Michigan State basketball welcomed in Illinois for a big-time clash on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans also welcomed in a very special guest, bringing in Detroit Tigers star pitcher and Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal in to be an honorary Spartan for the day.

American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal recently agreed to a one-year contract with ... The Associated Press on Sunday at halftime of Michigan State's win over Illinois. "But I love playing in Detroit and I'm excited to get down to spring ...

Tarik Skubal was at the Michigan State basketball game Sunday, but his future contract status is one of the Tigers' biggest questions of the future.

Tarik Skubal is arguably one of the best starters in the MLB. With an 18-4, 2.39 ERA record, he powered himself to a Cy Young award in 2024 and led the Detroit Tigers to an unexpected playoff appearance.

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal gave a disappointing answer to the question of potential contract extension talks with the Detroit Tigers.

Michigan State got a nice surprise on Sunday, as reigning American League Cy Young Award winner and starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Tarik Skubal, spent

Michigan State is gearing up for a highly anticipated ranked matchup with Illinois inside of the Breslin Center on Sunday afternoon. One famous Detroit sports fan favorite will be in attendance for the high level game. Detroit Tigers pitcher and Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal is in attendance for the Spartans clash with the Fighting Illini.

American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal recently agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers and is keeping negotiations about a long-term deal to himself.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) is greeted by catcher Jake Rogers, left, as he walks off the mound during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) AP

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Tarik Skubal said, in no uncertain terms, that he thinks a union this offseason between the Tigers and Alex Bregman would be a great idea.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal accepted the 2024 American League Cy Young Award on Saturday from the Baseball Writers Association of America.