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Major League Baseball isn't messing around with Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers.
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The Detroit Tigers need to act quickly if they're going to contend after losing Tarik Skubal to injury.
Zach Pressnell|
Here's a look at the current American League Cy Young Award race after news broke that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal needs elbow surgery.
Justin Binkowski|
The trade deadline is months away. However, these two teams look like they've already entered the sellers' market.
Curt Bishop|
These are intriguing names to be available at little to no cost for someone at this point in the season.
Jackson Roberts|
The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies surprised the baseball world by making sweeping changes.
Patrick McAvoy|
The Athletics added Jonah Heim on Monday as the trend of early deals continued.
Patrick McAvoy|
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is dealing with an injury that has massive league-wide implications on the playoff picture and trade market.
Justin Binkowski|
The New York Yankees and Athletics sluggers are lapping the field right now.
Patrick McAvoy|

Schedules

The Phillies are expected to move on from a bad contract this winter.

History

The Mariners made a key trade at the deadline got a lot out of their acquisition. Letting him walk in free agency would be a mistake.

Minors

Austin Hays is off the board. Here’s where the MLB outfield market stands after the White Sox land the veteran slugger.

Fantasy

A later trade deadline could reshape the market, affecting buyer and seller strategies and altering how teams approach midseason moves.

Podcasts

Right-handed pitcher Cade Horton has a 1.24 ERA in 29 innings with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this season. Fastball On SI columnist Jack Ankony shared his thoughts on the move in Friday's episode of The Payoff Pitch podcast.

Injuries

The Braves could use this veteran right-hander.

Betting

If the Phillies lose him, here are two teams that should be all in on him.

More MLB

Hinch will serve a one-game suspension, while Valdez is set to miss six games.
Karl Rasmussen|
Russell Wilson has drawn interest from the Jets but is also considering a career in television if he opts against returning for another season in the NFL.
Karl Rasmussen|
A rough start to the season gets worse for Houston.
Kyle Koster|
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has kept Ohtani out of the lineup in three of his last four starts.
Tom Verducci|
The San Franciso exec’s fingerprints are all over the team's brutal start to the 2026 season.
Ryan Phillips|
Chicago's home winning streak runs to 13 games after another walkoff victory.
Kyle Koster|
Hinch had a telling reaction to Valdez plunking Story, which led to the benches clearing and the pitcher's ultimate ejection from the game vs. the Red Sox.
Tim Capurso|
The Tigers and Red Sox benches cleared in the heated moment.
Madison Williams|