Skubal delivered a dominant outing over 61 pitches ... for the Tigers in spring training, instead of Team USA.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s decision to leave Team USA during the World Baseball Classic has sparked debate after a dominant spring outing showcased his readiness for the 2026 MLB season.

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic. The Detroit Tigers ace said Monday he didn't get a lot of sleep the last two nights as he mulled whether to make another start.

The San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers are facing off on Opening Day. Here's the latest on Tarik Skubal's status.

Tarik Skubal's decision to only pitch in one game with Team USA at the World Baseball Classic makes sense from a logical standpoint. The Detroit Tigers southpaw is entering a contract year and is expected to become MLB's highest-paid pitcher in free agency next offseason.

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out seven in 4 2/3 innings for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-1 spring training game win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday rather than make a second start for the United States at the World Baseball Classic.

MLB fans blast Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal for leaving Team USA in the WBC after his dominant spring training start.

Today we’ve got Tarik Skubal sharing why he decided to leave the WBC after a single game (something he had already announced even before the Classic began), and as predicted: he’s looking out for his health in what will be the most valuable season of his career as he prepares to head into free agency next offseason.