Los Angeles, the two-time defending World Series champions, added the two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner this week in exchange for prospects. Fans are irate.Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday.Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesAug. 5, 2026, 6:01 AM EDTBy Eric SamulskiLate Saturday night, the trade the baseball world was anticipating (or dreading) finally came to fruition as the Detroit Tigers traded two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects. Hysteria and hand-wringing ensued as the two-time defending World Series champions, already with the largest payroll in the sport, added another elite arm to their loaded rotation. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.