{
  "id": 88467,
  "title": "Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal Make MLB History as Dodgers Teammates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/shohei-ohtani-tarik-skubal-make-mlb-history-as-dodgers-teammates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T14:39:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/shohei-ohtani-tarik-skubal-make-mlb-history-as-dodgers-teammates-12275850"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers have achieved a remarkable feat in Major League Baseball as they have signed both Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal, making them the first team to have both an MVP winner each of the past two seasons on the same roster. ESPN's Jeff Passan revealed on August 1 that the Dodgers acquired Skubal in a trade for outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan, and right-hander Brady Smith. This unprecedented move sets a new standard in baseball history.\n\nOhtani's versatility and Skubal's pitching prowess promise to bolster the Dodgers' roster, which had already led MLB in All-Stars. Despite Skubal's injury concerns, including surgery for loose bodies in his elbow in May, he has shown a strong recovery and returned to compete with a 7-5 record, 2.79 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP, along with 116 strikeouts this season. The Dodgers will welcome Skubal to the team as he prepares to make his debut start against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, August 4.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers won the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes in their quest to become the third MLB team to three-peat.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal make Dodgers history as teammates.",
    "Both MVP winners from past two seasons join same MLB roster.",
    "Dodgers acquire Skubal in trade for Hope, Ryan, and Smith."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dodgers' signing of both Ohtani and Skubal, two reigning MVP winners, reshapes the team's roster and raises expectations, solidifying their status as a dominant force in Major League Baseball.",
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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."
}