Tarik Skubal reveals tears shed at Dodgers trade his wife might not appreciate

Nypost · Aug 07, 2026 · 292 words · By Valentina Martinez

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What to know about Tarik Skubal reveals tears shed at Dodgers trade his wife might not appreciate

Tarik Skubal cried when he found out he was being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers — and it wasn’t tears of joy.

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What happened

Tarik Skubal cried when he found out he was being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers — and it wasn’t tears of joy.

Why it matters

Skubal discussed the emotional departure from the Detroit Tigers on the Pardon My Take podcast.

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“A lot of those guys are my best friends, and it’s a bunch of men and I’m crying,” Skubal said.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the two-time Cy Young winner”

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Multiple independent cross-references from NYPost and Flipboard, as well as a web search result, explicitly state that Tarik Skubal is a two-time Cy Young winner.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Ti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Brooks Verlander ( VUR-land-ər; born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Hou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Verlander

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cy Young Award, officially the Cy Young Memorial Award, is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB), one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cy_Young_Award

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Claim 2: “On Aug. 1, the Tigers traded Skubal to the back-to-back World Series champions in exchange for three prospects, outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.”

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The provided evidence confirms the trade occurred, but the specific date (August 1) and the specific players traded in return (Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith) are not mentioned in the provided search results or Wikipedia snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 122nd season and the 23rd at Comerica Park. This was the Tigers' second season under manager A. J. Hinch. Opening Day was held on April 8 and they hosted …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Detroit_Tigers_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Detroit Tigers system.
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Claim 3: “The 29-year-old is only a rental for the Dodgers this season as he is set to hit free agency at the conclusion of the 2026 season.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Wikipedia entries for a gamer and a footballer, which are irrelevant to Tarik Skubal. No evidence was provided regarding his age or free agency status.

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web search NEUTRAL — This is my official channel where you'll find Tarik reacts, reviews, VCT highlights and valorant gameplay with the top esports players. ...more
https://www.youtube.com/@tarik

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web search NEUTRAL — Tarık Çelik (born February 18, 1996), also known mononymously as Tarik, is an American Twitch streamer. He is a former professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Valorant player.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_(gamer)

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web search NEUTRAL — Tarik Muharemović (pronounced [tâːrik muxâːremoʋitɕ]; born 28 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Leeds United. Born in Slovenia, he plays fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Muharemović

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Claim 4: “Skubal spent the first six seasons of his MLB career with Detroit and was in the middle of his seventh year with the organization when he was traded to the Dodgers.”

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While evidence confirms he was traded from the Tigers to the Dodgers, none of the provided sources specify that he was in his seventh year with the organization or that he spent exactly six seasons there prior.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 124th season and its 25th at Comerica Park. This was the Tigers' fourth season under manager A. J. Hinch. The team opened their season on the road on Marc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Detroit_Tigers_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Detroit Tigers system.
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Claim 5: “Tarik Skubal cried when he found out he was being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers”

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Multiple independent web sources (Yahoo Sports, TikTok, and other news snippets) report that Tarik Skubal cried upon learning of his trade to the Dodgers.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — River Jason Ryan (born August 17, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers.…
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Claim 6: “Skubal discussed the emotional departure from the Detroit Tigers on the Pardon My Take podcast.”

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Three independent web sources (Yahoo Sports, MARCA, and another sports report) confirm that Skubal discussed the emotional nature of his departure from the Tigers on the 'Pardon My Take' podcast.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article reviews 2025 in Michigan, including the state's office holders, performance of its sports teams and athletes, a chronology of the state's top news and sports stories, and a list of notabl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tarik Skubal cried when he found out he was being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers — and it wasn't tears of joy. Skubal discussed the emotional departure from the Detroit Tigers on the Pardon My Take…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tarik-skubal-reveals-tears…

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web search NEUTRAL — Skubal said his departure from Detroit was an emotional goodbye that involved him saying farewell to some of his "best friends." "It sucks for me, too. This wasn't the way the season was supposed to g…
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25469354-tarik-skubal-di…

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Claim 7: “Skubal made his Dodgers debut this week against the Chicago Cubs, allowing two earned runs on four hits with six strikeouts across six innings of work at Wrigley Field.”

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Two independent web sources (AP and another sports report) confirm his debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, specifically citing six innings pitched and the context of the game.

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web search NEUTRAL — Tarik Skubal has made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, pitching six effective innings in a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2026-08-04/tarik…

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web search NEUTRAL — CHICAGO (AP) — Tarik Skubal made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night, pitching six effective innings against the Chicago Cubs. It was the first start for Skubal since he was acquired in a t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers. Skubal was selected by th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal

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