Skubal’s Espresso Machine and the Business of Sports | Detroit Tigers News

When Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal was traded, he didn’t leave without his prized espresso machine — the very one he and teammate Casey Mize nicknamed “Casey’s Cafe” and used to fuel the clubhouse. Now, with Skubal headed west to LA, fans are buzzing over the coffee maker’s move, turning it into a symbol of shifting allegiances. Once seen as a loyal Tiger, Skubal’s departure — along with his fancy brewer — hints that even in sports, loyalty often gives way to business. The machine may be small, but its journey reflects the bigger truth: when contracts change, so do loyalties — sometimes with a strong cup of coffee in tow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1299343589d35d7