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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Aug 2, 8:12 AM
Tarik Skubal acquired by LA Dodgers at the MLB trade deadline
World Series champions for the past two years add Skubal to star-studded roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani.
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Tarik Skubal acquired by LA Dodgers at the MLB trade deadline
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What happened World Series champions for the past two years add Skubal to star-studded roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani.
The headline split The left frames it as "How Mets can benefit from Dodgers trading for Tarik Skubal". The right frames it as "Tarik Skubal details ‘roller coaster’ of emotions in first comments since Dodgers’ blockb...".
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Left / center-leftHow Mets can benefit from Dodgers trading for Tarik Skubal
Star Ledger · Center-left · News report
CenterTarik Skubal acquired by LA Dodgers at the MLB trade deadline
Al Jazeera English · Center · News report
Right / center-rightTarik Skubal details ‘roller coaster’ of emotions in first comments since Dodgers’ blockbuster trade
New York Post · Center-right · News report
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Star LedgerNews report · Aug 2, 11:00 AM
How Mets can benefit from Dodgers trading for Tarik Skubal
The Mets now have two of the top starting pitchers remaining on the trade deadline block after the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal.
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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserOpinion · Aug 2, 10:05 AM
Column: MLB trade deadline conjures memories of deal that was done, undone
With the MLB trade deadline Monday, now’s a good time to talk about the strangest in-season baseball deal ever, a deal that became no-deal. It was 50 years ago, June 16, 1976. And I saw it...
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New York PostNews report · Aug 2, 6:49 AM
Tarik Skubal details ‘roller coaster’ of emotions in first comments since Dodgers’ blockbuster trade
For at least a little while Saturday night, Tarik Skubal said he was unaware of the news.
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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 2, 4:19 AM
Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Detroit Tigers in blockbuster trade
The Dodgers are acquiring the biggest name of the trade deadline season, adding Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deal.
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