The Detroit Tigers face a pivotal trade deadline with star pitcher Tarik Skubal potentially moving on, as the team weighs competing for a playoff push against the risk of losing him as a soon-to-be free agent. Skubal has reiterated his desire to finish the season in Detroit and chase a World Series, while manager A.J. Hinch insists the focus must stay on winning and blocking out the distraction of trade talk, even as other teams like the Dodgers circle as potential buyers.
