Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal; Stephen A. Smith raises concerns

The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded for pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, strengthening their roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young award winner, joins an already loaded lineup featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell. Stephen A. Smith expressed concerns that this move reinforces a competitive imbalance in baseball, suggesting it could lead to more empty seats in stadiums. He argues that such dominance could push owners towards implementing a salary cap. Skubal is expected to make his Dodgers debut against the Chicago Cubs this week.

• 8:57 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith claims MLB fans will suffer because of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal trade