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The Los Angeles Dodgers land ace Tarik Skubal, instantly sparking debate: Are they building the most dominant rotation in baseball history?

Back-to-back World Series champions, the Dodgers add the reigning AL Cy Young winner ahead of the trade deadline, sending top prospects River Ryan, Brady Smith, and Zyhir Hope to the Detroit Tigers. Can this blockbuster move fuel LA’s pursuit of a historic three-peat?

Harry Ruiz breaks down how Skubal’s elite stuff, alongside Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow, could Skubal transform the Dodgers’ postseason pitching strategy. Analysis covers trade risks, the depth of LA’s rotation, and why rivals like the Brewers and Rays failed to outbid for Skubal.

Plus, Harry questions if teams should be more aggressive and addresses critics who accuse the Dodgers of “ruining baseball.” Will any lineup crack this potentially legendary rotation? Dodgers fans, sound off on how this deal shapes the franchise’s championship window.

All that and more on today’s episode of Locked On Dodgers!

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