Tarik Skubal urges Tigers to improve before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:35 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Tarik Skubal emphasized the need for the Detroit Tigers to enhance their performance as the trade deadline approaches. He stated, "Play better baseball or else," highlighting the urgency as the Tigers fall out of race for contention. The team has struggled recently, which could impact their strategy as the deadline nears. Without improvements, the Tigers may face difficult decisions regarding their roster.
- •Tarik Skubal calls for the Tigers to play better baseball.
- •The team is falling further out of contention as the deadline approaches.
- •The trade deadline is a critical moment for potential roster changes.
- 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal says time is running out on Tigers as trade deadline approaches: ‘We need to play better baseball or else’
- 4:22 AMESPN — Skubal: Tigers must rise before deadline 'or else'...
"Tarik Skubal has made it clear as the Tigers continue to fall further out of contention as the clock ticks down to the trade deadline: "Play better baseball or else."
"Skubal could be a player on the move this summer if the Tigers don't improve on their 30-44 record.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:48 PMTarik Skubal says time is running out on Tigers as trade deadline approaches: ‘We need to play better baseball or else’
Skubal could be a player on the move this summer if the Tigers don't improve on their 30-44 record.
- ESPNJun 19, 2026, 4:22 AMSkubal: Tigers must rise before deadline 'or else'...
Tarik Skubal has made it clear as the Tigers continue to fall further out of contention as the clock ticks down to the trade deadline: "Play better baseball or else."
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