Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal faced live hitters earlier than usual in spring training, plus prospect Max Clark has some obsessed fans.

Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, linked to trade rumors this offseason, goes to the two-time defending champion Dodgers in this mock deal.

Ah, the evolution of the first live bullpen of the spring. Tarik Skubal, as he was winding down after punching out Jahmai Jones, Gleyber Torres and Hao-Yu Lee in 12 pitches Friday, was reminiscing about the various degrees of intensity he brought to his first live session over the years.

Reigning two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal has won his landmark arbitration case against the Detroit Tigers, reports ESPN. Skubal will be paid the $32 million he sought rather than the $19 million the Tigers filed in January.

The showdown between Tarik Skubal and the Tigers in an arbitration hearing centered on the interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement.

The business for ’26 is done,” Skubal said Thursday. “As a competitor, you can never let any of that impact you."

Tarik Skubal fantasy outlook and analysis for 2026, breaking down his elite ratios, strikeout upside, ADP value, and SP1 case.

Skubal, the winner of back-to-back American League Cy Young Awards, smashes David Price’s $19.75 million record for the highest pitcher arbitration salary. He also surpasses Juan Soto’s $31 million mark for the highest salary for any arbitration-eligible player.

Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.

With spring 2026 officially here and Opening Day right around the corner, it’s hard to ignore one of the biggest shake-ups MLB has ever rolled out: the long-awaited ability to challenge ball and strike calls.