How the Cubs unintentionally helped the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade deadline move
2 on the list of most-frustrated fan bases.The Cubs were among the many teams that appeared to have a legitimate chance of acquiring Skubal, especially during the early stages of the trade rumors involving the 29-year-old. Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer answers questions during a news conference at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. Hope, the top-rated prospect in the deal, was drafted 11th overall by the Cubs in the 2023 MLB June Amateur Draft before Chicago traded him in 2024 to the Dodgers as part of a deal that moved first baseman Michael Busch to the Windy City.
- ▪2 on the list of most-frustrated fan bases.The Cubs were among the many teams that appeared to have a legitimate chance of acquiring Skubal, especially during the early stages of the trade rumors involving the 29-year-old.
- ▪Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer answers questions during a news conference at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct.
- ▪Hope, the top-rated prospect in the deal, was drafted 11th overall by the Cubs in the 2023 MLB June Amateur Draft before Chicago traded him in 2024 to the Dodgers as part of a deal that moved first baseman Michael Busch to the Windy City.
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OutKick Sports How the Cubs unintentionally helped the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade deadline move Zyhir Hope, drafted by the Cubs in 2023, was part of the package Detroit received for the Cy Young winner By Mark Harris OutKick Published August 2, 2026 1:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bret Boone is envious of today's baseball analytics | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Bret Boone says he's jealous of current MLB players access to film and analytics. The Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers has sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
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