# Skubal injury shakes up playoff race, FA market

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Podcast: [MLB Morning Lineup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-morning-lineup-podcast-6925841)
Published: 2026-05-05T07:39:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 704

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