Adam Schein rips Tarik Skubal's 'garbage' WBC decision

The Post's Adam Schein criticized the Tigers ace for leaving Team USA after just one start in the World Baseball Classic.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:53pm

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Tarik Skubal, the two-time American League Cy Young award winner, left Team USA after just one start in the World Baseball Classic. Adam Schein, the host of a new weekday YouTube show 'Schein Time' for the New York Post, criticized Skubal's decision, calling it 'garbage' and accusing the pitcher of prioritizing money over representing his country.

Why it matters

Skubal's decision to leave Team USA after a single outing has drawn criticism, with Schein arguing that the pitcher's stated reasons were disingenuous and that he was more concerned about protecting his contract year than supporting the national team.

The details

Skubal worked three solid innings in the USA's 9-1 victory over Great Britain on Saturday, but later indicated he may stay with the team, going against his original WBC plans. However, Skubal ultimately decided to return to Tigers spring training camp, citing his scripted spring training schedule and changing emotions.

  • Skubal pitched three innings for Team USA on Saturday, March 9, 2026.
  • Schein's criticism of Skubal's decision came on the premiere episode of his new show 'Schein Time' on March 10, 2026.

The players

Tarik Skubal

A 29-year-old pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who has won the last two American League Cy Young awards.

Adam Schein

The host of a new weekday YouTube show 'Schein Time' for the New York Post.

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What they’re saying

“Listen, I've got such a problem with that. I'll never rip a professional player for not participating in Team USA or the Olympics … But for Skubal, this is pretty crystal clear, this is all about money, and that bothered me … If you want to be there helping Team USA, you can be there … He's in a contract year.”

— Adam Schein, Host, 'Schein Time'

“This is garbage. … If you don't want to be there, don't show up. Don't do this halfway … It's the lying that bothers me. I thought that was amateur hour.”

— Adam Schein, Host, 'Schein Time'

“When you get into these environments, when you get this team, it's hard to walk away from that. I didn't expect these types of emotions to run through my brain or my thoughts to differ. I was pretty committed to making a start and getting back to camp.”

— Tarik Skubal

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