# Braves vs Phillies Battle for Skubal | MLB News

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-07-18T16:59:06+00:00
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The Braves and Phillies are locked in a fierce NL East race—and now they’re circling the same superstar: Tarik Skubal. With the Braves holding a slim two-and-a-half-game lead, both teams are poised to make blockbuster moves before the deadline. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner and Detroit’s top trade asset, could be the missing piece for either squad. If the Tigers’ season sputters, expect a bidding war between the Braves, Phillies, Dodgers, and Rays to land the ace. Picture this: rivals battling for the division, then facing off in the playoffs with Skubal on the mound for the other team. Pure baseball drama. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/22441e230d7877c5

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