Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated's Ryan Phillips to unpack the uncomfortable Tarik Skubal conversation: what his injury means for his next contract, whether the Tigers should regret not trading him, and if there is still a path to keeping him in Detroit.

Plus, the guys break down the crowded mess of under-.500 playoff hopefuls, which surprising teams could still buy at the deadline, and whether the Phillies’ post-Rob Thomson reset is actually real.

00:00 - Intro

02:32 - Tarik Skubal fallout...

08:12 - Has Skubal thrown his last pitch in Detroit?

11:37 - Carlos Correa undergoes season-ending ankle surgery

15:33 - Under .500 playoff contenders!

19:39 - Do we believe in the Phillies turnaround?

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