Aaron Judge's return, Tarik Skubal trade talk, and Ohtani's Cy Young pursuit arise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
As MLB teams resume play following the All-Star break tonight, key storylines emerge. Discussions center on when Aaron Judge may return to the New York Yankees and the potential for the Detroit Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal. Additionally, there's speculation about Shohei Ohtani's chances for the NL Cy Young Award. Other topics include a recent trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros, the Cincinnati Reds extending pitcher Chase Burns, and new restrictions on team iPad usage in the dugout.
- •Aaron Judge's return timeline remains uncertain for the Yankees.
- •Trade discussions around Tarik Skubal involve potential moves before the deadline.
- •Shohei Ohtani is considered a contender for the NL Cy Young Award.
- •The Brewers and Astros recently completed a trade that involved Lance McCullers.
- •MLB has implemented new iPad restrictions for dugout use.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — When will Aaron Judge return? Will the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? Can Shohei Ohtani win the Cy Young? Second-half storylines!
"On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan take a look at the main storylines of the second half of the season that fans should pay attention to, as well as the latest news before the season resumes.
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