The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a splash in the baseball world by acquiring two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. According to Dodgers Press Releases, the Dodgers traded outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith to secure Skubal. The 29-year-old left-hander has been impressive this season with a 7-5 record and a 2.79 ERA over 16 starts. Skubal recently achieved his 1,000th career strikeout and has shown resilience by returning strong from an elbow surgery earlier this year.
In other roster news, the Dodgers have recalled right-handed pitchers Kyle Hurt and Wyatt Mills, while placing Will Klein on the injured list due to right elbow discomfort. As reported by Dodgers Press Releases, Mills, who has been with the Dodgers in parts of three seasons, returns for his third stint with the team. Hurt, a Southern California native, has also been called up, bringing his experience from previous seasons with the Dodgers.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers have made room for these changes by designating left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin for assignment. Irvin, who was recently added to the roster, had been performing well in Triple-A with a 3.58 ERA but struggled to find his footing in the Majors this season.
In community news, the Dodgers are teaming up with Kershaw’s Challenge to host the 2026 Back to School Bash at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. This event, as detailed by Dodgers Press Releases, aims to provide essential resources to over 1,500 students, including backpacks and school supplies. The event will also feature entertainment and food items courtesy of General Mills, marking the first collaboration between the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw’s philanthropic initiative.
In soccer news, LAFC2 has announced a venue change for their MLS NEXT Pro home match against Colorado Rapids 2. As reported by LAFC2 News, the game scheduled for July 31 will now be held at BMO Stadium due to field conditions at Titan Stadium. The match will be played behind closed doors, but fans can watch live broadcasts on FOX 11 Plus and MLSNEXTPro.com.
Additionally, LAFC Academy U18 coach Andrew May has earned the prestigious Elite Formation Coaching License, as announced by LAFC2 News. This accomplishment highlights the club's commitment to developing top-tier coaching talent and enhancing the quality of soccer training in Los Angeles.