Tigers lose to Orioles, weigh trading Tarik Skubal before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Detroit Tigers suffered a 10-9 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in 12 innings on July 29, after blowing a 7-0 lead entering the seventh inning. The defeat raised questions about the future of pitcher Tarik Skubal, who may be traded before the August 3 deadline. Skubal, who recorded his 1,000th strikeout during the game, faces uncertainty amid the Tigers' disappointing 51-58 record, positioning them far from playoff contention. Manager A.J. Hinch avoided discussing speculation regarding Skubal's potential departure, while the front office appears ready to explore trade options.
- •Tigers led 7-0 before Orioles staged comeback
- •Skubal records 1,000th strikeout in loss
- •Detroit's record drops to 51-58 this season
- •Trade deadline is August 3, putting pressure on management
- •Skubal likely faces uncertain future with Tigers
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers must trade Tarik Skubal after gut-punch loss. They have no choice | Opinion
"The way the Detroit Tigers' front office views it, if they can lose with Tarik Skubal, they can certainly lose without him.
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