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How the Cubs unintentionally helped the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade deadline move

First publishedAug 2, 17:03 UTC

Last updatedAug 3, 16:59 UTC · 4h ago

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Late Saturday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers did the expected, and the unthinkable, and traded for superstar starter and the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal.The Dodgers sent a trio of young players to the Detroit Tigers, outfielder Zyhir Hope, pitcher River Ryan, and another minor league pitcher, Brady Smith. Hope ranked 26th overall in The Athletic’s latest prospect update, and Ryan ranked 41st. Smith was described by Fangraphs as having "nasty stuff," and as of last week, was striking out over 14 hitters per nine innings in the minor leagues.To say the trade sent shockwaves through baseball fan social media would be a massive understatement. Outrage reigned supreme, with many bewildered "that’s all the Tigers got?" Along with the usual, "cancel the season," "cancel next season," "we want a lockout," and many other irrational seething diatribes.DODGERS REPORTEDLY ACQUIRE ACE TARIK SKUBAL FROM TIGERS IN TRADE THAT STIRS UP MLB WORLDBut while the trade, like all deadline deals, is sure to have its critics and defenders, one thing about it is certain: Major League Baseball has a problem.

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What's the story?: Late Saturday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers did the expected, and the unthinkable, and traded for superstar starter and the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal.The Dodgers sent a trio of young players to the Detroit Tigers, outfielder Zyhir Hope, pitcher River Ryan, and another minor league pitcher, Brady Smith. Hope ranked 26th overall in The Athletic’s latest prospect update, and Ryan ranked 41st.
How widely is it covered?: 7 outlets, average source rating 5.7/10.
When was it last updated?: 4h ago.

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