Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal will start Game 1 of the Tigers doubleheader on Wednesday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

It will be Skubal facing Jared Jones in the opening game. The Game 2 starter for Skubal remains TBD.

Tuesday’s series opener between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather.

Fantasy Impact

The originally scheduled contest will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader beginning at 12:40pm Wednesday.

Tarik Skubal endured a rough outing, allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marks a notable deviation from his stellar season stats, which boasted a 1.80 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP entering the game. Despite the setback, Skubal's underlying metrics, including a 10.8 K/9 and a 2.06 FIP, suggest that he remains a high-upside fantasy option. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate and a low WHIP should continue to anchor his value in fantasy leagues, though managers might be slightly concerned about any potential trend this game could start.

Tarik Skubal delivered a masterful performance, allowing just one hit and striking out six over six scoreless innings in Friday's 13-0 rout of the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This outing further cements Skubal's status as a top-tier fantasy starter. His season ERA now impressively stands at 1.80, complemented by a stellar 0.78 WHIP and a robust 10.8 K/9 rate. His ability to maintain a high strikeout-to-walk ratio (8.25) and a low BABIP (.244) suggests that his success is no fluke but rather the result of skillful pitching. Fantasy managers should continue to view Skubal as a must-start option, as he consistently demonstrates the ability to dominate opponents and rack up fantasy points.

Tarik Skubal delivered a strong performance in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6 1/3 innings. This outing continues a superb season for Skubal, who now boasts a 2.02 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP through eight starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (11.0 K/9) and excellent control (7.50 K/BB ratio) makes him a top-tier fantasy option. Given his consistent dominance and low BABIP (.263), suggesting some luck but mostly skill, fantasy managers should consider him a must-start in all formats. His performance against a strong Astros lineup only solidifies his status as one of the premier pitchers in fantasy baseball this season.