Tigers surge in playoff race after trading ace Tarik Skubal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Detroit Tigers, having traded ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, have unexpectedly improved their playoff chances. After dealing Skubal on August 2, the Tigers completed a strong road trip, including a three-game sweep against the Athletics and series wins over the Giants and Mariners. They now sit at 58-60, just 3½ games behind the White Sox in the AL Central and 1½ games out of the wildcard race. Their upcoming schedule includes a series against the rival Cleveland Guardians.
- •Tigers record improved to 58-60 with 44 games remaining.
- •Skubal and Mize traded as the team shifted focus to the future.
- •Tigers have outscored opponents by 87 runs, the largest margin in the AL.
- •Upcoming series against division rivals Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — How Tigers got back into MLB playoff picture without Tarik Skubal
"The Detroit Tigers unloaded their two best pitchers at the trade deadline, but a funny thing happened: Their postseason chances actually improved.
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