Tigers’ Tarik Skubal Reveals He Got Admonishing Text from His Mom — Fans Can’t Stop Laughing
Detroit, MI – July 24, 2025
Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal may be one of the most feared arms in baseball, but even he isn’t safe from a good old-fashioned mom text.
In a postgame interview following his dominant outing against the White Sox, Skubal shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes moment that instantly won over fans. When asked about his emotional celebration after a key strikeout, the lefty laughed and said, “Yeah… my mom already texted me about that. She said, ‘Tone it down. You’re on TV, not in a wrestling ring.’”
The admission had reporters and teammates howling, and Tigers fans quickly turned it into social media gold.
Within minutes, memes were flying across X (formerly Twitter):
📱 “Tarik Skubal’s mom: The real MVP.”
🎯 “Even elite pitchers gotta answer to mom.”
😂 “From Cy Young to ‘Yes, Mom, I’ll calm down.’”
Skubal, who’s known for his intensity on the mound and his laid-back sense of humor off it, said he couldn’t help but laugh when he saw the message. “She’s been keeping me in check since Little League,” he joked. “I guess some things never change.”
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch chimed in with a smile, saying, “If Tarik ever gets too fired up, we might have to get his mom on speed dial.”
While Skubal continues to light up box scores with his electric stuff, this moment served as a reminder: no matter how big the stage, Mom is always watching — and she’s not afraid to keep her star son humble.
It’s another reason fans have fallen in love with Skubal — he’s not just a rising ace, but a relatable one, too.
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