Skubal adjusted his routine last year at the All-Star break. He has already made similar changes this season to stay at his best.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was a huge fan of the Oakland Athletics when he was growing up southwest of Sacramento. He dreamed about pitching in the Oakland Coliseum and surely never suspected he'd one day be pitching in the majors at West Sacramento,

Instead of returning to the Oakland Coliseum, Tarik Skubal will make Monday's start against the A’s at their temporary home ballpark in Sacramento.