The Detroit Tigers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Saturday by a score of 7-5, a game that included another masterful performance from ace pitcher Tarik Skubal.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is doing something that Major League Baseball hasn't seen since Clayton Kershaw in 2016.

"I feel like we've kind of got a brand new team all of a sudden," Tarik Skubal said on "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcast of Tigers vs Phillies.

President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris was not particularly aggressive for a first-place team at the trade deadline. Is that a signal of his belief in his prospects or a lack of faith in this current roster to get the job done?

The Detroit Tigers are having one of the best seasons in franchise history, anddespite not making an addition for a huge bat they certainly could have used atthe MLB trade deadline, they were very active by making several pitching depthadditions.

Tigers Major MLB Trade Deadline Acquisition Has Incredible Debut With Team But they got red-hot and went on an unlikely run, making the playoffs and coming one win short of reaching the American League Championship Series.

After a tepid trade deadline, recent comments by Detroit Tigers boss Scott Harris make it sound like the team knows Tarik Skubal is as good as gone after 2026.