Wife's Request Led Skubal to Take Coffee Maker from Tigers
Tarik Skubal revealed he took an espresso machine he had purchased for the Tigers' clubhouse to Los Angeles because his wife insisted. In his return to Detroit, he allowed one earned run over six innings with seven strikeouts, helping the Dodgers win 2-1. Since the trade, Skubal has posted a 3.00 ERA in five starts.
Skubal’s decision to relocate the espresso machine stemmed from a practical financial argument made by his wife, Jessica, who felt the purchase was too costly to simply write off. The left-hander originally intended to leave the unit behind and buy a fresh one for Los Angeles, but deferred to her judgment on the expense.
On the mound Friday in Detroit, Skubal delivered six innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts, helping the Dodgers end a three-game skid with a 2-1 win. Across five starts since the trade, he owns a 3.00 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 30 innings. Los Angeles’ postseason rotation now features Skubal alongside Yamamoto, Snell, and Glasnow, with Ohtani’s pitching status still uncertain.
This story may resonate with baseball fans as a lighthearted glimpse into clubhouse culture, but it also underscores how player trades ripple beyond statistics. Detroit supporters could feel a sting of loss seeing a former ace succeed elsewhere, while Dodgers fans may view the move as a sign of commitment to October success. The anecdote humanizes Skubal, potentially strengthening fan connection to him in Los Angeles and softening the narrative around his departure in Detroit.