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Tarik Skubal took espresso machine from Tigers locker room after trade

Tarik Skubal's first game against his former team is generating buzz after he took a personal item from the Tigers' locker room.

By · Published August 30, 2026 at 10:27 UTC · Updated August 30, 2026 at 18:24 UTC

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What happened

Tarik Skubal is set to face his former team, the Detroit Tigers, for the first time since his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game is part of a series tied 1-1.

The Tigers will also face other notable pitchers, including Cy Young winners Blake Snell and Shohei Ohtani. The game is scheduled for Friday, with Skubal starting for the Dodgers.

The Tigers and Dodgers are both preparing for a competitive matchup, with odds, picks, and predictions circulating ahead of the game.

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Questions people are asking

Who is Tarik Skubal playing against on Friday?

Tarik Skubal will be playing against the Detroit Tigers, his former team.

What item did Tarik Skubal take from the Tigers' locker room?

Tarik Skubal took an espresso machine from the Tigers' locker room after his trade to the Dodgers.

Who are the notable pitchers the Tigers will face?

The Tigers will face Cy Young winners Blake Snell and Shohei Ohtani, in addition to Tarik Skubal.

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Tarik Skubal Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Trade

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