroit-pitch-011519561.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Detroit — Former Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will take the mound in Detroit during the upcoming three-game series against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Comerica Park. Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner, is set to pitch for the Dodgers on Saturday, Aug. 29, which would be his first start against the Tigers since being dealt away in early August. Skubal, who made his last start for the Tigers at Comerica Park on July 29, won the AL Cy Young Award in both 2024 and 2025. Prior to his trade, Skubal had a stellar 2026 season with the Tigers, compiling a 7-5 record and a 2.79 ERA in 16 starts. Since being traded to the Dodgers, Skubal has struggled, posting a 0-2 record with a 3.18 ERA in three starts. The Tigers acquired pitchers Brady Smith and River Ryan, along with outfielder Zyhir Hope, in the trade.",
  "summary": "Tarik Skubal was traded away from the Tigers to the Dodgers earlier this month, for a trip of prospects.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}