Tyler, now 31, was Tarik's most frequent and most combative opponent. They would wrestle or play one-on-one basketball games, what Tyler calls "Skubal Games" played by "Skubal Rules," which meant the defense calls fouls and "nobody ever thinks they foul, so most Skubal Games started out competitive and ended up as boxing matches."

Detroit Tigers lefty ace Tarik Skubal has been named to his second All-Star team amidst another dominant season.

Four Detroit Tigers players, including pitcher Tarik Skubal, were selected for the 2025 All-Star Game, marking the team's largest representation since 2015. Skubal is also a standout as a potential starting pitcher for the event.