The Dodgers have officially clinched their 13th NL West victory in 14 years, and if that wasn’t painful enough for anyone outside of L.A., former Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is now helping them do it. If you want to dive headfirst into some serious hurt feelings, there’s a Tom Verducci spotlight article out there detailing exactly how Skubal is gearing up to dominate the postseason for the Dodgers. Even worse, the piece digs into the “tweaks” they’ve made to his approach on the mound. It’s a gut punch, for real.
Verlander’s Swan Song and the Injured List Shuffle
Speaking of former aces, it looks like we might get one final glimpse of Justin Verlander in a Tigers uniform. Verlander did a bullpen session this week, making it more and more likely we’ll see him pitch during “Verlander weekend” next week. Imagine the roar for his last stand! On the current roster front, the Tigers placed RHP Kyle Finnegan on the 15-day injured list with left groin inflammation, retroactive to September 16. To fill that gap, RHP Ty Madden got the call-up from Triple-A Toledo. It’s late in the season, and teams are really feeling the grind, trying to keep the pitching staff together.
The League is Buzzing as The Season Winds Down
Across the league, it’s crunch time. The Oakland A’s got some incredible news: prospect Ryan Lasko, who suffered a paralyzing injury in an outfield collision, has been released from his rehab facility. That’s a story of pure grit right there. Meanwhile, Mets fans at Citi Field are reportedly turning against their own team, missing Pete Alonso something fierce. You know things are bad when the home crowd is ready to revolt.
There’s chatter about whether any pitcher will hit an insane 120 mph pitch, but it’s probably not happening this year. We’re also trying to make sense of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s baffling season statistics, which have everyone scratching their heads. On the bright side, the Rays had a tremendous season, defined by six key numbers, and George Springer’s Clemente Award nomination has a powerful personal connection. As for the Washington Nationals, they’re in contract extension talks with Cade Cavalli. With the regular season almost over, the heat is on, and a bunch of MLB managerial jobs are apparently “at risk.” Some teams are already paying for their past mistakes, like the Mets’ seven terrible offseason moves that are now hurting their future. It’s wild out there, and with Verlander’s potential final start next week, this season is wrapping up with a bang.
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Originally reported by Bless You Boys.
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