By DAVE HOGG Associated PressDETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff as far as manager A.J. With the Tigers at 50-57 and the Aug. 3 trade deadline quickly approaching, it seemed possible that the Tigers would rest Skubal to avoid a possible injury heading into the trade deadline. Skubal has made it clear he wants to finish the season with the Tigers and lead them to a third straight postseason berth. Skubal is obviously tired of talking about the trade possibilities, and is staying focused on facing the Orioles. Skubal is still around, but the Tigers did say goodbye to the player who was his exclusive catcher early in his career.